Google Slides
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WHAT IS GOOGLE SLIDES?
Google Slides is a presentation creation service that is part of the Google Drive suite along with other services such
as Google Docs or Google Sheets. GET
GETTING STARTED
• Access your WCU Google Workspace account at accounts.google.com.
• Access Google applications by selecting from the top right corner. Select the icon.
• Create a new presentation by selecting “+Blank” or select a template presentation.
• Create a blank slide deck, select a theme, or select to upload a saved theme from your
computer.
• Import existing presentations from your computer by selecting File > Import Slides > Upload.
• Share your document with other students by selecting from the top right corner.
● Force Copy: Protect your original document from being edited by creating a copy link version
o On your slides presentation, tap on the Share button. Set permissions to Anyone with the link and
tap Copy Link.
o Paste that link into another tab or document and replace the word edit with copy. This will force
the user to make a copy instead of opening and editing your original document.
o Example:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/loremipsum/edit… change to...
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/loremipsum/copy …
HOW CAN I USE GOOGLE SLIDES IN THE CLASSROOM?
JEOPRADY
Jeopardy games using Google Slides are pretty useful! They are great to have fun with your students and review
concepts related to different subjects, or review before a test. You can create a Jeopardy board from scratch using
online tutorials, or save a template made by other educators.
CHOICE BOARDS
A choice board usually looks like a Bingo board that has a different activity inside each of the squares. The activities
can appeal to a wide variety of learning styles and are easy to create using Google Slides. There is no need to print
out paper copies of your Choice Boards – simply share the link with your students and everyone will be able to
view or edit the assignment.
INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
These notebooks allow students to have a central space where they can freely create, write and make meaning.
Create a slides presentation and assign each student a slide number to use, or let students create their own slide
notebook and view it to see their progress. Here are some ideas by Ditch that Textbook.
SHARED GOOGLE SLIDES
Check out these additional ideas for other activities using shared google slides Student Collaboration in Shared
Google Slides
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Click here for a video overview of Google Slides including tips and slide decks for classroom use.
