Google Docs Jennifer Jackson This is part 1 of a series of presentations on the topic of Google Docs. All media used for educational purposes in compliance with Fair Use Copyright Laws. Use the arrows below to navigate between slides.

Your Google Account Setting up your account Verifying your account Signing into your account Types of documents Use the arrows below to advance to the next slide or click on the links above to skip ahead. In this tutorial you will learn how to set up a Google Docs account, We will also cover the types of documents you can create. verify your account, and sign in.

Setting up a Google Account Go to the Google Docs website Click on the “get account” icon Complete the online form enter your email address select a secure password

1.) Go to the Google Docs website Just search for “Google Docs” Now you are ready to sign up for an account.

2.) Click on the “create an account” icon You will need your email address for the next part.

3.) Complete the online form “strong” passwords contain numbers and symbols This is different for each new account. Check your email to verify your new Google Doc account.

Verifying your account Look for an email from Google in your inbox. Click on the hyperlink in the email. This will launch a web browser and verify your account.

Signing into your account Sign into your account by using the email and password you set up earlier. Now you are ready to create your own documents. Go to the Google Docs website.

Types of Documents “Word” type documents Presentations Spreadsheets Forms Drawing You can create several types of documents using Google Docs Click on the arrows below to advance the slide or links above to skip ahead.

“Word” type documents This is the same form we have been using for collaborative planning.

Presentations Students can create presentations without having to purchase software.

Spreadsheets Spreadsheets are also used with Google Forms.

Forms Forms are extremely useful.

Drawing I can add captions to photos with the drawing feature. I can also create graphic organizers.

Use the links below to learn more about Google Docs. Create a form in Google Docs Google Docs Community Teachers and Principals talk about Google Docs Google for educators

Credits Videos from docs.google.com site created by Jennifer Jackson Image of “Jack” by Jennifer Jackson Overview of Google Forms - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csoftt-PNy8 Image of online drawings in Google Docs - http://www.google.com/google-d-s/drawings/ Music - Last Song Home found at http://freeplaymusic.com/