1. Why should we use Google Docs?
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Why should we use Google Docs?

2. Navigating Google Apps (Preview)
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Navigating Google Apps (Preview)

3. Types of Google Documents
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Types of Google Documents

4. Basic Symbols and Terms
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Basic Symbols and Terms

5. Where are your documents stored?
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Where are your documents stored?

6. How Sharing Works (Demonstration)
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
How Sharing Works (Demonstration)

7. Identify Your Goals for This Workshop
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
Welcome to our workshop on Google Docs!
In the next half hour, we will be discussing the following topics:
Identify Your Goals for This Workshop

8. Before We Begin… Here are the results…
How would you rate your comfort level when using Google Docs?
From the “Topic 1: The Basics” page, click on the link for Question #1 to submit your answer.
The direct hyperlink to the website is:
Here are the results…

9. Before We Begin…

10. Here are the results… Why should we use Google Docs?
What are some advantages of using Google Docs in the classroom?
From the “Topic 1: The Basics” page, click on the link for Question #2 to submit your answer(s).
The direct hyperlink to the website is:
Here are the results…

11. Why should we use Google Docs?

12. Why should we use Google Docs? The direct hyperlink to the website is:
What are some ways that you might incorporate Google Docs into your classroom?
From the “Topic 1: The Basics” page, click on the link for Question #3 to submit your answer(s).
The direct hyperlink to the website is:
Here are the results…

13. Why should we use Google Docs?

14. Navigating Google Apps
Google provides a ton of different applications. “Google Docs” is just one of many apps.
To find your way to “Google Docs,” here are the steps that you need to follow:
Go to your Google account sign-in page.

15. Navigating Google Apps
Google provides a ton of different applications. “Google Docs” is just one of many apps.
To find your way to “Google Docs,” here are the steps that you need to follow:
Enter your username and password.

16. Navigating Google Apps
Google provides a ton of different applications. “Google Docs” is just one of many apps.
To find your way to “Google Docs,” here are the steps that you need to follow:
Select “Docs.”

17. Navigating Google Apps
Google provides a ton of different applications. “Google Docs” is just one of many apps.
To find your way to “Google Docs,” here are the steps that you need to follow:
Start creating Google Docs ‘til your heart’s content.

18. Why don’t you let me handle this one?
Types of Google Docs
Why don’t you let me handle this one?
The phrase “Google Docs” refers to several different types of documents you can create…
Ok.

19. WORD PURR-CESSING documents.
Types of Google Docs
There are:
WORD PURR-CESSING documents.

20. Types of Google Docs
There are:
PAW-ERPOINT
presentations.

21. Types of Google Docs
There are:
MEOW-INGS
and graphics.

22. Types of Google Docs WORMS. I have
Ahhhh…I meant FORMS. They have forms. What would make you think that I have worms. TMI?

23. Yeah… I got nothin’ clever for this one…
Types of Google Docs
And there are:
SPREADSHEETS.
Yeah… I got nothin’ clever for this one…

24. Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
Key Terms and Symbols
Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
SHARE/SHARING
This is the process of giving another person (or group) access to your document so that they can make changes or edits. Sharing is the essence of collaborating with Google Docs.

25. Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
Key Terms and Symbols
Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
DOCUMENT
This word has several meanings. It may refer to any type of document in Google Docs. It may also refer specifically to a word-processing document.

26. Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
Key Terms and Symbols
Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
FORM
This is a type of Google Doc that you can create for others to fill in. Forms are great for collecting data, issuing surveys, and so on.

27. Key Terms and Symbols
Now, we get to some of the “brainy” stuff—vocabulary!
Note the following icons:

28. Where are Google Docs stored? Will you at least let me talk?
Well…from what I can see…we can officially rule out in Mike’s head. Yep, it’s looking pretty empty in there …pretty empty.
Nah.
Will you at least let me talk?

29. Where are Google Docs stored?
Now that we’ve got that issue taken care of.

30. Where are Google Docs stored?
All of your Google Docs are stored on the Internet.
Docs
Internet
This means that you can access them from any computer that has an Internet connection.

31. Let’s go through an example of how sharing works!

32. Let’s go through an example of how sharing works!
For example, Waldo (of “Where’s Waldo?” fame) was more than happy to share his style tips with me.

33. Let’s go through an example of how sharing works!
In all seriousness, I will need a volunteer to demonstrate how sharing and collaborating works…

34. Setting Goals for the Workshop The direct hyperlink to the website is:
After going through a presentation of the basics, what are some of your goals for this workshop?
From the “Topic 1: The Basics” page, click on the link for Question #4 to submit your answer(s).
The direct hyperlink to the website is:
Here are the results…

35. Setting Goals for the Workshop

36. Do you have any questions, so far?
Using Google Docs
– The Basics –
This concludes our brief intro to the basics!
Do you have any questions, so far?