'Google Doc' as a powerful language learning tool

With the rise of modern technologies, educational requirements have been changed as well. In other words, technologies fundamentally changed the way students used to write, and online peer collaboration has become a desired component in many language learning classrooms. Moreover, among the various media used in promoting online peer collaboration, 'google doc' started to receive increasing attention, and writing with the help of 'google doc' has become a common activity in many universities. Thus, I think that  'google doc' is a powerful tool for engaging students (advanced level) in virtual teamwork and authentic language learning. Moreover, it is an opportunity to work with a team beyond school boundaries and burn less energy on a task than if one is working alone on that same task. Namely, is a share of the workload, appreciation of different opinions, and constant communication. Furthermore, it is a way to provide students with a collaborative writing space.  In other words, collaborative writing opens the door to brainstorming, group problem solving, critical evaluation and group consensus.

Moreover, since 'google doc' is considered an important tool for facilitating learning collaboration, it is essential to ensure that effective collaboration is taking place. In my opinion, first of all, it is essential to explain to students the purpose of the assignment. Namely, by telling the students that 'google doc' will give them a valuable and unique learning experience,  the teacher gives the students  the opportunity to understand  not only the answer to the question 'what', but also the answer to the question  'how', in this case daily practice of language learning by using 'google doc'.

 Thus, I think that by explaining to the students why they do, what they do, will help them to have a positive attitude toward the project. In other words, their opinion of the use of the 'google docs' will affect positively on the project and the working process as well.