Online Class: Google Docs

This course bridges traditional word processing with modern digital document creation, highlighting Google Docs as a powerful alternative to conventional tools like Microsoft Word. Attendees will journey through intuitive interface navigation, document formatting, multimedia integration, and real-time collaboration to elevate their document management skills effortlessly.
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 204
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Google Docs: Redefining Word Processing in the Digital Age

In today's fast-paced digital realm, having an efficient word processing tool that effortlessly integrates with the cloud and offers seamless accessibility across devices is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity. Enter Google Docs, Google's dynamic response to traditional word processors like Microsoft Word. While it might appear streamlined, it is powerful in its capabilities, offering users a fluid experience without the complications of excess frills.

This meticulously curated course offers an immersive deep-dive into the world of Google Docs, bridging the gap between classic word processing and contemporary digital document creation. Whether you're a seasoned tech-enthusiast or a complete newcomer, we promise a learning curve that's both enriching and engaging.

Embark on a transformative learning journey where you'll discover:

  • The essence of crafting pristine documents, with or without templates.
  • Seamless transition techniques to import documents from diverse formats.
  • Navigating the intuitive interface across desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Fine-tuning your document with advanced text, paragraph, and page formatting.
  • Incorporating multimedia elements like images and graphics with flair and precision.
  • Collaborative dynamics to synergize real-time document editing and feedback.
  • Advanced publishing methodologies to make your documents web-ready.
  • Elevating your Docs experience with handpicked, impactful add-ons.

Moreover, with the integrated might of Google Drive, you'll be adept at storing, retrieving, and organizing your files like never before.

You don't need to be tech-savvy or have prior knowledge of word processing tools to excel in this course. Each module has been designed with a balance of textual insights, illustrative screenshots, and HD video demonstrations. By the end of this course, you won't just be a user-you'll be a Google Docs aficionado, wielding its capabilities with confidence and creativity.

So, are you ready to redefine your word processing experience and elevate your digital documentation skills? Dive into the dynamic world of Google Docs and watch your productivity soar. Enroll now and embark on this transformative journey!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Unleashing the Power of Real-Time Collaboration with Google Docs

Mastering Google Docs involves a seamless journey from basic setup to advanced functionalities, catering to all user proficiency levels. Its tools, like voice typing and version history, creatively enhance user experience while maintaining document integrity. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: 9770532aa56494zz.png
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Google Docs Unveiled

Navigating Google Docs on a computer is straightforward, with easily accessible tools and an intuitive layout that simplifies document creation and styling. Key features like the Paint Format button and Open Comments Thread enhance document consistency and collaboration, while various sharing options ensure efficient teamwork on all projects. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Mastering Google Docs: A Journey to New Document Frontiers

Opening new documents or templates in Google Docs is intuitive, providing users with a blank canvas or structured guidance to fuel creativity. Templates, ranging from resumes to brochures, help maintain consistency, saving time and elevating professionalism. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Journey Through Text in Google Docs: Unlocking Your Creative Potential

Google Docs simplifies the process of text manipulation, making it easy to create and collaborate on documents. By mastering techniques such as text selection, cutting, and pasting, users can enhance the flow and coherence of their writing. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5. Unlocking Creativity: Bring Life to Your Words with Color

In Google Docs, the choice of font sets the tone of your document while font size and attributes like bold, italics, and underline emphasize key points, making the text more engaging. Colors add vibrancy and differentiate ideas, while advanced features like Strikethrough, Subscript, and Superscript offer nuanced expression. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6. Mastering Google Docs: Enhancing Document Readability and Appeal with Advanced Formatting

Indentation techniques, such as first line and hanging indents, play a crucial role in text hierarchy and clarity within Google Docs. These subtle formatting choices highlight new sections and contribute to an organized document layout. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. The Transformative Power of Styles: Embrace Your Document's Potential

Title and subtitle styles in Google Docs play crucial roles in enhancing document organization, ensuring key information stands out through tailored formatting choices. These styles not only emphasize content hierarchy but also contribute significantly to the visual appeal of the document. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. Visual Harmony: Transforming Documents with Borders and Shading

Google Docs' page size customization offers flexibility for various projects, from traditional papers to bespoke invites. Adjusting dimensions is essential for achieving your desired document aesthetic and ensuring practicality in presentation. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Visual Communication in Digital Documentation

