I use Google Docs templates to distribute customizable copies of documents to my students and share with coworkers. I discovered this feature while trying to figure out how to create online vocabulary cards to correspond with a year-round, district-wide vocabulary program. Now, all of my freshmen keep their vocabulary cards on their blogs instead of clinging to a metal ring in their backpacks. My JCCS Academic Vocabulary Card template is available at: http://bit.ly/jccsvocabslides.
| | How to Use a Google Docs Presentation Template with Students | |
| | Step | Tips |
| 1. | Teacher builds blank template Google Docs. | · Add a place for the student to insert his/her name. · Add instructions of how to duplicate additional blank slides. |
| 2. | Teacher publishes template to Google Docs Template Gallery. | · Place template in Students and Teachers category. · Write a purpose and/or instructions in the description. · Use identifying words in the title and description. |
| 3. | Teacher shares link to template with students. | · Post a link on the classroom blog or wiki. · Use a URL shortener, such as http://bit.ly/. |
| 4. | Student downloads and customizes the template. | · Remind students to rename the document with an appropriate title. |
| 5. | Student adds content during lessons. | · Teach students to add images, use spell check, and adjust font sizes. |
| 6. | Student publishes personalized presentation with embed code. | · If the presentation will be added to over time, place it in stagnant location on his/her blog or website. |
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