Learning Guide: Google Docs

Learning Guide: Google Docs


Describe the Tool- Google Docs is an excellent collaboration tool for Gmail users within an organization. Google Docs offers a suite of web based collaboration applications that allow for the creation/sharing of documents, spreadsheets, forms, drawings, and presentations (Wagner, 2010). This application, allows students/professionals to collaborate for data tracking, coursework, and create professional documents before implementing formally. In addition, Google Docs is free to use and is found in Google applications.

Image result for google docsEffective Instruction- Google Docs is a collaboration tool that allows many different individuals to view and edit the same document. Therefore, it streamlines student participation as it allows them to comment through the comments section and give instant feedback. Google Doc can help transform classrooms and work teams with immense efficiency and be accessible to anyone who has a computer. According to Spaeth & Black (2012), Google Docs spreadsheets can be used to solve complicated math problems. When multiple students edit a single spreadsheet, they can view their peers work. This is a great example of using a collaboration tool in the 21st century.

Strategies for Integration- To effectively use Google Docs, instructors should create ideas on how they can be integrated into the classroom/workplace. In my current role, I use Google Docs as a method of collaborating with my employees to insure that organization goals are being achieved. Integrating Google Docs is very easy and effective however, they must be used in the right way in order to achieve the best impact. Google Docs are great for formal collaboration because it is a shared document and creators can choose who is granted access. Also, for supervisors it shows who is viewing and editing the document.

How to Get Started- Getting started using this collaboration tool is easy for the author of the document because they just have to share it with their peers. The following steps will help users:
·         Direct your browser to www.google.com/docs and click on the Google Apps icon and select Docs.
·         Create your document- You can create a spreadsheet, form, drawing, or presentation.
·         Add content- Use the Google Doc tool bars (similar to Word) to format your content.
·         Share your content- Click on the share button on the top right hand corner and invite people.

The following websites are a good reference:

https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/docs/get-started/#!/
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/google-docs
https://www.popularmechanics.com/about/a25781000/how-to-use-google-docs/


References

Spaeth, A.D., & Black, R.S. (2012). Google docs as a form of collaboration learning. Journal of Chemical Education. Retrieved from: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/ipdf/10.1021/ed200708p

Wagner, R. (2012). Using google docs as a collaboration tool. Athletic Training Education Journal, Vol. 5, Iss. 5. Retrieved from: https://www.natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1947-380X-5.2.94

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