Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets & Forms

Amy Reynolds, Assistant DirectorJoshua Wolff, Staff Developer

 Office of Instructional Technology / Manhattan

Division of Accountability & Achievement Resources

What is Google Docs?

• Google Docs is a free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet and presentation tool that allows you to create and edit documents from anywhere and collaborate with multiple people at the same time.

• Google Docs for Educators http://tinyurl.com/6j7ds7

Anywhere access & collaboration

Google Docs is different:• Documents are saved

online and can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection

• Collaboration: Multiple people can work together on the same document. No need to email documents back and forth.

• Pick who can access your documents

Access documents from anywhere

• Work from any computer, 24/7, since documents are stored securely online

• All you need is browser and internet connection, no software version requirements

• No more misplaced files orpapers

Saves changes automatically / Add collaborators

to documents

Folders organize your work

Ability to publish document

Not just documents…Forms, Spreadsheets and presentations too!

View documents online…

Getting Started

• Google Account https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount 

• Documentswww.google.com - Sign In

• Helphttp://tinyurl.com/ysjtfe

Overview Google Docs…

• Share and collaborate in real time • Create and share your work online• Upload from and save to your desktop• Edit anytime, from anywhere• Pick who can access your documents• Share changes in real time• Files are stored securely online• Publish Docs if desired • It's FREE!

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