Introduction to Google Docs
Franklin Township Public Schools
Curriculum Expo
March 9, 2013
What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is a free, web-based, collaborative word processing program. Google
Docs is part of the Google Drive suite of tools. In addition to Google Docs, the Drive
suite also includes Spreadsheet, Presentation, Forms, and Drawing. Google Docs
allows users to create documents online. Users can work individually,
collaboratively at different times, or collaboratively at the same time in real-time.
Google Applications in Google Drive
Document
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Forms
Drawing
Web Resources
Google
www.google.com
Instructional Technology (Franklin Township Public Schools)
http://www.franklinboe.org//Domain/54
* Please Note: There is more information about Google Docs by clicking
on “Professional Development Tools”
Google Docs Explanation Video (via Teacher Tube)
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9618
How to access Google Docs/Google Drive
Go to the Google website (www.google.com)
Along the menu bar, click “Drive”
At the next screen, you will be prompted to login. If you already use
Google Docs or have a Gmail account, you can sign in. If you need to
create an account, click “Sign Up” and create your account!
Create New Account
OR
Sign into Existing
Account
Congratulations! Once you have signed in, you have access to Google
Docs/Google Drive!