Online Webinar Event Day Schedule:
Google Basics Session #1: Google Sheets: An Intro to Working with Data, Using Preset Formulas, and More
Presented by Kim Munoz at 10:00 - 10:30am
Google Sheets is a powerful free online app that you and your students can use to enter and analyze data on collaborative spreadsheets. Google Sheets are easy to use, but it can be helpful to know some basic features and tips so that you can readily begin building, formatting, and sharing data and spreadsheets. Join Kim Munoz as she demonstrates step-by-step how to create a basic Google Sheet. As part of creating a sheet, she will show how to enter, sort, and find data. In addition, Kim will show how to apply preset formulas, insert rows and columns, add comments, include images, share sheets, and more.
Google Basics Session #2: Google Sheets: Project Ideas and Implementation Across Curriculum
Presented by Lauren Boucher at 11:00 - 11:30am
The idea of "using spreadsheets" usually doesn't elicit much excitement or anticipation, yet spreadsheets can be extremely versatile tools in your instructional toolbox. From math to science, and everywhere in between, spreadsheets can provide autonomy and engagement for your students - and when you add the convenience, ease-of-use, and collaborative aspect of Google Sheets, you have a true powerhouse. Join Lauren Boucher as she shares implementation and project ideas using Google spreadsheets at all grades levels. You will receive project templates and lesson resources, and will leave with a better understanding of how truly useful spreadsheets can be!
Google Basics Session #3: Google Docs: An Intro to Creating, Formatting, Sharing, and More
Presented by Jerry Swiatek at 12:00 - 12:30pm
Google Docs is a powerful free app that you and your students can use to create, share, edit, and collaborate on documents, reports, and written assignments. While Google Docs are easy to use, it can be helpful to know some basic features and tips so that you can readily begin creating and collaborating. Join Jerry Swiatek as he demonstrates step-by-step how to create a basic Google Doc. As part of creating a document, he will show how to check spelling, add images, wrap text, apply formatting, enter comments, and more. Jerry will also cover how to share, find, and organize documents so that you and your students can begin using this awesome collaborative tool.
Google Basics Session #4: Google Docs: Project Ideas and Classroom Suggestions
Presented by Sarah Thomas at 1:00 - 1:30pm
Did you know that Google Docs was more powerful than a simple word processing tool? Docs can be used to share work, manage assignments, communicate information, create a variety of collaborative projects, and more. Join Google Certified Innovator Sarah Thomas as she examines features that will take Docs to the next level. In addition to sharing a number of ways in which you might use Docs, Sarah will share helpful features and suggestions that can make your job easier, such as voice typing, add-ons, and a trick to create shareable templates of your documents with other colleagues.
Google Basics Session #5: Google Forms: An Intro to Adding Questions, Applying Themes, Sharing, and More
Presented by Matt Bergman at 2:00 - 2:30pm
Google Forms is a powerful free online app that you can use to enter quizzes, polls, formative assessments, exit tickets, and more. Google Forms are easy to use, but it can be helpful to know some basic features and tips so that you can readily begin building, formatting, and sharing forms. Join Matt Bergman as he demonstrates step-by-step how to create a basic Google Form. As part of creating a form, he will show how to enter different question types, apply preset themes, share forms, and view collected data. In addition, Matt will show how to branch to different pages based on previous answers. Come discover the basics of using this amazing app!
Google Basics Session #6: Easy Formative Assessmet with Google Forms
Presented by Monica Burns at 3:00 - 3:30pm
Google Forms are free to make, easy to use, and completely customizable. Join Monica Burns as she shares some of her favorite ways to use Google Forms for formative assessment. This easy-to-use tool is perfect for teachers looking for a simple way to gather formative assessment data. In this webinar Monica will cover ways to use Google Forms in your classroom, explain how to create them, and show examples of forms that can be customized for any learning environment.