Thing 2 Workflow Response...

Using Google Drive at the secondary level, students in the ELA classroom can work collaboratively to write and edit each other's papers.  This provides an opportunity to give feedback while being in separate locations.  It also allows the instructor to be able to view the assignments/comments and offer insight as well.  Classroom assignments can be assigned to be continued at home because there is no software to purchase and as long as there is internet access they can access the document.  Parents can also view their child's assignments and are made aware of the progress their child is making toward mastery of specific objective.