What is Google Docs?

To be truthful I was not familiar with Google Docs. I wanted to get familiar with the application before I commented on it. So, basically what is Google Docs. Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations can be created within the application itself, imported through the web interface, or sent via email. They can also be saved to the user's computer in a variety of formats. By default, they are saved to Google's servers. Open documents are automatically saved to prevent data loss. Documents can be tagged and archived for organizational purposes.
Collaboration between users is also a feature of Google Docs. Documents can be shared, opened, and edited by multiple users at the same time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs

My experience using google docs was interesting. Just think about having a Internet storage of all your documents. With you being able to present your assignment or presentation from any computer. The best thing I enjoyed while using google docs is the collaboration between individuals working on one document and the option of seeing the revisions made in the document. With so many grade programs costing so much money, Google offers a free online servive. Teachers are able to store their grades on a spreadsheet and actually communicate with parents online. Google Docs has many advantages but off course their are some disadvantages such as if you don't have an Internet connection you will not be able to open Google Docs, it is not supported by Mac, and you have to create a Google account meaning a hotmail email account.

Overall, I thought Google Docs to be user friendly and mimiced the feel and aspects of Microsoft Office. The only drawback off course is that you always have to have assess to the Internet.