For Families

Google Workspace is an integrated suite of secure, cloud-native collaboration and productivity apps to help educators and students create, collaborate, and communicate. Some examples of apps that staff and students currently use include: Calendar, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Forms, Mail, Sheets, Sites, and Slides.

Click on a Google Workspace product below to access How-to Guides. There are additional resources in the Learning Activities menu bar item at the top of this page, including some practice activities and some Tips and Tricks for using various Google Workspace products.

chrome

We recommend all WHRSD users make use of the Chrome Web Browser, especially when working with Google Workspace.

Chrome is Google's free internet browser.

With the Chrome Browser, you can:

  • Get personalized search results that appear instantly as you enter text.

  • Synchronize bookmarks and settings across all your devices.

  • Use Google Workspace products, such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more.

  • Add to your browser's functionality with Chrome Web Store extensions, such as photo editors and project-management tools.

Chrome Browser training and help

Chrome Profiles

docs

Google Docs Help Center

Includes all the information you need to get started with Google Docs, including creating a new file, editing a file, inserting images, formatting the file, and sharing the file with others.

forms

Google Forms Help Center

Includes all the information you need to get started with Google Forms, including:

  • Create, edit, and format Forms

  • Share form and collect responses

  • Tools and troubleshooting

sheets

Google Sheets Help Center

Includes all the information you need to get started with Google Sheets including:

  • Editing and Formatting

  • Use functions and formulas

  • Work with data

  • Sort, filter, or format data

  • Create and edit charts

  • Printing or publishing a spreadsheet

  • Shortcuts and troubleshooting

slides

Google Slides Help Center

Includes all the information you need to get started with Google Slides, including:

  • Edit and customize Slides

  • Insert shapes, images, and objects

  • Shortcuts and tools

Virtual Tours & Experiences