Google Spreadsheet has all the bells and whistles of the popular spreadsheet programs, but is accessible by multiple users at the same time. It also allows all users to access the most recent version so there is no confusion as to if the user has the most recent copy. In addition, users can create a document to present pertinent data in a variety of forms--whether this be though a bar graph, pie chart, map, picture, or other, Google Spreadsheet offers users many options in which to present their information to groups of people.

Improves productivity and enhances learning by:

1. The group can work together without having to be in the same place
2. Can use as a to-do list for multiple people; each person signs in and determines what still needs to be done
3. Could use for agendas in meetings, in which each member of the meeting puts a topic they want addressed into the agenda, which makes the meeting go faster since everyone can do it at the same time instead of going around one by one
4. Group members can chat and communicate ideas together while working. Also, if members are not working together, comments can be left on the spreadsheet for members to look at later
5. Data, pictures, graphs, and a variety of information can be presented in this user-friendly program. With having all of these handy tools available in one location, information can be presented in an aesthetic fashion (whether this be in a classroom, during a meeting, etc.)

My learning curve on this project was very much like a hockey stick. It took a little bit to get used to Google Documents but after we got our documents created and shared it was fairly easy. I have a lot of experience with Excel and it seems very similar to that program.

As for my contribution, I set up the Google doc, started with the basic information about out team, and then shared the document with them. After the spreadsheet created and shared I built the first table and graph. I then sent out a quick email (very easily by telling Google to send it to everyone on the shared list) to let everyone know to populate their information so our table and graph would populate.

Easy as pie!!!