Google Docs allows users to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms that are stored online and accessible from any computer. Google Docs can help you streamline and organize your tasks and responsibilities. By implementing Google Docs, you will see a direct increase in your productivity and a decrease in your stress level. All the Google tools are free and technophobe friendly.The Crib Sheet: Volunteers: Click here for Example Doc! Volunteers: Click here for example Spreadsheet! Volunteers: Click here for example Presentation The Tool: Overview (with Links to Help Pages):
DOCS Translate Your Doc to Another Language Snag a Table of Contents, Dictionary or Thesaurus for your Google Doc Teach Collaborative Revision with Google Docs Educator's Guide- Teaching Revision with Google Docs Insert Footnotes New! Drawing Tools Create Children's Books Using Sites and Drawing Tools Example 1 Example 2 Research Projects- Putting it all together SPREADSHEETS NEW! Educational Spreadsheet Gadgets Esther Wojciki's Docs and Spreadsheets in the Classroom 50 Google Chart Tricks Huge List of Functions for Spreadsheets PRESENTATIONS A Math Teacher uses Presentations to teach Calculus FORMS 10 Google Forms for the Classroom How to Make a Self Calculating Survey - Collete Cassinelli Step by Step on Creating a self-grading quiz How to Create a Self Grading Quiz Using Google Forms More Sample Uses of Google Docs Forms (for Administrators)
Sample Forms (and Spreadsheets) Used By Administrators:
Resources for Administrators Using Google Forms (from GCT Jason Borgen at Portical.org):
Additional GCT Resources for Administrators:
If you are logged into your Google Account, these form templates will automatically copy into your Google Docs Dashboard. Many of the forms are designed to work with an iPod Touch. For more information about educational uses of that device, go to
Test and Quizzes
Administrative Forms
Miscellaneous
Don't miss the fantastic templates provided by Todd Roth.
MISC The Google Docs Blog is also valuable for picking up the latest tips, tricks, and new features.
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Getting Started Guides for BeginnersEsther Wojciki's Docs and Spreadsheets in the Classroom A Great Comparison of all Google Docs components Digital Toolbox: Google Docs 10 Google Forms Ideas for the classroom - Using Google Docs in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks 20 Ways To Use Google Docs in the Classroom Google Docs Classroom Ideas Wiki Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts Google Wants YOUR Docs Ideas- click here to submit and see examples. Interviews: A District Administrator Talk About Google Docs and the impact on the classic research paper Interview with Special Educator on using Google Docs Sample Permission Slip for Google Apps for Education (includes Docs and other Web 2.0 tools) Bronx, NY Middle School, CIS 339 Uses Google Apps as "glue" for school. Check out how they use Google Docs Link Library: 3 Getting Started Guides for Beginners NEW! Educational Spreadsheet Gadgets How to Make a Self Calculating Survey - Collete Cassinelli A Great Comparison of all Google Docs components Official Google Docs Blog Google Docs for Educators Using Google Docs in the Classroom Google Docs Templates Digital Toolbox: Google Docs Read any web document in Google Docs -This extension (download link) lets you read online documents directly in your Google Docs account with a simple right click. 10 Google Forms Ideas for the classroom - provides template copies for each form by Tom Barrett Using Google Docs in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks 20 Ways To Use Google Docs in the Classroom Snag a Table of Contents, Dictionary or Thesaurus for your Google Doc Google Apps Docs Interactive Tutorial Google Docs Classroom Ideas Wiki Teach Collaborative Revision with Google Docs Educator's Guide- Teaching Revision with Google Docs Esther Wojciki's Docs and Spreadsheets in the Classroom Google Docs Blog Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts Insert Footnotes Google Wants YOUR Docs Ideas- click here to submit and see examples. How to Create a Self Grading Quiz Using Google Forms New! Drawing Tools Create Children's Books Using Sites and Drawing Tools Example 1 Example 2 Research Projects- Putting it all together | Hands-On Activities Activity 1: How might Google Docs be
valuable to an educator?
Examples:
Activity 2: Forms Fun! Who are We? Complete this survey
Activity 3: Forms for Teacher Observation or Data Collection Create a form for collecting data. For this task, your objective is create one form that you can implement immediately in your classroom or office to (1) reduce waste (2) save time and (3) collect feedback or information. Steps in the process:
Examples include:
Send the "live form" link to colleagues so they can fill out your form. Share the results with colleagues or publish them as a web page. Optional: Create (and publish) charts of the results. Add the lead learner (wendygorton@gmail.com) as a collaborator. One member of each small group will present the form to the large group. BONUS Demonstration: Using Google Docs and Forms on a Mobile Device Accessing your Google Docs on a Mobile Device Completing a Google Form on a Mobile Device Teach Collaborative Revision with Google Docs Revision is a critical piece of the writing process—and of your classroom curriculum. Now, Google Docs has partnered with Weekly Reader’s Writing for Teens magazine to help you teach it in a meaningful and practical way.
4) Download our Educators Guide: Teaching Revision with Google Docs
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