Google Docs
Google Docs
Embedded Files
Google Docs is a word processing tool, similar to Microsoft Word, that allows staff and students to create & edit documents, collaborating with others in real-time.
Use 2-12
PD Supported
Content Agnostic
Vetted & Free
UDL & Accessibility
What is Google Docs All About?
What is Google Docs All About?
Google Docs is a free online word processing tool from Google which allows users to create documents and to collaboratively edit and share the docs with other people. Educators can use Google forms to create content for their students. Furthermore, Google docs can be used to give feedback to and from students during any sort of writing process (essays, research, lab write ups etc.)
Accessibility: Google apps supports Read&Write, full page zoom, high contrast settings, and chrome accessibility extensions to increase accessibility (see Google Accessibility).
Resources for getting started
Resources for getting started
Tips from Google:
Other Resources:
Get started with Docs, from the Google Teacher Center
Docs cheat sheet, from Google's Help Center
Google Docs Scavenger Hunt activity for students, from Caitlin Tucker (2017)
Typing with your voice in Docs, from Google's Help Center
How to use the Explore tool, from Google's Help Center
Exploring ‘Explore’: How Google works for you and your students, from Ditch That Textbook (2017)
How to share a Google file, from Google's Help Center
Using version history, from Google's Help Center
How to use comments and action items in Google Docs, from Google's Help Center
Learning Activities
Learning Activities
What are some things that are unique to Google Docs that can help in education?
Collaborate in real time
Use template gallery
Offline editing mode
Research using the explore feature
Edit with others using suggesting mode
Virtual copy machine using templates or using LTI feature in Canvas
Download to a PDF
Voice Typing
Image integration with text and editing
Access revision history
Use translation services
*For even more ideas go to the Google Teachers Center for training modules.
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
This is a great playlist of short videos from Google:
What is Google Docs (student facing)
How can you provide feedback in Google Docs?
How to use Google Docs with ELL's
How to review comments in Google Docs for contributions
How to create an interactive Google Doc with lines for students to fill out
How to make a timeline in Google Docs
Training & Support
Training & Support
Have questions or need support?
Technical issues: Submit a Help Desk Ticket
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