This document provides an overview of how Google Drive tools can be used in the classroom. It recommends creating a Gmail account and mailing group for each class to allow sharing documents. Google Docs can be used for homework assignments, peer feedback on papers, and submitting work. Google Sheets is suitable for gradebooks, group pairings, rubrics, and pairing with Google Forms. Google Slides can enable collaboration on lessons and notes. Google Forms can create tests, polls, and collect parent information.

1. GOOGLE DRIVE IN THE
CLASSROOM
BY LESLIE HERMES

2. INTRODUCTION
• Google Drive is an easy way for you to incorporate technology
into the classroom
• You and your students will need to create or use an existing
Gmail account
• It is highly recommended that a mailing group is created for
each class
• This will allow you to share a whole document with the class by typing in
the mailing group name rather than typing in each name
• Watch this video if you need help creating this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsEQ9SxJShM

3. GOOGLE DOCS
• Google Docs is one of the best tools to use in your classroom
• Here are a few ways you can use Google docs:
• Instead of printing out the homework sheet – share it with them and
allow them to type their answers in
• Allow students to share their papers via Google docs with their peers so
they can receive feedback on it
• Allow students to submit their work to you by sharing the link to their
Google Document

4. GOOGLE SHEETS
• Google Sheets is a great tool for teachers to use
• Examples:
• Grade books
• Group Pairings
• Creating Rubrics
• It also pairs with Google Forms…coming up!

5. GOOGLE SLIDES
• Google Slides is the online version of PowerPoint
• How it can be used:
• Collaboration in student groups
• Collaboration on lessons between teachers
• Easily providing notes to students

6. GOOGLE FORMS
• Google Forms is a great tool to use in the classroom to gather
data
• How it can be used:
• Creating tests to assess knowledge
• Use it as a poll to assess viewpoints of parents, students, or colleagues
• Use it on parent teacher night to have parents log their information for
easy access

7. INFORMATION ON FLUBAROO (GRADER
FOR GOOGLE SHEETS):
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?
V=U06W3H_IDHO