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Project 6: Technology


Goal 3: Learn to use Google apps.



Goal 3: Learn how to use Google apps.



Choices


ALearn to use Google Docs.


  1. Get started with the GSuite Learning Center for Google Docs. Topics including creating and importing documents, editing and formatting text, sharing documents and collaborating, etc.
  2. Get started with Google Docs. Study tutorial 3 for an introduction and 8-15 for learning more skills.
  3. Watch these videos for more help with Google Docs.

    Tutorial 01: Learn the Basics (4:35) - 2015
    Google Docs and Sheets Tutorial - 2017 (20:43)

  4. Follow this tutorial for Google Docs.

    How to Use Google Docs in 2024—8:02




BLearn to use Google Drive.


  1. Get started with the GSuite Learning Center for Google Drive. Topics include uploading and storing files, synching and accessing files, viewing, updating, and organizing files, etc.
  2. Get tips for Google Drive at the
    Google Support Center    .
  3. Follow this Google Drive tutorial from the Google Support Center.

    Google Drive Help

  4. Get started with Google Drive on the GCFLearnFree site. Study tutorials 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 for learning more skills.
  5. Watch this video for more help with Google Drive.

    Google Drive Tutorial (28:18) - 2024




CLearn to use Google Sheets.


  1. Get started with the GSuite Learning Center for Google Sheets. Topics including creating and importing spreadsheets, adding new content, working with rows, columns, and cells, etc.
  2. Get started with Google Sheets. Study tutorials 8-16 to learning more skills.
  3. Watch this video for more help with Google Sheets.

    Google Sheets Tutorial (30:11) - 2017



  4. Follow this tutorial for Google Sheets.

    Essential Google Spreadsheet Tutorial


DLearn to use Google Slides.


  1. Get started with the GSuite Learning Center for Google Slides. Topics including creating and importing slides, adding and customizing content, sharing presentations, etc.
  2. Get started with Google Slides. Study tutorials 3 for an introduction and 8-14 for learning more skills.
  3. Watch this video for more help with Google Slides.

    How to Use Google Slides, 2024 - 7:32



  4. Here are tips on how to use Google Slides.

    How to Use Google Slides


ELearn to use GMail.


  1. Get started with the GSuite Learning Center for Gmail. Topics including composing and sending email, replying to email, organizing your inbox, finding emails, etc.
  2. Get started with an Introduction to Gmail. Then follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include setting up and signing into an account, sending and responding to emails, managing your email, etc.
  3. Get started with an Introduction to Gmail. Then follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include setting up and signing into an account, sending and responding to emails, managing your email, etc.
  4. Watch this video for more help with Gmail.

    Gmail Tutorial For Beginners 2024 (19:31) - 2024



  5. If you need typing practice for creating emails, try this tutorial.

    Typing Tutorial