Instructional Technology
Google Docs
Description
Google Docs is a wonderful tool to use in the classroom because of its versatility and integration capabilities. Here, you'll find a few ways to ensure that you're getting the most out of using Google Docs in your classroom, including ideas for content application and hidden tips and tricks to enhance your planning and teaching.
How to use
How to use
#1 - Student Digital Collaboration
As we move into an even more digital era, it is imperative that students learn how to effectively communicate and collaborate digitally. Remote jobs are becoming more prevalent, so students should be prepared to brainstorm and develop ideas from inception to the final product. This can be done in all subject areas, including math by having students collaborate on how to solve a complex math problem. The example provided is a document that was used by students to brainstorm and plan a video. Each student was assigned a color and contributed to the document using only their assigned color. The document was turned in with the final product to prove equal participation.
#2 - Force Copy
If you want to share a document with your students that they need to make a copy of before using, then try this! By following the steps in the video, the recipient of the document will be forced to make a copy before using it. In fact, you can use it with Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings!
#3 - Image Search
There's a faster way to add images to your Google Docs! Instead of searching for an image, downloading, trying to remember where it is and what you named it, etc., just try searching and inserting the image straight into your Doc! In fact, you can use this same feature in Docs, Slides, Drawings, and Forms!
#4 - Replace/Crop Images
Don't settle for images that are just not right. Crop your images from right within Google Docs! You can also replace an image directly in the frame. These features are available in Docs and Slides.
#5 - Insert Drawing into Doc
Have your students create and insert annotated pictures, graphs, drawings, timelines, etc. directly in their Google Docs. This could be used in any content area, including math!
#6 - Hanging Indents
If you're having students make a works cited page, they'll need to format hanging indents. Here's how!