Google for Students

The Google Applications offer several options for collaborative learning for students. GoogleDocs (and similar products) provide students the opportunity to work collaboratively on a paper or project without just "dividing and conquering". The file sharing will help you to write the document with one voice rather than a piecemeal operation. This is also a great way to provide feedback and peer editing for each other.

Here is a fun YouTube Video on the power of GoogleDocs:

Adobe Tools

Adobe Comments are a great way to share comments, feedback, tips, etc. on a document.

To use Adobe Comments:

• Convert the Word doc to a PDF
• Open the PDF and go to Tool
• Advanced Commenting
• Attach
• Attach Sound Tool Your mouse pointer will change to a sound icon.
• Click where you want to insert a comment.
• Click on the red dot to record. (Make sure your microphone is set up and ready to record.)
• Click on the black square to stop.
• Click "okay" and "close"
  
• Save the file and send it to anyone!

Adobe Connect is a great way to have online meetings with a shared desktop and webcam. You can share documents and chat with peers, colleagues, etc. Set up a free trial account by going to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnectpro/