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Guide to using Google Workspace to develop collaborative activities

The various tools in Google Workspace offer a flexible way of not only delivering content, but engaging students in activities in real-time. Here are some examples of how you can use Google Workspace to develop collaborative activities.

Google tool What can this be used for? Resources
Google Docs
(Documents)
  • Class resource building
  • Groupwork work-in-progress
  • Collaborative notes
  • Rough draft peer review (low-stakes)
Google Sheets
(Spreadsheets)
  • Sign up sheet for presentation topics
  • Collaborative lab data collection
  • Group task lists
Google Drawings
(Diagrams and charts)
  • Downloadable graphics/badges
  • Collaborative timeline building
  • Infographics and memes 
Google Slides
(Presentation slides)
  • Group presentations
  • Class poster gallery
  • Digital storybook
Google Forms 
(Data collection)
  • Real-time class polling
  • Student-driven class FAQ

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