Online+Office+Suites

What is an online office suites?
//An **online office suite** or **online productivity suite** is a type of [|office suite] offered by websites in the form of [|software as a service]. They can be accessed online from any [|Internet]-enabled device running any [|operating system][|[1]]. This allows people to work together worldwide and at any time, thereby leading to international [|web-based collaboration] and [|virtual teamwork]. Usually, the basic versions are offered for free and for more advanced versions one is required to pay a nominal subscription fee. (Wikipedia)//

[|Google for Educators]
Google is a free tool for teachers to utilize as a productivity tool for students, as well the collaborative learning that is required for a 21 century learner. [|Sign up] for a free account and utilize the following........

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[|Free Tools for the Classroom]
 * 1) Google Docs
 * Spreadsheets
 * Forms
 * Presentations
 * 1) Gmail
 * 2) Gcal (calendar)
 * 3) Page Creator (Web site)
 * 4) Groups
 * 5) iGoogle (RSS)
 * 6) Google Reader (RSS)
 * 7) Blogger

[|FAQ about student accounts]

[|Zoho]

This is a tool that works very similarly to Google. It contains many of the same features, but this application is geared more for business applications. However, it has a great layout and is very easy to use. When you sign up, they give you 2 free wikis.