GOOGLE APPLICATIONS
Business Department
Mrs. Pollison
BASIC INFO: 61620/61630
(Academic/Advanced)
2.5 credits 1 semester Prerequisite: None Available to grades
9-12 Meets state requirement
related to Career Education and Consumer, Family & Life Skills.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:Connectivity is the new essential for students. So much of education now relies on students being able to communicate and collaborate effectively. Are you interested in cloud computing and working collaboratively with others? This course is designed for students interested in web-based email, calendar, and documents for collaborative study anytime, anywhere. Students will become proficient in the Google Apps Suite: Google Docs, Calendar, Sites Search, Mail, and Video.
TOPICS: Getting Started
with Google Docs
Google Documents
Google Sheets Google Slides Google Sites Google Tools
GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE DOCS Sign up for a Google account Create a Google account Change Google account settings Create a Google profile Manage Google account Develop strategies to manage digital
footprint
GOOGLE DOCUMENTS Create, Save, and Share documents Open, Import, and Export documents Format and edit letters and reports Format text and font effects Create lists and tables Proofread for spelling and grammar
throughout the text
GOOGLE SHEETS Create, Save, and Share spreadsheets Open, Import, and Export spreadsheets Format text and numbers Create charts Sort data Work with formulas and functions Work with forms Work with gadgets and scripts
GOOGLE SLIDES Create and save new presentations Open, import, and export presentations Format a presentation with themes Create, delete, and organize slides Enter and format text Create tables and charts Insert images, shapes, and videos Add animations and transitions Present finished product to class
GOOGLE SITES Use page templates and settings Embed Google Apps Tools and Gadgets Change the site appearance Adjust site settings Create a site
GOOGLE TOOLS Develop Picasa web albums Locate points of interest using Google
Maps Set up Google alerts Perform an effective Google search Create a blog and post it using Blogger
GRADES: TOTAL POINTS Daily assignments Internet searches Projects Presentations Tests/quizzes Time management/class participation
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Arrive at class on time and ready to work!
Always work to the best of your ability! Act respectfully toward your teacher and
classmates! Raise your hand if you have a question
or need help with your assignments! When absent, check with teacher for
missed work upon returning to class! All makeup work must be completed
within 2 weeks!
Have a great semester!!!