Google Slides

Getting Started:

Introductory video

Set Up a Free Google Account: Be aware that free accounts may not have the same level of data and privacy protection as educational accounts.

Google for Education

Comparison of Free G Suite and Paid Enterprise Accounts

Slide Templates

User Communities and Sites:

Instagram: #googlestudents

Twitter: #GoogleForEdu

Facebook Group: Google for Education

Technical Specifications:

Google Slides works on a

• Chromebook

• Computer/laptop

• Tablet

• Smartphone

Technical requirements

Switching to Slides from Microsoft Power Point

All Google Video Tutorials

Nearpod Add On for Slides

Peardeck Add On for Slides

General Guides to Classroom Use:

25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do

How to Embed a Google Slide Show into Canvas

Instructional Grouping:

Google slides can be edited collaboratively for group projects

Formative and Summative Assessment Options:

Teachers who use Google Classroom can create a Slides assignment, which allows for easy assessment and feedback to students. Teachers can also ask students to add them as a collaborator, can have them import the slides into another learning management system, etc.

Using Google Slides for Formative Assessment: Scroll down to third tool in this tutorial

Elementary Lessons and Applications:

Empower your Math Class with GSuite for Education. Google ISTE18 Teaching Theatre

Google Slides for Kids: A video example of how kids might use Google Slides

Also see our Choice Boards Guide.

Secondary Lessons and Applications:

Learn at home with 3D and AR in Search: Lesson plans created using Google Slides

Internet Safety: Lesson plan made using Google Slides

Other Uses/Examples/Applications:

Making a Puzzle Using Google Slides

Creating Drag and Drop Activities Using Google Slides

Playing Jeopardy Using Google Slides

Google Slides Scavenger Hunt

Student Management:

Using Version History in Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides Video: Managing student changes within the slides, tracking student collaboration and activity, and volume of work each student contributes is easy when tracking changes in Google using version history.

Student Engagement:

Google Project Ideas for Engaging Students

Tracking Student Engagement with Slides using Google Classroom

Using Google Slides to Make Virtual Math Classes More Engaging

Student Privacy and Security:

Google Drive’s Privacy Policy

Diverse Learners:

Link Slides and Embed Videos: These features can help with diverse learning styles.

Adaptive and Assistive Features:

Speech to Text Tutorial Video

Google Slides is a tool that synchronously updates, allowing students in hybrid learning situations to work collaboratively on a presentation even if they are not in the same room. Google Slides also supports interactive features when you install the Nearpod, PollEverywhere, or Peardeck Add On.