Instructional Challenge

In many of the active learning activities, there is a need for students to work collaboratively on a document and carry on some conversation online. Students can work on a Google Docs document and use the Chat feature to have a text-based conversation, allowing them to work together collaboratively but at a distance.

Chat Feature - Browser

1. On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation via the link provided by the instructor or create a new document.
2. If necessary, grant the other students in the group access to the document by selecting Share and adding their UW-Madison Google Apps account names.
3. The Chat feature will not be available if you are the only one in the file.
4. Enter your message in the Chat box.
5. When you are finished, select Close at the top right of the chat window.
6. Note: All chats in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides include anyone viewing the file. The chats are not saved.

Chat Feature - Mobile Devices

• The Chat feature for documents is not available on mobile devices. Students will need a computer to collaborate via the Chat features.

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Direction for Sharing a Google Doc