Google Workspace for Education Apps
Resources for working with Google Applications
Google Workspace for Education is a suite of productivity apps that includes Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, and Jamboard. These applications are native to Chromebooks, and can also be accessed on any device.
To view the task cards larger, select the full screen option in the bottom right hand corner of the slide.
For more information, resources, and lesson ideas using these tools, visit our AACPS Google Resource Page.
Docs
Write reports, stories, and more. It is Google’s version of Word.
Slides
Create presentations, slide decks, and more. It is Google’s version of PowerPoint.
Drawings
Create drawings, pictures, and graphic organizers.
Jamboard
Sketch out ideas with this digital whiteboard.
Keep
Use digital post it notes to help stay organized, and show work in other Google Apps.
Sites
Create beautiful websites using Google's simple drag and drop interface.
Sheets
Make lists and analyze data with charts. It is Google’s version of Excel.
First Day of Sheets (from Google)
Sheets Scavenger Hunt (from OIT)
Forms
Take or create surveys and quizzes.
First Day of Forms (from Google)
Forms Scavenger Hunt (from OIT)
FAQs for Forms Quizzes (from OIT)
Want a more comprehensive tutorial on how to navigate Google applications? OIT offers several self-paced Google courses:
Google Drive & the Big Three (Docs, Slides, and Drawings)- 5 hours
Other Google Tools (Jamboard, Keep, and Sites)- 4 hours
Google Sites- 2 hours
Google Forms- 4.5 hours
Google in Brightspace- 5 hours
All courses are available for registration in Unified Talent. Search by course name.
NOTE: self-paced courses are often updated in the summer. If you cannot find the course currently published on Unified Talent, it may have been removed for updates.