Enhancing documents with images from Google Photos or online searches can elevate any project, making even academic or professional work more accessible and memorable. Google Docs provides a seamless experience in integrating various visual elements, whether for personal projects or collaborative work settings. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10. Crafting Documents with Shapes, Charts, and Creativity

The visual tools available in Google Docs are excellent for enhancing presentations across educational and corporate settings, bridging data and comprehension. Collaboration features further enhance document development, combining collective insights and strategic visual elements for maximum impact. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11. Tables in Google Docs: Organize and Inspire

Creating tables in Google Docs is an empowering experience that combines intuitive use and flexibility, enabling document creators to organize and emphasize important information seamlessly. The function of tables extends beyond mere data organization, offering dynamic formatting and creative layout capabilities. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12. Creative Document Enhancements: A Guide

Footnotes and hyperlinks serve as strategic tools for adding depth and intertextual connections in your documents, seamlessly intertwining supporting data and resources. Google Docs equips creators to enhance clarity and reader interaction, pushing the envelope of document interactivity. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13. Publish and Print: Google Docs Simplified

Harness the full potential of Google Docs by integrating it with other applications such as Sheets for data and Slides for presentations, building a cohesive digital workspace. This integration allows for a dynamic flow of information, enhancing document value and presentation effectiveness. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14. Google Docs Collaboration 101

Google Docs boosts productivity through features like version history, voice typing, and add-ons, offering a blend of adaptability and innovation. As technology evolves, these tools ensure users can streamline their processes and maintain a competitive edge in collaboration. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15. Mastering Google Docs: A Comprehensive Guide to Document Excellence

Enhanced with add-ons, Google Docs exceeds its role as a word processor, creatively expanding its functionality through integrated applications like bibliographic managers and SEO tools. These add-ons allow users to tailor their document management experience, optimizing workflows for increased productivity. 69 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
209
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what a word processor is and what Google Docs capabilities are.
  • Demonstrate navigating Google Docs.
  • Demonstrate working with text, formatting text, and styling paragraphs in Google Docs.
  • Demonstrate applying styles to documents.
  • Demonstrate page formatting.
  • Demonstrate inserting graphics and pictures.
  • Demonstrate inserting drawings and charts.
  • Demonstrate creating tables in Google Docs.
  • Demonstrate publishing and printing documents.
  • Demonstrate sharing and collaborating on documents.
  • Describe methods for editing and proofing a document using Google Docs.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Google Docs
Course Number: 9770532
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (3,280 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "Overall, it was an excellent course! After reading the main body of each lesson, I enjoyed having the option to watch the included video recap of the lesson, which I always chose to do, in addition to trying out all the things I had learned by exploring them in my own documents and sample documents in Google Docs on my computer. I found this a very empowering course!!" -- James S.
  • "I knew a little about Google Docs from working with it at work. This was very helpul to me since I didn't know how much it could do." -- Tami H.
  • "I thought this course was very helpful. It provided a lot of detailed information and walked through the steps so that I could follow along in my own Google docs example." -- Katie P.
  • "I found parts of the course very difficult for me. I'm not used to using charts and graphs and some areas didn't appear on my program as they did on the demonstrations. I am, however very glad I took this course. I enjoyed the instructors voice and he was very easy to listen to and follow. I often found myself going back to listen again for clarity." -- Michele P.
  • "This course was very helpful. I am always assisting teens on the computer and they are mostly using Google Docs. Now I will be able to assist them better when they need help with their homework." -- Tamra M.
  • "I would have guessed I would have known how to use Google Docs fairly well since have used Microsoft Word but still found lots of valuable information and tools I would not have known about." -- Sandra A.
  • "Thank you! Although I have had some experience with Google Docs, it was nice to have lessons. I was able to learn new skills." -- Pamela H.
  • "Course was extremely thorough. I now know Google Docs inside and out. I thought the pace of the course was great particularly for complete beginners." -- Rebecca G.
  • "The content was helpful and I was able to see differences between Google Doc and other word processing programs that I frequently use." -- Elissa M.
  • "I have been using Google Docs and now I learned how to do more things with it. The course was very helpful." -- Jane S.
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