lesson
Agree how changes will be made
1 · Learn
Collaborative work needs shared expectations: who edits which section, how comments are used and how disagreements are resolved. Version history can help explain or recover a change where the tool supports it.
Do not overwrite a partner's work just because you prefer a different wording. Suggest a change, explain its purpose and review it together. A saved history is useful only if you know how to identify the version you need.
2 · Worked example
Two learners both edit the title. They compare versions and agree one final title instead of repeatedly replacing each other's work.
3 · Your turn
What should you do before replacing a partner's whole section?
Check your answer
Discuss the issue, propose a specific revision and agree how to preserve needed work; do not silently overwrite it.
4 · Apply your learning
Practise comments and version comparison in an approved private sample document containing no personal information.
Adult guidance and safety
Use a school-approved offline or supervised tool and fictional data. Keep work private, respect media permissions and check accessibility. Paper traces support understanding but do not replace running, saving and testing a real project. Do not enter passwords, addresses or other personal details into exercises.
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