I have to admit, that as I write this, I am quite impressed. I had no idea that such online applications even existed. I'm testing out Google Docs as I write this, and will cut/paste it into Blogger. At first I was quite suspicious about the application, but after trying it out, printing from it, and even saving/downloading my text document as a word document worked qutie well. One thing that I did notice that this application doesn't do it spell check while you are typing. There is a button that needs to be used once you would like the spell check. As I surf through the menus, it looks like this application offers much of the same options, with some limitations. I believe that this app. could offer a great deal to co-workers, and students. I think that it could definately make a good replacement for students that don't have the office suite on their personal computers, but do have web access. I would definately recommend it!
As far as the Image editing software, I think that this is a great idea, infact I've already used other similar web apps that will do the same thing, but they were on a trial offer. I didn't know that there were actually free services that would allow you to do this. One of the really cool function that I saw is the ability to simultaneously connect your Picnik/Phixr account to others like Facebook/Myspace, etc. I can really see how this type of function would be very adventageous for students who keep a lot of photos stored with such sites. I would also definately recommend these type of web apps to my friends/students/and colleagues. Usually these type of software programs can cost a ton of money, which most students simply cannot afford. For that matter, neither can I! This is a great alternative, with very functionality that tries to come close to actual software that exists on the market. I'm sold!
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What is really cool about google docs is when you have someone else on line and they can edit and proof read what you have written in real time. Really quite amazing!!
Steve
I am glad to see someone else tested out Google Docs and liked it. I agree too, that it is a great tool for students to use at home, upload their documents and access them at school. I don't think the spell check feature would bother students, as I don't think they are truly concerned with misspelled words. :) Ha!
I checked out Picnik and liked the fact that students especially could incorporate and collaborate with other on-line social communties, while getting practice in photo editing. The more relational applications are for students, the more apt they are to be successful at using them. They see a purpose or a common connection. Nice analysis of products.
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