Module 4: Docs > Chapter 3: Documents
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Docs in the classroom
Work with documents
Manage documents with multiple editors
Basic formatting
Advanced formatting
Create and share document templates
Improve the writing process with Docs
Create a central archive with Docs
Run a paperless classroom with Docs
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The real-time collaboration of documents in Google Docs makes it ideal for group assignments, revision cycles, and shared notes. Built-in tools like autosave and revision history, comments, and an equation editor are useful for students and teachers alike.

Some examples of how teachers can use online documents:
  • Collaborate and share curriculum plans
  • Consolidate notes for department or faculty meetings
  • Create a simple webpage with docs publishing
  • Share and collect assignments without printing
  • Provide instant feedback to students
Some examples of how students can use online documents:
  • Improve writing skills through peer editing and feedback
  • Access documents in class or at home
  • Work on reports, research, or papers together with peers in different classes, schools, countries
  • Keep a continuous, running log for assignments such as journal entries, writing samples, etc.