Tool #4

I was introduced to Google Apps back in the Spring. I thought using Google docs with my kids would be a great way for us to interact when they were writing their Reader's Response. Starting out was a little tricky, because they were so excited to be on the computer, but we had trouble getting everyone logged on. I assigned a day for each child to write me about the book they were reading(5 each day) and I would respond right on their document. It was a wonderful new way to share information and I didn't have to lug a stack of notebooks home. Because it was on the computer, I could check on a daily basis to see who keeping up with the assignment and in turn they would check to see if I had responded, which kept me accountable! I will be using this app this next year again!!