Docs

In many ways Docs is the entryway technology for Google Apps. Creating, sharing, and editing Google Documents is incredibly easy to do AND every staff member and student in the Grossmont Union High School District is connected.

Teacher Uses

• Collaborative Writing (AP World Essay)
• MLA Formatting (Global Studies / English)
• Using Templates

Key Features

• Create a document
• Editing
• Sharing / Share Settings / Email Notification / (Shared with Me in Drive)
• Saves Automatically
• Teacher can track progress in real time
  • Revision History
  • Making a Copy
  • Download As
  • Publish to Web vs Public Setting
  • Clear Formatting
  • MLA Formatting
  • Insert: Drawing
  • Insert: Equation
  • Insert: Image (Upload, by URL, Picasaweb,
  • Drive, Search, Stock)Research Bar / MLA Citations
  • Spellcheck / Define
  • Wordcount
  • Translate
  • Screen Maximizing
  • Equation Toolbar
  • Tables
  • Comment / Discussion
  • Chat

Collecting Work

• Individual Document Sharing
• Dropbox Method
• Portfolio Method

Activity for Docs

• Create a FAQ for the top 5 questions you get asked (If you work with someone in the room, do it collaboratively)
• Bold the question, italicize the answer, add any appropriate links
• Make it public
• Share it with Rick and anyone else in the room that appreciates you.
• Collecting Work from Students

Screencasts for Key Logistics Questions

The following tips can be use when helping teachers manage Google Docs and student projects.

1. How can I manage my Google Drive files list? (Screencast)
2. Wait! Where are the docs and folders that are sharing with me? (Screencast)
3. Can I import my old Office files? (Screencast)
4. How about exporting to a PDF or Office file? (Screencast)
5. How do I share a document with just selected users? (Screencast)
6. How do I publish a document for everyone to see? (Screencast)
7. How do I share a template with my students? (Screencast)
8. How can I collect student work in Google Docs?
   • Method #1 - Individual Sharing (Screencast)
   • Method #2 - Dropbox: A class shared collection (Screencast)
   • Method #3 - Portfolio: Individual student folders (Screencast)
9. How can people interact within Google Docs and what can I do with those interactions?
   • Adding Comments and Discussions (Screencast)
   • Chat (Screencast)
10. What about naming conventions?
    • Your life will be a lot easier if you create some sort of naming convention. This will allow you to readily identify the student and assignment (and class if you have multiple sets of students).
    • We use: period_assignment_lastname --> 3_DBQ_McDowell