Beginner Google Tools
~How to use google in your classroom~
Drive and Docs: Basics
GOOGLE DOC
What is a GOOGLE DOC?
It is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents and collaborate with other people in real time.
Google Docs- How we use it!
- Collaborate and share lesson/curriculum plans
- Create a basic webpage with Docs publishing
- Share and collect assignment without all the printing
- Provide instant feedback to students on assignments or homework
- Access documents in class or at home (no more “lost” homework!!)
- Create/take notes for staff meetings
- Improve our students’ writing skills through peer editing and feedback
- Work on reports, research or papers together with classmates in different classes or schools
Activity 1: Make a copy, share it, edit, and comment!
We will go over the instructions together!
Google Form
What is a google form?
You can organize events, make a survey or poll, give students a quiz, or collect other information in an easy, streamlined way.
Activity 2: Make a google form for parent contact info
We will go over the instructions with you!
Activity 3: Import Parent Info to Create a Mail Group
We will go over the instructions with you!
Google Slides
What is google slides?
Google Slides is an online presentations app that allows you to show off your work in a visual way. You can create and edit presentations. You can even edit a presentation with friends or coworkers, and share it with others effortlessly
Google Spreadsheet
What is a google spreadsheet?
Google Spreadsheets is an application that allows users to create, update and modify spreadsheets and share the data live online.
Google Spreadsheets: How do we use it?
Google Draw
What is google draw?
It allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create charts, other types of diagrams, and posters!
Extra Resources Listed Below
The Paperless Classroom-Google Drive 101
40 Ways to Use Google Apps in Your School
Check out this this presentation on Google Apps created by an Google certified educator to find out ways you can use google in your classroom!