Getting+Started+With+Google+Docs

1. Set up a **[|Google Docs account]** (docs.google.com) - Instructions are on the site. Fill in all of the required form fields. You can set up a Gmail email account __or__ create a Google Account with your existing email address. //(Please note that while it is possible to view a document, spreadsheet or presentation without a Google Account (via an invitation), you'll need to create a Google Account to edit them and to continue accessing Google Docs.)// 2. Open your email account in a new tab. You will need to verify your email address you used to create the account and clicking on the link that Google Docs sends you. 3. Explore your Google Account 4. Go to the Ideas for Using Google Docs document and add at least one benefit of using Google Docs in the classroom. Feel free to insert a comment on other classmate's benefits. 5. Go to the Our Pets spreadsheet and fill in the number of pets you have by adding your count to the total. Also, add a pet category, if needed. And, don't forget to check out the chat feature! 6. Complete the All About Our Class Survey 7. Now, try your hand at creating a document, spreadsheet, and/or form of your own! Share it with a fellow classmate. 8. Be prepared to share how you would use one of the Google Docs Applications with your students. 9. Please add your email address to this document.