Google Apps

Using Google Slides

Google Slides is a presentation design application like Microsoft PowerPoint that allows for intuitive and fast collaboration with and between students using Google Accounts, as well as web-publishing and graphic design. It's key features are:

  • Collaboration with any Google connected accounts, like teachers and students

  • Integration with other Google Apps, like Drive, Sites, Images, and Search

  • Automatic saving and archiving of all revisions and edits made from the creation of a slide deck

  • Customization with Add-ons and Extensions in Chrome, such as PearDeck or Unsplash

  • Stores in Google Drive for easy access anywhere you are connected to the internet on computer, tablet, or phone

  • It's free for anyone, even non-KHSD account holders

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Google Slides - Fast Basics

Watch this video on how to use Google Slides to take a closer look at some of the features offered with this app.

Google Workspace Learning Center

Follow this guide from Google to learn how to use Google Slides at your own pace!

What about Pear Deck?

Pear Deck is a third-party (not affiliated with Google) add-on for Google Slides that allows for the creation of interactive slides that students can participate in while a presentation can be given. This can be done in person, remotely, or student-paced like an interactive workbook.

Click here to learn more about this engaging add-on for Google Slides.