Aha!

Of course the other big plus with Google Docs is that as it's web-based it can be accessed from any computer. That will be a great selling point when I'm trying to sell it to my manager - AES staff work on different networks which don't communicate, and we generally have to resort to emails. We are also geographically separate, so Google Docs and Google spreadsheets could be a major help.

I'm focusing my report on making communication between the administrators more efficient, but find I keep thinking of all the other ways that technology could be used to improve working practices at AES. Lets hope my enthusiasm continues once the module is over!

Confidentiality

I'm having trouble finding a way to get round the confidentiality issue. Much of my role involves dealing with client information, which has to remain within the security of the council and PCT firewalls. I am going to be creating the first AES Newsletter shortly though, and have been considering the use of internet technology. There won't be any confidential information in the newsletter, which gives me more scope. Staff across the county will be asked to contribute articles and updates, so Google Docs might prove a very useful collaborative tool.

Plodding on

Hi all
Seems like ages since I last saw you. I'm struggling onwards with the assignment, but finding it a bit tricky having missed a session. I've appreciated the updates from Maggie, and have found it really helpful to read your blogs and see what you've decided to report on.