Using Google Docs

Objectives Google Docs overview Create G-mail accounts – DO NOT use personal accounts Google Doc Interface Spreadsheet/Form overview Word Processing Overview Slideshow Overview

Resource pages Go to ssdresources.wikispaces.com and click on the “Google Docs” link on the left hand side. When using resources such as Google Docs, it is best to have some type of platform to host embedded materials like forms and weblinks

What are Google Docs? Put simply, Google Docs is an online file sharing and collaboration utility. Free to use Requires a G-Mail account to edit, develop, and collaborate but not to view. Allows for the development of word processing documents, spreadsheets, forms, and slideshows. Most materials can be exported into popular formats for offline use.

Create an G-mail Account Do not use this for personal s. Will also work for You may want to make it an easy address for students to remember.

G-Mail is a bit different than Outlook

Google Docs Interface Choose Documents from the header bar. Basic Interface Setup

Basic Headers Word Processing – WYSIWYG (wissywig) – What You See Is What You Get – Note the Share and Save buttons

Spreadsheet Header Presentation Header

Upload Documents Find the “Upload” button - It is just like attaching an file. - You can also documents right to Google Docs

Sharing Documents From this point you can - Get a web link for a document - the web link. -Attach the documents to an -Invite other users to collaborate/share

Making a Form From Spreadsheet – Develop a spreadsheet – Columns should have form headings – After you save the document you can choose “create form” From “Form” in the “new” heading, from this point you can. – Choose question types – Rearrange questions – Choose themes – Review responses