Getting Started with Google Drawings

Session Description: Explore the hidden treasure that is Google Drawings. Don't let its simplicity fool you - there are many powerful functionalities in this versatile tool. In this session, participants will learn how to use Google Drawings to make engaging lessons, interactive graphic organizers, exciting assignments and much more. With the amazing sharing abilities within Google it is easy to get the information out to students and colleagues to work toward a more paperless classroom.

This session is for teachers at ALL technology comfort levels.

As a result of this session teachers will:

• • 1. Learn the basics of creating in Google Drawing.

    2. Explore examples of ways to integrate Google Drawings into the classroom.

    3. Learn to create a Google Drawing that you can use for instruction.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 1A; 1B; 2C

* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at the ISTE Standards page.

Download the session slides here.

• Ditch That Textbook - How-to and integration ideas

• theedublogger - Google Drawings Guide and templates

• Learning in Hand - Get Creative with Google Drawings

• Online Tools for Teaching & Learning - Overview and application

• Shapegrams - Digital challenges

• Cool Tools for Schools - Examples and tutorials

• Umass EDU - SAMR Connection and Tutorials

• Pixabay

• Unsplash

• Educator's Guide to Copyright

• TeachersFirst Copyright and Fair Use Collection