Google Docs Training
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I will provide one on one personal training on how to use Google Docs. You will need an existing Google Account, if you do not have an existing Google Account, please sign up for my other service to get one set up. When you request the service, please let me know what you will be using Google Docs for so that you get the most out of your session.
You will get:
-live instruction via Google Meet (open to using Zoom or other medium that works for you)
- 30 or 60 minute of instruction (includes time for you to try things on your computer with my assistance)
- a video recording of the session sent via a link afterward for your personal use
- instruction personalized for how you intend to use Docs
- 1-3 follow up questions (depending on the complexity of the questions)
Session Options:
1. Basics
- get to and start a Google Doc
- write and format text (font, size, color, bold, italic, underline, highlight, center/left/right align)
- basic formatting best practices to make things look professional (spell check, dictionary, how to use paragraphs, links, font choices)
- copy and paste (both in the document and from other places)
- add and resize pictures
- print or save as pdf
2. Intermediate
- collaboration tools (commenting, sharing, editing at the same time as someone else)
- intermediate layout options (columns and tables, settings for tables, indents, set custom margins and page size)
- intermediate formatting options (line spacing, spaces after paragraphs, headers and footers)
- sharing settings (adding editors, sharing link, options when you are in an organization)
- download to use elsewhere (pdf, Microsoft Word, Open Document format, etc)
3. Advanced
- advanced formatting and layout (paragraph styles, table of contents, outline view, links to other parts in the document, page breaks)
- using add-ons to create better Docs with less work (search for/install/use add ons like mail merge style documents, screen plays, etc.)
- advanced sharing settings (suggestions, tag people in comments, version history, publish to the web)
4. Custom Session
If you have a specific project you need help with or specific things you need to do, we can create a custom session. This is not for me to do the work, but for me to show you how to do it yourself. You can also request a combination of skills from the above sessions.
Optional skill add ons you can add to any session or select as a mini session:
- Language options (changing the language, use special language characters, translations from in the document)
- Academic paper skills (headers/footers, bibliography/works cited add ons and formatting, word count, insert charts and tables, foot notes, insert equations)
- Teacher skills (best practices for using with students/PLCs, combination of skills, advice from my teaching experience)
- Advanced collaboration tools (suggestions, tagging editors in comments, version history, publish to the web)
- eBook formatting (paragraph styles, margins best practices, export to .epub/.pdf or other format, table of contents)
Training & Qualifications
I am a licensed teacher and librarian. I have a master's in library and information science, a bachelor's in English, and a minor in Graphic Design. I teach both adults and children how to use Google Apps for my job as a Library Media Specialist.
Availability & Preferences
evenings, weekends, summer