Tuesday, May 11, 2010

#86 Google Cont. Calendar and Documents

1.Create a calendar in Google Calendar and try adding some events or tasks to it.
I created a calendar for my work email and entered my ihcpl training time. I also gave myself a reminder to not forget to watch Lost on Tuesday night at 8pm.
How do you think you would use Google Calendar in the workplace or at home? I don't see how this could replace my calendar I keep in my purse because I don't have Internet access on my phone or a mobile device and I do not have text on my cell phone. At home I could use it if I want to access the Internet at home, which is really not very practical for me. Unless I bought a laptop, my PC is not very fast or accessible.
Do you think you would find it helpful to share calendars with coworkers, friends, or family? Yes, sharing a calendar might be helpful. At work we already share calendar. This takes a certain amount of discipline to fill in all upcoming events which right now may not be important enough to go to the trouble of logging on and filling out.

2.Try creating a file Google Docs and uploading one from your computer. I uploaded two files, one made it the other didn't. I never received a "save" message but the last one is still there. Not sure what I did wrong. I uploaded one of my Continuation spreadsheets which are quite large.
Can you see yourself using Google Docs in addition to or instead of a desktop office application? Why or why not? This might be helpful for seeing files to view at home or sending to others who may not have excel. I don't have excel at home but it looks like I could still be able to view this file at home through my Google account.

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