Week 4 - Google Docs versus Microsoft Word

If my school district were thinking about switching from Microsoft to Google Docs and the Principal was looking for input, I would pick sticking with Microsoft.  I personally find Microsoft easier to use.  I also believe that there are more features in Microsoft Office that are useful in the classroom.
Most people are familiar with Microsoft and know how to use the basic features.  However, if you wanted students to create a presentation, write a paper or record data in a spreadsheet, the teacher could teach the students how to use some of the other features offered. 
While Google Docs has the share feature and does not require students to attach documents to an email before sharing with the teacher, I believe that Microsoft is easier to use.  It is simpler to format and make tables, as well as offers features such as word art and clip art that students could use for different activities.
I also believe that excel allows students to make more attractive graphs and has more features to make imputing, recording, and reading data simpler.
Microsoft PowerPoint also has many simple features to make presentations.  It also allows you to record which makes for a more interactive and fun presentation. 
For these reasons I would stick with Microsoft Office and not switch to Google Docs.