The Google Apps Specialist

Across over 35 projects, students will practice and reinforce essential Google Apps skills as they plan and create professionally-designed word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

Using the most popular Google Apps, students complete work orders for their employer, The Google Apps Specialist, Inc. These hands-on projects covering core Google Apps skills challenge students to produce professional documents for a series of real-world clients, mirroring a realistic business environment. The Google Apps Specialist is three simulations in one book, using five of the most popular Google productivity apps: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites. Whether formatting a flyer, creating an order form, or developing a business pitch presentation, students will love the engaging projects in this simulation.

• Over 35 projects to practice and reinforce Google Apps skills
• Covers Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites
• Challenges students to use critical thinking, creativity, and decision-making skills
• Projects have been organized into an easy-to-read, self-guided format
• Hi-resolution logos help students create professional documents for their clients
• