Hot Team: Collaborative Writing Tools
Collaborative writing tools are Web-based word processors that allow multiple authors to to edit the same document, in some cases simultaneously.
Google Doc used by the hot team to write the white paper
In 2007, a hot team investigated three Web-based collaborative writing tools, Zoho Writer, Google Docs, and NoteMesh. These tools facilitate multiple authors and can notify authors when changes are made to a document. They also allow authors to annotate documents with comments. Most are easy to use. Their most intriguing application for teaching and learning is their ability to facilitate collaborative writing and group project work, such as creating a shared set of class notes or critiquing others' written work.
