How to Use Google Docs - Part 1

How to Use Google Docs - Part 1

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  How to UseGoogleDocsPresented by:Kris Gibson, Brittany Connors, Karey Klemm, Andrell Williams, Lisa Raymond and Liat Rothfeld
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  Does this looklike your group when it collaborates? How often do we have to meet with other colleagues during lunch, after school, before school, or while at home?
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  Ready to Learn?Thispresentation will help you to understand how to use two parts of Google Docs: the word processor and the presentation creator. Here we go!
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  Do you knowthe basics of Microsoft Word?Great! Then you are already on your way to learning the basics of Google Docs!
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  Why Use GoogleDocs?FREEAccessibilityStorage capabilitiesTimelyCollaborationUser-friendly (similar to word processing programs)
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  SimilaritiesMicrosoft Word ToolbarTextFormattingUndo FunctionText AlignmentGoogle Docs Toolbar
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  More SimilaritiesMicrosoft WordGoogleDocs
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  Next up:Google Presenter!
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  Google PresenterA web2.0 based applicationpresented by:
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  Step 1: Opena new presentation inGoogle docs. Step 2: Create your presentation.
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  AdvantagesLimitationsCollaborate, view, orcomment on a project, regardless of location
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  History is saved,so drafts can be viewed
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  Chat feature allowscollaborators or viewers to make comments as they view or work on the project
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  Google Docs canbe translated into 25 different languages
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  Project can beembedded into a website or blog
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  Can upload apresentation made in Microsoft PowerPoint
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  Users must havean internet connection and an account with
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  Offers less customizingfeatures as Microsoft PowerPoint
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  Doesn’t have audiofeaturesIdeas for StudentsIdeas for Teachers
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  Click here fora screencast demonstrating how to embed a Google Presentation into a blog post