Drawings
What is Google Drawings and how to access it:
Google Drawings is Google's version of a free, web-based diagramming program. You can collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, concept maps, and other types of diagrams. You can access Google Drawings one of two ways:
- Go to drawings.google.com and it'll automatically open up a new drawing for you to work on.
- While in Drive, click on "New" then "More" then "Google Drawings"
Drawings also pops up in Google Docs whenever you'd like to add a shape, text box, or other graphical element.
Tutorials and Tips for using Google Drawings:
Getting Started with Google Drawings - Alice Keeler's quick tutorial on getting started with Google Drawings.
Google Drawings Cheat Sheet - Kasey Bell's Google Drawings cheat sheet for students and teachers.
8 Creative Uses for Google Drawings You Shouldn't Ignore - An article outlining 8 ways you can use Google Drawings going beyond mind maps and flowcharts.
10 Engaging Google Drawings Activities for Classes - From Matt Miller (Ditch that Textbook), a list of 10 different ways you can use Google Drawings in the classroom.