Thing #18

As I said in Thing #7, one of the reasons I like Google Docs was because several teachers could be involved working on one document. This would be useful for teachers trying to work out a rubric together, translating letters, etc.
I thought OpenOffice.org was a great alternative to the Microsoft Office program which cost consumers money. For those unable or unwilling to purchase the MS Office program, they are receiving a package that is very similar in nature. OpenOffice.org could be used in all of the variety of ways teachers use Microsoft Office now. Powerpoints, word documents, and spreadsheets could all be created and then saved in several different formats (Microsoft Word '98, 2000, etc.). A great, free, alternative to Microsoft Office.