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GOOGLE DOCS: Use Google Docs to complete writing or small group tasks with classmates and peers

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Use Google Docs for student collaboration

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY GOOGLE DOCS STRATEGY

REVIEW

  • Review Google Docs strategy
  • Review additional helpful resources 

PREPARE

  • Gather Materials- Computer or Mobile Device, Gmail account
  • Seek Support- Ask your teacher, tutor, parent or peer for support as needed.

APPLY

  1. Setting up Collaborative Google Document- 
    1. Create a new Google Doc: or open an existing one. 
    2. Click the “Share” button: in the top right corner.
    3. Decide on access levels: by selecting “anyone with the link can be “editor”
    4. Share generated link with collaborators
  2. Identify features to use with collaborators-
    1. Commenting- use the comment feature to provide feedback or ask questions directly on the document without disrupting the main text. 
    2. Suggesting- switch the mode from “Editing” to “Suggesting” to allow for feedback without directly editing.
  3. Start Collaborating with Peers- 
    1. Decide which student will take which specific notes on the lesson
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