Google Docs is a basic word processing program similar to Microsoft Word. You can probably think of numerous ways you have used or have seen Microsoft Word used in education from newsletters to flyers to brochures.
When you add the cloud features of Google Docs, you are able to easily create, share, copy, and collaborate from anywhere. This opens a whole new world for use in the classroom, but there is even more! There are built-in tools such as voice typing and numerous add-on possibilities.
You have traditional features such as fonts, pictures, and templates. How many times have you lost a Word document because you forgot to save? With Google Docs, your creations are safe with autosaving.
Let’s get to the fun part…. how can you integrate Google Docs in the classroom?
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Are you ready to get started? Below are resources to do just that! This page is currently under construction for the 2018-2019 school year, so please check back for more!!
Google Docs Tutorials
Google Doc Tutorial by Technology for Teachers and Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBITNezSmLY
Sharing Google Docs by McInformer Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIURCt52ZLM
Google Doc Tips https://www.techworld.com/picture-gallery/apps-wearables/google-docs-tips-everyone-should-know-3635086/
Google Docs Add-ons
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Docs to Forms | You probably already have a variety of tests typed and saved on your computer, or maybe a whole database from a textbook publisher. With Docs to Forms, you are able to open existing files in Google Docs and instantly convert to a Google Form. Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTn89etQhV0 |
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