BEX Levy Projects

Introduction:

Google Docs is a collection of web-based applications (word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, and form/survey) that are available with a free Google Account. Each application allows multiple users to collaborate simultaneously online.

Watch the following movie to learn about Google Docs.

Google Doc Examples

IT Blog Post – Nathan Hale

Things to Consider:

• Google Accounts are free for teachers and students.
• All Google Docs have an auto-save feature.
• You can share access with multiple users.
• You can work with others simultaneously, although it is not recommended to edit the same sections at the same time.
  
• The Word Processor has a chat feature.
• You can upload a Word Document by clicking “Upload.” Note: Moving between Google Docs and Word may cause some formatting issues.
  
• There are 2 ways to register:
  • Including an email account at Gmail.com
    
  • Without an email account at Docs.google.com. Use your SPS email address to register.
    

1. Open a Google Docs Account at https://docs.google.com/ or Gmail.com.
2. Click New > and select the application.
3. Click on Untitled to re-name the document.
4. Click in the body of the document to begin entering text.
5. Click the save button as you work (even with auto save).