Google

I really like google docs. I think it's a good way to do collaberative writing. It shares what you're writing as you write it, which I believe is a neat way to discuss things with your students. I really like the idea of having children write a story using it because it gives them the chance to work together and be creative. Though, seeing as I plan on teaching the younger grades, I don't think they'll be doing a lot of this on the computer. I think google docs is a great thing to use, probably starting in third grade. But if you want an example of collaberative writing, here are two of mine:

My name is Claudia, and at the moment, I am the reining world champion in figure skating, working for the gold medal at the Olympics in Vancouver. The weather is cold and I think my toe is freezing off. But, it is not the time to think about silly things like that, it's time to WIN! I've worked super hard these past few years and onw I feel that I'm prepared to kick some butt. This is my time, no turning back now, I'm going for the gold. That Veronica chick can kiss my gold medal butt, cause I'm going to win. Our practice sessions have been going really well lately. I actually stuck my triple Lutx 5 times in a row. This means I have pretty much amazing. Which I am. I have mad skills not only on the ice, but off the ice.

My day at the Olympics (don't I feel unique)
Just like everyone else writing today ... I miraculously just won a gold medal at the Olympics, though I have no idea how ... mysterious. We are all winners! Now I don't feel very special. I magically became a famous Olympic star with absolutely no effort from me! I wish I could always make a good dinner with no effort from me. If only, if only! Dinner is way better than winning a gold medal anyway. I mean, who eats medals?! Nobody, unless you have super strong teeth ... So if you want to eat medals ... Drink lots of milk ... It does a body good. and even then, it would probably hurt real bad. If it doesn't make your teeth fall out, that is. But who needs teeth really? Did they invent baby food for nothing? I've eaten lots of baby food over my lifetime, and it wouldn't be so bad! ...... sick!

All in all, I think using google docs is a great way to incorporate technology in the classroom and have a fun time while you do it.