Most schools still teach how to use Microsoft Office Applications yet the world is moving away from these apps

• Cloud Computing and Open Source are growing steadily according to the Horizon Report

   

  • Open Office

    is free and cross platform and a more than viable alternative

     

  • Google Docs, offers word processing, spreadsheet and presentation modules. One of the neat features of Google Spreadsheets is the ability to create and collate surveys that you can embed in a blog or other online space. For more ideas and tips check out the Google Docs for educators page

     

    • Here's a Google Sheet Survey to take

       

  • Zoho, has an online suite of applications including Writer, Sheet, (spreadsheet), Creator, (database) and Zoho Show, (slideshow presentation) options. To assist you to get started with Zoho Docs here are some introductory notes for setting up and working with Zoho Writer

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    • Here's a Zoho Show and a Zoho Spreadsheet

• Unfortunately for many teachers, simply teaching Word, PowerPoint and email won't cut it any longer.