Getting the most out of Google Docs

Why Use Google Docs?It’s FreeIt doesn’t take up space on the hard driveIt makes it easy to locate and manage

documentsEasy to edit and shareHas all the tools you need to keep yourself

organized

How to Create a Google Account

Introduce the Layout

Creating New Documents and Folders

Organizing FilesSharing FilesView Options

Lesson Plan I: DocumentsMenusHow to edit textInserting pictures, drawings, tablesSave FeaturesHow to share documents with other users

Bake Sale Flyer Example

Exercise for StudentPlan a surprise party for a friend using

Google docs-Where and when will the party take place?-Is there a theme to the party?-What kind of decorations are needed?

Share and edit the same document with one or more person

Create a new document and collaborate on designing an invitation to the party

Lesson II: Using SpreadsheetsMenusHow to create formulasInserting graphs, images, etc.Adding new sheetsExtra features

Bake Sale Pricing Example

Lesson II: ExerciseCreate a budget for the partyUse use list of items you and your group

discussed from your last document and determine the costs for each item.

Compare the costs with the budget you created

What can you do to save money?

Lesson III: Creating FormsSteps in creating a surveyFormatting questions for best resultsCharts and summariesEditing list view

Lesson III: Creating Forms

Lesson III: ExerciseCreate a surveyUse different kinds of questions

(short answers, long answers, multiple choice, list)

Send survey out to other members of your group

Manage the spreadsheet to show only certain lists

Lesson IV: PresentationsDocument LayoutDesigning backgroundManage slide layoutInserting imagesIncluding video into presentation

Lesson IV Example:http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=ddb4

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Lesson IV: ExerciseCreate a slide show for your friend to show at

the surprise partyDesign a layoutUse Picasa to manage and share photos. Share presentation with other members of

group so they can add content

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