Google Docs & Spreadsheets

If you've ever struggled to keep track of different versions of spreadsheet or word processor files sent over email, Google Docs & Spreadsheets may be right for you. Google Docs & Spreadsheets is a free web-based word processing and spreadsheet program that keeps documents current and lets the people you choose update files from their own computers. This Both applications work great for schools and students because it allows the student to work on assignments both at home, at the computer lab, or the library. It also allows for online collaboration and easy document transfer. Imagine each member of a group can work on the same document all from there own accounts. True this application does not have the capability of high end office application, but it is very solid and has more than enough features for most school applications.