Google+Docs+Support

===Google Docs offers easy to use online word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and form creation applications. Because Google Docs is a web based tool, all of a person's work is stored online for easy access from anywhere. Google Docs allows for easy sharing and collaboration between staff and students. Google Docs is a free alternative for students who do not have the Office Suite at home. Documents created in Google Docs can be downloaded into Word and Excel. If you need to create a survey for any reason, Google Forms is an easy tool to use, and it also compiles the survey results! The following help documents, videos and tutorials will get you up to speed and using Google Docs in no time.===

__How-Tos, Integration Ideas and Tutorials__

 * [[file:Creating a Google Docs Account.doc]] - In order to use Google Docs, one must have a Google account or a gmail address
 * Getting Started with Google Documents - From Google, basic step-by-step instructions for starting to use Google documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
 * Google Docs for Educators- Great resources with a teacher focus. Includes information on getting started with Google Docs as well as ideas for integration into the classroom.
 * Google Docs an Overview for Educators - Presentation from Google with a focus on educational uses for Google Docs
 * Google Documents for Teachers- Teacher and tech guru, Richard Bryne has created several how-to's for using Google Docs as a productivity tool and with students. His blog //Free Technology for Teachers//is a wealth of information for those looking to integrate technology into their teaching.
 * How to Create a Quiz Using Google Forms - another how-to from teacher and tech guru, Richard Bryne. The same steps can be followed to create a quiz using Google Forms.
 * Teaching Collaborative Revision Using Google Docs - Teaching guide for utilizing Google Docs' revision features with students.
 * Using Google Docs in the Classroom: Simple as ABC - Simple, step-by-step directions for getting started with the basics.
 * Using Google Docs in the Classroom: Tricks and Tips - How to keep students organized when using Google Docs and how to utilize the revision history.

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 * __Videos__**
 * "Principals and Teachers Talk About Google Docs"** from Google's education branch

From the Google Docs YouTube Channel "**Google Docs**" provides a brief overview of the entire suite of programs media type="youtube" key="epYTQ4lHdnQ?version=3" height="240" width="459" align="left"



From the Google Docs YouTube Channel "**Sharing**" provides an overview of how document sharing works. media type="youtube" key="YB5f1ZtG28k?version=3" height="294" width="461" align="left"



From the Google Docs YouTube Channel "**Collaboration**" will give you ideas how how mutiple students or staff members can work together on a document.media type="youtube" key="MNVAHoDcww4?version=3" height="305" width="446" align="left"

From the Google Docs YouTube Channel "**Documents**" provides an overview of the features available in the document component. media type="youtube" key="sPymmJpTHJo?version=3" height="331" width="470"

From the Google Docs YouTube Channel, "**Spreadsheets**" provides an overview of the features available in the spreadsheet component. media type="youtube" key="7bqLDGldllQ?version=3" height="296" width="476"

From the Google Docs YouTube Channel, "**Presentations"** provides an overview of Google's equivalent to PowerPoint media type="youtube" key="x_vMdWzHSq8?version=3" height="305" width="481"

From the Google Docs YouTube Channel, "**Forms"** provides an overview of the myriad of uses for Google's Forms. This is an easy way to create surveys! media type="youtube" key="csoftt-PNy8?version=3" height="286" width="483"