Wiki Page, Social Media in Education: Google Apps: How to Use it for Education?

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2016-10-22T22:47:26-06:00

For this module, we will be using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms.

- GOOGLE DOCS -

Create, share and work on documents with your whole class in real-time. You can edit your text files within Google Drive online without Word.

Use google doc for project or collaboration. Create a document and share it to students/peer that are involve in the discussion. Students/teachers can edit and work on the the document at the same time. Sharing option can be tailored according to the need (private, specific users, sign-in required, etc).

For steps on how to create your first google doc, refer to the steps here.

- GOOGLE SHEETS -

Google Sheets can be used for creating spreadsheet. Store information For steps on how to create Google Sheet, refer to the steps here. It is a web-based spreadsheet application which lets user store and organize information. Although it does not offer the full functionality of an Excel, the ease to create and edit is very easy. Much like the Google docs, sharing options for Google sheet is the same.

- GOOGLE SLIDES -

Google slides offers the same versatility as Microsoft PowerPoint. Much like the Google Sheet, it does not have the same full functionality as PowerPoint. It is an online presentation editor that allows users to create presentation online. At the moment, it has this wonderful features which allows for collaborations with your audience while you are presenting. It's called Slide Q & A. For details about Slide Q & A, check out this link.

Introducing Slides Q&A: A new way to talk with your audience—not at them

- GOOGLE FORMS -

Google form lets you gather data in one place. Teacher can use it to create short pop quizzes for students. Use it for registration for events or use it to get an quick answer to a poll. You can use it to create a quick survey with no special software needed. It also has the capability for multiple users to edit and save work at the same time.

For steps on how to create a form, click here.