Thing 13

I have always been an avid Google user. I use their e-mail, calendars, and search engine, but after working with several of their other programs, I realized that I haven't been touching the tip of what they offer. Google Drive is one of those programs that I honestly never even knew existed. I see the button everyday when I check my mail, but always thought it couldn't possibly pertain to me.  However, it is an awesome utility that I can definitely see using in a classroom. With older students, you can help them to create their own Google e-mail accounts and access Google Drive to create documents. They can create drawings with specific instructions from the teacher, or type up papers in the document sections to share with the teachers account for grading, or even create class presentations through the program and log into the program in front of the class to present it. 

I created a drawing in Google Drive as a "Welcome" sign for the day that can be put up on the board. 

Google Drive Drawing

As well as exploring Google Drive, I also looked through Zoho. I prefer Google Drive because Google to me is just so user-friendly. I am sure that if I explored Zoho for a long period of time and learned every little thing that I can do with it, it would be a beneficial program. But Google is just so easily laid out and presented so that it is easy to find what you need.