Google Drive Collaboration Tools
Google Drive Interactive Learning Framework
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
Objective: Explore and experiment with resources connected to Google Apps for Education using the interactive resources in this document.
Guiding Question: How can GAFE support and enhance teaching and learning in your classroom?
Navigation: Choose where to focus your learning. In the menu above click on ‘Tools’ turn on ‘Document Outline’ to access a clickable outline.
Help: If you need help while working with GAFE, just click onsymbol in the top right. This will open a menu that allows you to browse or search for interactive help videos connected to the specific Google Apps for Education Product you are using.
Alternative Activity: Focus on essential learning skills first and explore the 4Cs Connected to Google Apps for Education.
Google Document Activities
Google Docs Learning Activity 1: Create a Hyperdoc
Create a document that you can use with students to engage them in an interactive learning experience. Experiment and explore Google Docs by creating your own hyperdoc with links and questions.
Getting Started with Google Docs Help
Google Docs Learning Activity 2: Complete the Official Google Docs Training
Visit the Google Apps for Education Center. Explore the Docs ‘Training Lessons’.
Google Slides Activities
Google Slides Learning Activity 1: Create a Newsletter
You can change the page orientation to 8.5 by 11 in slides and create an interactive shareable. Google slides allows you to add text, images, and YouTube videos. Experiment and explore Google Slides by creating your own Google Slides Newsletter.
Getting Started with Google Slides Help
Google Slides Learning Activity 2: Complete the Official Google Slides Training
Visit the Google Apps for Education Center. Explore the Slides ‘Training Lessons’.
Google Sheets Activities
Google Sheets Learning Activity 1: Visit the Google Sheets Template Page
Explore the templates. Create your own sheet from one of the templates that can be used in your classroom.
Google Sheets Learning Activity 2: Complete the Official Google Sheets Training
Visit the Google Apps for Education Center. Explore the Sheets ‘Training Lessons’.
Google Forms Activity
Google Forms Learning Activity 1: Create an Exit Slip, Survey, or Quiz
Explore ideas about Google Form use in the classroom. Create a form that you can use with your students.
9 Classroom Uses for Google Forms - Ditch that Textbook
Google Forms Learning Activity 2: Complete the Official Google Forms Training
Visit the Google Apps for Education Center. Explore the Forms ‘Training Lessons’.
Google Drawings Activity
Google Drawings Learning Activity 1: Create an Infographic or Collage
Explore and experiment with Google Drawings. Create a visual literacy resource you can use and share with your students.
Google Drawings Learning Activity 2: Classroom Connections
Explore educational applications connected to Google Drawings. Brainstorm how you can use Drawings with your students.
Google Drawing Graphical Organizers
Google Drive - Uploading Files
Google drive provides Google Apps for Education users unlimited storage. Learn more about uploading files to Google Drive.
GCF Google Drive Upload Training
Google Drive - Converting Files
Microsoft Office Files can be converted into the corresponding Google Drive resource. These files can be converted automatically when uploaded or individually. It is recommended that you convert files automatically. Learn more about converting files.
GCF Google Drive Convert Files Training
Microsoft files can also be edited using the Office Editing Chrome Extension if you choose not to convert them into Google Doc Files.
Sharing Files / Google Classroom
The ability to collaborate on a live Google Drive file is a very powerful option for teachers and students. Google Classroom supports the sharing and distribution of files. Learn more about Google Drive Sharing and Google Classroom.
GCF Google Drive Sharing Files Training
Google Classroom Tips and Tricks
Organizing Google Drive
There are a variety of ways to organize your Google Drive Files. Learn more about organizing your Google Drive.
Organize Your Drive Tutorial (Be sure to learn about Shift+Z)
GCF Managing Your Files Training
Note: You cannot organize the ‘Shared with me’ section of Google Drive. Best practice use the ‘Add to Drive’ button to organize any important shared files in ‘Your Drive’.
Searching Google Drive
The Google Drive search tools are powerful ways to search for files using a variety of search cues. Learn more about Google Drive Search.
Save Web Content
The Save to Drive Chrome Extension allows users to save web pages and we screenshots directly to Google Drive
Google Drive Add-ons
Google Drive Add-ons add more functionality to your documents, spreadsheets, and forms by installing add-ons, tools built by third-party developers for Google Docs, Forms, and Sheets. Slide Presentations do not currently support add-ons. Learn more about Google Drive Add-ons.
PDF Files
PDF files can be converted to text, but the images and formatting are lost. There are several Google Drive Apps that allow for some basic editing of PDF files in Google Drive. Learn more about Kami and Doc Hub for PDF files.
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Google Skills to Support the 4Cs