Docs for Teachers

Overview

Create and write text documents that can be shared with another individual or up to 50 people. Google Docs are stored in Google Drive and can be made public to the world.

Learn the Basics

• Create or Import
• Edit and Format
• Share and Collaborate
• Print and Download

Changing the Default Font in Docs

• Step by Step Directions

Mobile Apps

• Docs Mobile Apps
• Drive Mobile Apps

Resources

• Docs Templates (essay, newsletter, business letter, resume, etc.)

Making it Happen in Your Classroom

• Drive and Docs with Students

Add-ons

Add-ons are scripts that expand the functionality of Google Docs. While there are many add-ons available, here are some key ones:

• Easy Bib - easy-to-use automatic bibliography citation generator
• Kaizena Mini - Record verbal feedback on student work
• Lucidchart - insert flowcharts, mind maps, and more

Creating Templates for Student Use

1. Create a document (of any type)
2. Publish for everyone to see (View) (but not edit!)
3. Link to it from a Doc or Site.
4. Have students Make a copy
5. They can then use it as needed.

Publishing Documents and Files

1. Click on the Share button again.
2. The first line of that pop up menu controls the published state of the document. The default is Private.
3. To change that, click Change.
4. In your Google Apps account, you have five options:
   1. Public on Web
   2. Anyone with the Link
   3. Public in your Google Apps Domain *
   4. Anyone with the Link in your Domain *
   5. Off- Specific People Only
   6. * You must be logged in to view or edit the document.
5. Once you publish it, a URL will appear in the sharing box. You can copy and paste that link to share with your class or create an assignment in Google Classroom.

Interacting in Docs

1. Adding Comments
   1. Highlight the word or words your comment will be referencing.
   2. Go to Insert in the Google Docs menu bar and down to Add Comment
   3. A box on the right side of the screen will appear. Type your comment or question.
2. Discussions (See Adding Comments screencast)
   • Discussions are part of the comments feature. Once someone has comment, other document collaborators can respond to the comments. E-mails are sent to everyone involve when new comments are added. This allows asynchronous collaboration on a Doc.
3. Chat
   • When more than one user is editing a document, a note will appear on the top right of the Google Docs menu bar. If you click on that message, a chat window will open up on the right side of the screen.

Collecting Work with Folders - Individual Student Folders

1. Have each student create a collection with a naming convention you decide upon.
2. Then students need to share that collection with the teacher.
3. The teacher then files the student collections into a separate collection.
4. As students complete work, they add it to their shared collection, automatically giving the teacher viewing and editing rights.

Google Docs Help Center