1+-+What+is+GoogleWave?

What is Google Wave?
Google Wave is equal parts an email system, a document and a chat session all wrapped up in one program. You can use it for business memos, travel plans, or simply to communicate more effectively with others. Google Wave is currently in Beta Version, and is relying on web users to try out the technology and provide feedback in order to improve it's service.

Dr Wave gives an introduction to every new Google Wave user:

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What's unique about this technology?
Google Wave enables parties to both be readers and participants in discussions. From school age students to senior citizens wanting an email system with images and simplicity, Google Wave makes it possible for many people to experience the internet in new and engaging ways.

Google set out to create something rather unique. As Lars Rasumussen states “Wave is what email would look like if it were invented today.” Thus Google Wave is very forward looking, and ready to adapt to a changing environment. Also, it is open source, which allows developers to access the system in order to enhance the services provided by Google Inc.

**Did it replace or enhance something else used for teaching and learning?**
Google Wave is set to potentially replace both email and word processing software, enableling the work to be done online. From editing documents, to eventually working on spreadsheets, Microsoft has a potential to loose much money as Google Docs and Google Wave begin to emerge after beta testing. Also simple games can be played against each other, thus games involving class mandated skill sets can be set up using Google Wave and as the open source software is explored.

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