Transcript Google Docs - University of West Georgia

Google Docs
Jennifer Jackson
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Your Google Account
Setting up your account
Verifying your account
Signing into your account
Types of documents
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Setting up a Google Account
1. Go to the Google Docs website
2. Click on the “get account” icon
3. Complete the online form
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enter your email address
select a secure password
1.) Go to the Google Docs website
Just search for “Google Docs”
Now you are ready to sign up for an account.
2.) Click on the “create an account” icon
You will need your email address for the next part.
3.) Complete the online form
“strong” passwords contain numbers and symbols
This is different for each new account.
Check your email to verify your new Google Doc account.
Verifying your account
Look for an email from Google in your inbox.
Click on the hyperlink in the email.
This will launch a web browser and verify your account.
Signing into your account
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documents.
Sign into yourNow
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using
the
email
and
password
you set up earlier.
the Google
Docs
website.
Types of Documents
• “Word” type documents
• Presentations
• Spreadsheets
• Forms
• Drawing
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“Word” type documents
This is the same form we have been using for collaborative planning.
Presentations
Students can create presentations without having to purchase software.
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are also used with Google Forms.
Forms
Forms are extremely useful.
Drawing
I can add captions
I can alsotocreate
photos
graphic
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organizers.
drawing feature.
Use the links below to learn more about Google Docs.
Create a form in Google Docs
Google Docs Community
Teachers and Principals talk about Google Docs
Google for educators
Credits
Videos from docs.google.com site created by Jennifer Jackson
Image of “Jack” by Jennifer Jackson
Overview of Google Forms - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csoftt-PNy8
Image of online drawings in Google Docs - http://www.google.com/google-d-s/drawings/
Music - Last Song Home found at http://freeplaymusic.com/