Google+Docs+(Novice)

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Overview
The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to //cloud computing// through the use of Google Docs. Participants will set up a google account, create a work-related document and share the document with others in the workshop.

Time Allotted
1 Hour

Goals
By participating in this workshop, participants will experience the benefits of cloud computing through Google Docs.

Outcomes
Participants will be able to
 * Create a Google Account
 * Share a document with other participants
 * Identify a classroom and administrative use of Google Documents

Content
Participants will watch a Common Craft video introduction to Google Documents and then use a Google Form to assess current experience. Summary results from the Form and the Spreadsheet will be shared. Participants explore Google resources through a PBworks page and brainstorm ways that Google Documents could be used in instruction as well as administratively. After creating a document, participants will share it with another participant. Measure of goals accomplished with be measured by retaking the Google assessment.

Instructional Strategy/Activities
Complete Google Survey Post to a Google Document Explore Google tutorial wiki page Create Google account Share how Google Docs can be used Create a document and share it Use folders to organize documents Complete Google Survey

Resources
Common Craft Google Intro YouTube Use of Google Form Google Account Sign Up Use of Google Document Google Docs > Help Articles Module 4: Docs Google 2ooles (PBWiki Page) YouTube Google Doc Channel Creating Google Forms Be Like Google Podcast

Evaluation
Completion of Outcomes Post Workshop Survey

Getting Started
Use of Google Form Responses Google Account Sign Up Use of Google Document

Exploring
Teacher Created Google Documents Google for Educators Google Resources [|YouTube Chanel]

Practice
**Creating** Document media type="custom" key="7079671" Folders Google

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**Sharing**
[| Discussion Posting] Document

Reflecting
Use of Google Form