This document outlines a presentation about using Google Drawings in the classroom. It discusses what Google Drawings is, why it should be used, and how teachers can incorporate it into lessons. The presentation provides examples of ready-made templates and activities that teachers can use or customize for their students. It also demonstrates how to create original drawings and share or publish them.
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About Me
Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER
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In the next 90 min . . .
What is Google Drawing?
Why use Google Drawing?
How can Google Drawing be used in the
classroom?
How can a Google Drawing
be created?
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What is Google Drawing?
Blank canvas
Draw shapes, lines, arrows
Design templates, diagrams
Insert text or graphics
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Why Use Google Drawing?
Is free and easy to use
Runs online
Has many drawing features
Can be downloaded, shared,
or embedded
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Ways To Use Google Drawing
1. Give students ready made activities
2. Have students fill-in templates
3. Let students create from
scratch
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Ready Made Activities
Drag & drop objects | Connect objects with arrows | Fill in shapes with color
Butterfly Life Cycle
goo.gl/V3Ipbg
Phases of the Moon
goo.gl/SNxccG
Seasons
goo.gl/twzcee
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Fill-In Templates
Enter text | Add Images | Use as a guide
5 Senses Diagram
goo.gl/DG7xl9
State|Country Research
goo.gl/uhP4VU
Sandwich Chart
goo.gl/98vzBJ
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Sample Templates
Access the folder of templates I have collected on the session resource page
goo.gl/dWvFW0
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Sharing Drawings
When sharing templates,
share them as View Only
Students will need to make
a copy of the template
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Force Copy of Drawings
Replace /edit with /copy
Source: http://goo.gl/oVbboZ
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Directions
Directions for creating a Google Drawing can be found on the
session resource page.
goo.gl/TWEkqq
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Adding Images
Images can be added in
the following ways:
• Drag & Drop
• Insert Image
• Research Tool
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Publishing
To share your Google Drawing:
• Share as view only
• Download as an image
• Embed it on a website
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Create Your Own
1. Create an ABOUT ME Google Drawing
•Name It
•Add Text, Images, Links
2. SHARE your Google Drawing
padlet.com/diana_benner/aboutme
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Ways To Use Google Drawing
• Teach math concepts such as lines of symmetry, shapes,
fractions, etc.
• Teach students how to tell time
• Create greeting cards
• Create chess and checkers for students
• Improve writing skills with magnetic poetry
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Your TCEA Social Community
Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources
Join the “All Things Google” Group
http://goo.gl/etcj6
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Get Your GOOGLE On Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
March 2nd – Managing Chromebooks via the Dashboard
April 6th – The Power of Add-Ons
May 4th – Google’s Lesser Known Tools
goo.gl/Gg9JYt
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Recommended Chrome Apps & Extensions
• Each app or extension has been reviewed by an
educator before making it on the list, which is organized
by category (Tools, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
and then by topic within each category.
• Each recommended extension or app is then linked so
that you can quickly learn more about it.
tcea.org/google-apps
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Chromebook Certification
• A program to help build foundational skills in using the
Chromebook as an effective instructional tool with students
• Gain knowledge and understanding to effectively integrate
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) into content and use it
for a variety of engaging and meaningful instructional
activities
• Online and self-paced
• Member cost is $99
• Non-member cost is $144, which includes membership
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