Internet Tools/Resources

Internet Tools/Resources

The 3 Internet Tools/Resources that I will be discussing are all Google related. These resources are easily accessible for anyone who has a Google Mail (Gmail) account. Google makes it very easy and user friendly to access these tools online. Some of the tools offered include: Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites, and Drive. The best part about these Internet Tools/Resources is that they are free of charge. There is also app versions of these resources that can be downloaded on a personal tablet device so that people can utilize them on the go. Google Docs, Google Sites, and Google Slides are some of the more common resources that Google offers. 

Google Docs

Google Docs is very similar to Microsoft Word, but it is all online. Where Google Docs differs from Microsoft Word is that since the browser is online, it makes it easier to share documents with other people. People are able to share documents with others and work on it together at the same time. Google Docs also saves all changes automatically so the user does not need to constantly worry about saving their work. This tool makes it very useful for students as they are able to work on group assignments together without needing to meet in person. 

Google Slides

Google Slides works similar to Microsoft Powerpoint but as mentioned earlier about Google Docs, this tool is also all online. This tool is also very useful for students because it makes it easier to do group presentations. This tools also works in educators’ favor as they can make lecture presentations and share it with their students. Google Slides also saves all changes automatically. Users are able to upload pictures, hyperlinks, video clips, and more to create detailed presentations. 

Google Sites

Google Sites is a way people can make web pages quickly and easily. This tool is very useful for teachers as they are able to make a website on learning material for the students to view.