Google Tools

There are two tools in the Google suite that we recommend all faculty and staff take advantage of:

1. Google Sync - Google Sync will allow you to manage all of your files (GDocs and otherwise) in a "Dropbox" like environment. Your computer can sync with the Google Cloud storage that currently has unlimited space. For this reason we recommend Google Drive space for your backup needs.
2. Two-factor Authentication - Utilizing Google two-factor authentication offers a second layer of protection for accessing your Google account (including email). This is recommended to protect your account from being hacked and compromised.

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Google Drive

Just use Google to save files "in the cloud?" Never got the hang of collaborating with others in a Google Doc? Google can be more than just a document repository. Explore some of the ways to go beyond word processing and collaborate in whole new ways.

Are you an advanced user - try more Add-Ons and Extensions!

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Google Presentation

GETTING STARTED!
​Create and Share a Google Presentation

• On a separate tab open http://drive.google.com (note: if you want to start with a template go to slides.google.com)
• Click "Create" and select "Presentation" from the drop-down menu.
• Name your Presentation
• Click the "Share" button in the top right hand corner
• Type in the names of the group members
• Grant them "Edit" access to the presentation

Every member of the group should create their own slide following the Presentation Zen style.

• Limited text and an image from the internet to embody the meaning of the slide
  • Use the "Usage Rights" Search tools on images.google.com to find images "Labeled for noncommercial reuse" - See image below if you can't find this setting:
• Add notes to be explain what you would present along with this slide. The notes can be in bullet or paragraph form. (If you don't see the notes window at the bottom of the slide, go to the View menu and then be sure "Show speaker notes" is checked.)

If there is time, feel free to explore our other Google Tools page 

ADVANCED USERS!

• Adding Animations (be sure to check out the additional features on the left column at this link)
• Using the Q&A Feature to gather audience questions
• ​Use the Slides Templates by starting your presentation at the Google Slides home page -- http://slides.google.com
• Interactive Presentation How-To Video
• More on Interactive Presentations i.e. creating games with Google Slides
• Slides design features and other tips
• Embedding a Google Slideshow

Google Forms & Spreadsheet

• Creating a Form
  • Types of Questions
    • Text
    • Paragraph Text
    • Check Box
    • Grid
    • Multiple Choice
    • List
    • Scale
• Form Responses
  • Sharing data
  • Exporting data
• Uses of Forms in teaching
  • Exam wrappers
  • Surveys
  • Peer evaluation- embed form in Sites or Doc
  • Close or Exit ticket
  • Reusable voting form
  • Review and branch for remediation
  • Collecting Data

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• Advantages & Limitations 
• Uses of Spreadsheets in teaching
  • Data Collection - labs, field studies, - Analyzing Data
  • Charting results & Chart Types
  • Visualization
  • Statistics
  • Student Administration (signing up for topics)
  • Project Planning
  • Flash Cards - language / definitions / chemistry

ADVANCED USERS - TRY THESE!

• Google Sheets "Explore" Button - quick access to data visualization, charts, etc.
• Data Validation in Google Forms (pre-cleaning your data)
• Templates (with questions already started) at http://forms.google.com
• Make wordy spreadsheets easier to read - Transpose
• ​Google Sheet Formatting Tips

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Expand Capacity with Add-ons

Add-Ons are available in Docs, Sheets and Forms to customize and extend the capability of these apps. Add-Ons can be found under the "Add-On" menu at the top of each app. Explore what Add-Ons are available and try out some of our favorites (below)!

Add-Ons for Google Docs

• ProQuest RefWorks
• LucidChart Diagrams
• SAS Writing Reviser

Add-Ons for Google Sheets

• Yet Another Mail Merge
• Doctopus - quickly share documents with a roster of students while maintaining ownership of document.
• Flubaroo - quickly grade quizzes made in Google Forms
• formMule - use forms and automated emails 

Add-Ons for Google Forms

• Form Publisher

Add-On Lists/Compilations:
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2015/02/10-good-google-docs-sheets-and-forms.html#.VzG2ZpMrLpA
Docs Add-Ons for Teachers
Docs and Sheets Add-Ons

Extensions to Personalize Chrome

Explore Extensions for what will most help make your browser more efficient or try some of our favorites!

Screencastify
​Google Scholar Button
​Check My Links
​Bookmark Manager

OneTab
​Google Docs Quick Create
Awesome Screenshot
PDF Mergy
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Extension Lists/Compilations:
​http://time.com/4168318/best-google-chrome-extensions/
Mashable List
​Educator Top List

General Google Links/Training

Google for Education