This was the very first time that I have ever heard or used Zoho. Although similar to Google Docs, I really found that they offer more of a variety of document collaboration and applications. It's just as simple and fun to use like Google Docs, but it did seem a little more confusing to be able to share documents. Once I did figure out how to share a document, the document had not sent the way I wanted. So, that was different than what I have personally experienced with using Google Docs. Other than that, I was able to navigate around Zoho fairly simple and I hope to use Zoho in the future either in the classroom or for a personal collaborative piece.
1. Discuss in your blog how your students might work collaboratively using Google Docs.
I have personally used Google Docs before in the past so it was very familiar to me to be able to use it again this time around. With that said, I feel comfortable with the program so it seems more simplistic and realistic for students to make great use out of it. Students would be able to each create a document and then personally share it with one another so they could get peer reviews, comments, corrections, etc. I feel that is extremely useful to get constructive criticism from your peers, as it also involves the use of technology within the classroom as well. Although it would be just as beneficial for them to edit their papers in class, it's more fun for students to be able to use the computer and collaborate with the peers at the same time.
2. Compare the two web-based productivity sites (Google Docs and Zoho). Which do you prefer? Why?
Coinciding with what I said prior, I am more comfortable and familiar with Google Docs. But, that doesn't mean that didn't also find Zoho useful. I really liked Zoho in the fact that there seemed to be a few more options in what type of document you would want to make. They allow people to collaborate in making pictures, chatting, music and videos. So, I liked that about Zoho and I am sure students would love to be able to work with their friends to make a masterpiece together. But, if I had to personally choose, I would still probable venture back towards Google Docs since it's my comfort zone, but I also will keep in mind Zoho if I ever need to use further applications within a document collaboration.
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