I am currently in the process of using Google Sites to create a unit on classroom dynamics.  I have chose Google Sites because I think it will be the most universally accessible application, one which will be compatible with other Google applications, and one which promises to be around for the foreseeable future.

Because I currently teach in a bricks-and-mortar environment (Carthage College) I am more inclined to go asynchronously most of the time.  Since we meet regularly face-to-face it would seem unnecessary to create any synchronous activities.  The exceptions may be if I am ill or if there is a snow day.

I will continue to learn more an more about all the Google applications rather than any other.  I believe that Google will have the most generally available tools that will be around for the foreseeable future.

I am currently frustrated with Google Docs because I cannot insert an existing pdf document into it.
Can anyone out there tell me how to do this?   I inserted my own evaluation numbers into the pdf checklist for evaluating online courses.  I would now like to be able to insert that pdf file into a Google doc as part of my assignment.

As we move from 501 to 502 I am pleased to know that - having explored some of the tools available - we will now be focusing more on the pedagogy which - after all - should determine which tools are best.

I am already looking forward to creating a unit that I will be able to use in the fall.