Google Drawings is a flexible program that allows you to add text boxes, word art, images, shapes, and more. Learn creative ways to address content area standards with Google Drawings.

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Googlicious Ways to use
in the Classroom

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About Me
Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
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Google Drawing Time Lapse
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In the next 2 hours. . .
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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Google Drawing

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Highly Powerful
yet
Highly Overlooked
Google Drawing

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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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Let’s Collaborate!
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Galveston Island 1900

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Think about a lesson you will be teaching.

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In The Classroom

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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/z8v6mp
Phases of the Moon
goo.gl/XxeTpQ
Seasons
goo.gl/zuSxBQ

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Fill-In Templates
Enter text | Add Images | Use as a guide
5 Senses Diagram
goo.gl/QboKd9
State|Country Research
goo.gl/mbVnnA
Sandwich Chart
goo.gl/tUYkBN

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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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Go to:
goo.gl/437J8z
Summer Fun!

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Force Copy of Drawings
Replace /edit with /copy
Source: http://goo.gl/oVbboZ

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Create Your Own

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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 Shapes
Many pre-made shapes
can be inserted and
then edited

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Adding Images
Images can be added in
the following ways:
• Drag & Drop
• Insert Image
• Research Tool

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Adding Text
Text can be added in:
• Text Boxes
• Shapes

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Adding Connectors
Connect shapes, images,
and text with the:
• Elbow Connector
• Curved Connector

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Adding Editors
Students can work
together by giving
editing rights

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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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More
Creative Uses

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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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Highly Powerful
yet
Highly Overlooked
Google Drawing

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Your TCEA Social Community
Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources
Join the “All Things Google” Group
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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
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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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