This fall is the first time I have used Google Docs, mostly because I was not completely aware of what was available. In fact, the concept of Cloud computing is still something that I am trying to internalize. I certainly can see the benefits; I am not so sure how many times I have started to set up my classroom for lecture only to realize the flash drive with my presentation was at home beside my laptop. What I did not consider was the need for offline support, which would allow retention of work if Internet connection is lost. In April, Google removed the offline support, Google Gears, with the promise that it would reappear but new and improved; however, this new-and-improved support will not be available until sometime early in 2011.
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