Drawings
Module Directions
Watch the tutorials in the "Videos" section to learn the various skills needed to create activities for students with Google Drawings
Read the resources in the "Articles" section to get some inspiration for how you can use Google Drawings in the classroom.
Follow the directions in the "Task" section to complete this module.
Videos
Approximately 42 minutes of total watch time
Tour of Google Drawings
See how to create a Google Drawing file and get a quick overview of the interface.
Note: Recently Google Slides was updated to included all download options available in Google Drawings
Set Your Page Size
Before you start designing on your canvas, set the page dimensions to save yourself time later.
Insert and Format Text and Objects in Google Drawings
In this video I will walk you through how to create a venn diagram by adding shapes and text. You will learn about various options for adding text, formatting inserted items, and arranging and grouping those items on your page. Click HERE to view 30 Google Drawings Graphic Organizer Templates.
Drag and Drop Activities in Drawings
See how to quickly create a drag and drop or labeling activity in Drawings. You'll also learn:
How to insert, resize, crop, and recolor images
How to arrange, order and group items on your canvas
How to insert and format lines
Tricks for saving space
A hack to insert a video into a Drawings file (it's not in the Insert menu)
Design Posters and Infographics with Google Drawings
Learn how to create amazing posters, flyers, and infographics in Google Drawings. You'll get a look at how to add and customize diagrams and charts.
Create Interactive Diagrams with Drawings
This video will show you how to add linked hotpots, both visible and invisible, to images and diagrams inserted into Google Drawings. By creating these hotspots you can turn maps, diagrams, and pictures into interactive activities for students to explore or show them how to create their own.
Background Removal Activities with Google Drawings
With remove.bg you can remove the background from any image to isolate a person and create a transparent image that you can insert into a Google Drawing over another image. This is great for creating comic strips, posters, etc. It also allows students to insert themselves into a historical event or a famous location. Pair that with adding call outs and you can create some fun,creative activities for students.
Sharing Options for Activities Created in Google Drawings
Learn about various options for downloading, printing and sharing as well as a new link hack for you to try!
Articles
Read or browse through these resources to help you generate some ideas for using Google Drawings with your students.
The Google Drawings Manifesto for Teachers - Read this article for ideas on how to use Google Drawings with students. Free templates are included.
Creates Memes with Google Drawings - Everyone loves memes! They've taken over the internet. Meme activities are a great way to let students show understanding and have fun at the same time. If you really want a laugh, let your students meme you!
Google Drawings Templates by Subject - Browse the list and save some templates that may be useful to you.
Task
Now it’s time to apply what you learned about Drawings to create an activity to use with students.
