Description
Google drawing is a free software by
Google. It allows users to easily create diagrams and charts. Users can collaborate with each other in real
time by using Google Drawing. This tool is very useful for creating flowcharts,
concept maps, layout diagrams, mind maps and many other types of charts. There
is a wide variety of shapes available that you can use to create diagrams and
charts.
Google drawing has made group tasks
easier because multiple people can also work on a single diagram at a time. Anyone
who has a Google account can use this
tool without any cost. This tool is widely used in organizations and in classrooms.
How Google Drawing Works
Here is how you can create a drawing
by using google drawing:
1. Go to Google drive on your computer.
2. On the top left corner, you will
find a “new” button. Click on New > More > Google Drawings
3. By using editing tools, insert
shapes, drawings of your choice.
4. Once you are done, copy and paste
your drawings to another file.
Here is how you can share google
drawing with other team members:
1. On the upper right corner, click on
the “share” button.
2. Enter the details of your team
members to whom you want to give access.
If you want to resize the canvas (in
case you don’t want it to be on a whole page), use the following method:
1. Go to “File”.
2. Click on “page setup”.
3. Click on “custom”.
4. Choose the default measurement of
your choice (inches, centimeters, points or pixels).
5. Choose the size that you want.
Here is how you can add text to the
shapes:
1. Double click on a shape.
2. You will see a text icon (T in a
rectangle). Click on this text icon.
3. Drag the text box as per your
requirements.
4. Type the text in text box.
You can also align, highlight and
format the text as per your requirements.
Using Google Drawing with elementary students
All ideas come from the Technology Teacher Tribe FB Group.
Google Drawing is considered as one
of the best tools that can be used for teaching and learning. If you want to
use Google Drawing with your elementary students, here is the best way by which
you can do it:
Create a Foldable Book
Creating a foldable book with Google
drawing is a fun and interesting project that your students will definitely
enjoy. Here is how you can do this:
1. Divide the page into 4 equal boxes
or parts by using lines in (+) shape.
2. In the bottom right box, place the
cover image of your book.
3. In the bottom left box, place the
picture of the back cover.
4. In the top left and top right box,
place images and texts. But keep this in mind that everything that you place in
these two boxes should be upside down.
5. Print this drawing.
6. Fold the drawing from left to right
and then from bottom to top in order to make a book.
This is the best way by which
students can create books about something that they are already learning. It
will enhance their learning skills and will develop interest. By using the same
method, students can also make greeting cards.
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