Course Outline: Google Apps: Docs, Sheets & Slides

Instructor: John Larson
Contact: john.larson@unlv.edu

Overview:

Welcome to Google Office Apps training. This entry-level course is designed to get you started using Google Apps. Whether you’re new to Google Apps, migrating from Microsoft Office, or simply interested in refreshing your skills, this is the course for you.

In this course you will learn to become more proficient and efficient in your use of these powerful tools, enabling better communication and collaboration with others, managing your workload, and achieving your goals.

How to create and edit word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations:

• Keyboard shortcuts for Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Share, collaborate, and covert documents.
• How to switch from existing Microsoft applications.
• Find Google App resources to help you become more efficient.

Course Expectations

Students will be required to have a basic understanding of computers, know how to connect to the Internet, know how to use an Internet browser, have a Google account (Gmail), and be able to read and send emails.

• Students will be required to participate in classroom discussions.
• Students will be required to complete course reading materials.
• Students will be required to complete homework assignments.

Passing the Course

Since this course is provided for informational purposes, no quizzes or homework will be required. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 5-10 minutes daily at a computer, reviewing their notes and using the computer at the same time. This will bring about the best possible results and will enable students to get the most from the class. Students who practice outside of class seem to learn and retain more than those who rely solely on classroom time for their learning and practice.

Other Important Information

• If you arrive late during the review segment of class, you will be asked to leave the room so that you do not hear the answers. You may take the quiz during the class break.
• If you arrive more than 30 minutes late to class, it is your responsibility to ask your instructor to take the quiz at the class break.
• If you miss a class, there are no make-ups for a quiz or the final exam.
• If you know you will miss a class, inform your instructor. Arrangements to take the quiz or final on the Paradise Campus are dependent upon UNLV staff availability.
•  As a courtesy to others in the room, turn off your cell phone. Please wait until our break or end of class to return calls.
• There will be a 15-20 minute break about half way through the course.
• Do not download anything or install any programs and files on the computers!
• Do not change the files, styles, etc. or save class files or pages on your computer’s desktop. If you want to take notes using the computer, either use an online email program (like Yahoo or Gmail) or use Microsoft Word and save the document to a portable drive.
• At the end of class, turn off the computer AND the monitor.
• All beverages must be in spill-proof containers. No food or eating in class. You will be responsible for any damage to the computer equipment due to spilled beverages or food.

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Class Home Page

• https://unlvweb.com/gapp/gapp-course-outline/
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Course Outline

I. Introduction to Google Apps

1. Introduction to Google Apps
2. Google App resources

II Google Docs Training

1. Introduction to Google Docs
2. Google Docs keyboard shortcuts
3. Getting started with Docs
4. Docs fundamentals
5. Editing documents
6. Document formatting
7. Page formatting
8. Inserting objects
9. Working with tables
10. Share, collaborate, and convert
11. Switching from Mircosoft Word to Google Docs
12. More Google Docs resources

III. Google Slides Training

1. Introduction to Google Slides
2. Google Slides keyboard shortcuts
3. Getting started with Slides
4. Slidees fundamentals
5. Edit and organize a presentation
6. Formatting and theme options
7. Inserting objects
8. Working with graphics and animations
9. Presenting
10. Share, collaborate, and convert
11. Switching from Mircosoft PowerPoint to Google Slides
12. More Google Slides resources

IV. Google Sheets Training

1. Introduction to Google Sheets
2. Google Sheets keyboard shortcuts
3. Getting started with Sheets
4. Sheets fundamentals
5. Editing spreadsheets
6. Formatting spreadsheets
7. Inserting objects
8. Formulas and functions
9. Managing Sheets and data
10. Share, collaborate, and convert
11. Switching from Microsoft Excel to Google Sheets
12. More Google Sheets resources