Google Suite
With the Google Chromebook being the district-wide student device, your student will be using the Google Suite to complete assignments and activities. The sheet below will be a helpful resource if you run into any questions about how to use any of these applications.
What are the G-Suite Applications Available? Click the drop down to discover each application's use.
Chrome: Google Chrome is a web browser that is available on PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and Chromebooks. It is not typically the default browser on most devices, but it's easy to install. Your student's Chromebook has it as the default browser.
*** The G-Suite enables collaboration with peers and teachers. ***
Files, documents, slides, sheets, etc can be shared with others in one of three ways
View Only: the person who created and owns the file shares it with someone, but that person can only view it. They do not have the ability to edit or comment.
Comment Only: the person who created and owns the file shares it with others, and they may make comments on it without having access to change the original file in any way. Comments appear out to the side.
Edit: the person who created and owns the file shares it with others, and they have complete editing abilities. They can alter the original file. This is often used in group assignments.
Drive: Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service. This is where your student will find Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc that they have created. They can also go to Drive to start a new Doc, Sheet, Slide, etc.
Slides: Google Slides is a web-based presentation program, much like PowerPoint. Your student will likely use this application to demonstrate their understanding of a concept by creating a presentation. Teachers often use slides to present content, as well.
Sheets: Google Sheets is a spreadsheet program, much like Microsoft Excel. You student may use this when collecting or representing data.
Docs: Google Docs is a web-based word processor, much like Microsoft Word. Students will likely use this tool for writing assignments and more.
Drawing: Google Drawing is a versatile, web-based program that allows students to create charts, diagrams, and other graphics. Drawings can be added to other G-Suite files.
Classroom: Google Classroom is a learning management system created to help teachers manage coursework by distributing and receiving assignments, grading and sending feedback.
Jamboard: Google Jamboard is an interactive whiteboard application that allows students to create and share ideas collaboratively in real-time.
Meet: Google Meet is a video conferencing tool.
Sites: Google Sites is a web-page creation tool.
Keep: Google Keep is a web-based note-taking service. Students can create notes and lists with images, audio, and drawing. They can also set reminders.
Where and how do I access these tools?
Students automatically have Google accounts and have access to the G-Suite tools. They can access these tools by opening the Google Chrome web-browser and then click on the "waffle" in the upper right corner of the screen. This will open up a small window with the applications available to them. They may have to scroll down in the window to get to additional applications.
Parents will only have access to these tools if they have their own Google account. Note- some of these tools are only available to students through our Google Apps for Education account, for example Google Classroom.
How to Upload to Drive from an Android Device
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- Add one or multiple Google Accounts
Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Accounts Add account Google.
Follow the instructions to add your account.
- Change between Accounts
On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
In the top left, tap Menu .
Tap your email address.
Choose the account you want to use.
- Scan a document
Open the Google Drive app .
In the bottom right, tap Add .
Tap Scan .
Take a photo of the document you'd like to scan.
Adjust scan area: Tap Crop .
Take photo again: Tap Re-scan current page .
Scan another page: Tap Add .
To save the finished document, tap Done .
How to Upload to Drive from an iPhone Device
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- Upload & view files
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Drive app.
Tap Add .
Tap Upload.
Find and tap the files you want to upload.
To upload photos or videos, tap the photos and videos you want and tap Upload.
Tip: To upload a folder, open Drive on your computer.
- Convert documents into Google formats
If you want to upload files like Microsoft Word documents, you can change a setting to convert files.
Note: You can only change Google Drive settings from your computer.
- Turn mobile data usage on or off
You can choose to use your mobile data or only use Wi-Fi to transfer files.
Learn how to turn cellular data on or off for specific apps on your iPhone or iPad.
