There are many different methods of communication and collaboration available to students. The best method for you and your group will be the method members are willing and able to use consistently.
Discuss and agree on a method within your group at the beginning of the project/assignment.
Using email might be the least complicated way to stay in touch, especially if you start with a group email (including all group members) and then always "reply all" to keep an ongoing email chain going.
Text
Some students prefer texting over email, and it can work fine as a primary means of communication if a group text is used AND all group members agree to use it.
Microsoft OneDrive
All Central Penn students have the ability to use OneDrive to save and store their files. Since OneDrive is part of Office 365, you can share Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint files (among other types).
If you haven't used OneDrive before to save files, it is available with the other Office apps once you're logged in to your school email.
Google Options
Google has multiple apps that allow varying degrees of communication and collaboration. Although a Gmail account is required, Gmail accounts are free to create (and many students already have them).
Google Hangouts
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
The Library will be open 10am to 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the term.
Remember the Learning Hub is also open with lots of great faculty and staff willing to help with tutoring, advising, and general questions.
Email: Library@centralpenn.edu
Phone or Text: 717-728-2500