Google Docs: Word Processing at the next level
Google Docs takes word processing to the next level. You create new Docs in your Drive. But, simply creating the document is only beginning. Unleashing the creative Add-ons and power of collaboration is the real story.
Please take a look at this introductory video to demonstrate the collaborative power of Docs. |
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google docs tutorial
Read the slide show below about how to create a Google Doc and many things you can do within a Google Doc. Then, complete the tutorial task below the video.
tutorial task for google docs
There are THREE tutorial tasks we are going to be completing with Google Docs because there's just SO MUCH you can do with this one Google App!
Each of these tutorials is designed to help you visualize what it would be like to be a student using Google Docs.
Each of these tutorials is designed to help you visualize what it would be like to be a student using Google Docs.
STEP ONE: Open a new Google Doc and answer the following prompt in a short paragraph: "What is the best meal of your life? Where were you? Describe what made it so special." You will have 5 minutes to write.
STEP TWO: Once you are done writing, share the Google Doc with a partner in the room. Remember to enter in their FULL e-mail address! (@eduhsd.k12.ca.us)
STEP THREE: Go to the Google Doc that has been shared with you by clicking on the "Shared With Me" folder. Read the document and make one comment on it. (Remember the shortcut: "Ctrl + Alt + M")
STEP TWO: Once you are done writing, share the Google Doc with a partner in the room. Remember to enter in their FULL e-mail address! (@eduhsd.k12.ca.us)
STEP THREE: Go to the Google Doc that has been shared with you by clicking on the "Shared With Me" folder. Read the document and make one comment on it. (Remember the shortcut: "Ctrl + Alt + M")
STEP ONE: You will be working in partners again. Have ONE person from your group start a new Google Doc and share it with your partner. The partner will then open up the doc so that both of you are on the same doc at the same time.
STEP TWO: You will be writing a story together. You will all start with the same sentence: "He/She imagined this moment so many times, but he/she never expected. . . . ."
STEP THREE: You will have five minutes to create a story. Each person will take turns writing.
STEP TWO: You will be writing a story together. You will all start with the same sentence: "He/She imagined this moment so many times, but he/she never expected. . . . ."
STEP THREE: You will have five minutes to create a story. Each person will take turns writing.
What is a "hyperdoc?" Well, take a look at an example HERE. A "hyperdoc" is a Google doc with hyperlinks embedded into the document. A document like this is useful because it allows students to visit multiple websites (or just one) with just a few clicks on one document.
Can you think of an assignment you already have that you could convert into a "hyperdoc," making it easier for students to complete the assignment?
For this tutorial task, it might be best to think of something you already do in your curriculum that you could create a similar fillable hyperdoc for.
Can you think of an assignment you already have that you could convert into a "hyperdoc," making it easier for students to complete the assignment?
For this tutorial task, it might be best to think of something you already do in your curriculum that you could create a similar fillable hyperdoc for.
Step one: Open a new Google Doc. Go ahead an give it a title and any instructions you would like.
Step two: Creating fillable spaces: There are no "text boxes" in Google Docs, like there are in Microsoft Word. If you want students to complete the worksheet just in certain spaces, use a table to create areas for students to fill in. Go to "Insert" and then "Table." You can create whatever size table you want, including just a single square. (See the question at the bottom of the page in my example)
Step three: Add in hyperlinks: First, find the website you want to link to and copy the URL. Then highlight whatever text you would like to make the hyperlink in your Google Doc. Go to "Insert" and then "Link" after you have hightlighted the text. Paste the URL into the box that pops up. Then click "Apply."
Note: If you would like to insert any images, go to "Insert" and then "Image." You can then either upload an image to the doc from your computer, pull one from your Google Drive, search for one (this will be free public images only), or you can add one in via a URL. Personally, I like adding images via a URL. Just right click any image, select "Copy Image URL" and then paste the URL in the "By URL" option for inserting images.
Step two: Creating fillable spaces: There are no "text boxes" in Google Docs, like there are in Microsoft Word. If you want students to complete the worksheet just in certain spaces, use a table to create areas for students to fill in. Go to "Insert" and then "Table." You can create whatever size table you want, including just a single square. (See the question at the bottom of the page in my example)
Step three: Add in hyperlinks: First, find the website you want to link to and copy the URL. Then highlight whatever text you would like to make the hyperlink in your Google Doc. Go to "Insert" and then "Link" after you have hightlighted the text. Paste the URL into the box that pops up. Then click "Apply."
Note: If you would like to insert any images, go to "Insert" and then "Image." You can then either upload an image to the doc from your computer, pull one from your Google Drive, search for one (this will be free public images only), or you can add one in via a URL. Personally, I like adding images via a URL. Just right click any image, select "Copy Image URL" and then paste the URL in the "By URL" option for inserting images.
Remember when creating a fillable hyperdoc, the more time and care you put into the clarity and appearance of the document, the easier your job will be when you electronically hand it out to students.
What is the advantage you can see in creating a fillable hyperdoc for students? How will you electronically hand it out to students? (The easiest way is Google Classroom) Are you starting to see how you can eliminate the need for copying worksheet and collecting paper copies from them? It's just the beginning. Once you get into Google Classroom, you'll really start the see the advantage of hyperdocs because you can easily electronically hand out and collect worksheets from students!
What if I already have Microsoft Word documents I have created over the past 10 years?! Are you telling me I have to re-created all of those documents now?
Read on to see how to upload your existing Microsoft Word document and convert them to Google Docs!
Uploading a Word document and opening as a Google Doc
You can easily upload a Microsoft Word document to your Google Drive, but you can only view this document, you cannot edit it. If you would like to edit it, here is the process you must go through to covert it to a Google Doc. (Don't worry----it will save both the Microsoft Word version and the Google Doc version in your Google Drive.)
STEP ONE: From you Google Drive, click the upload button and upload it to your Google Drive.
STEP TWO: Right click the icon of your Microsoft Word document you just uploaded and select "Open With." Then select "Google Docs." Your document will then open in a new tab as a Google Doc and it will create a new file in your Google Drive so your old file is still preserved.
STEP TWO: Right click the icon of your Microsoft Word document you just uploaded and select "Open With." Then select "Google Docs." Your document will then open in a new tab as a Google Doc and it will create a new file in your Google Drive so your old file is still preserved.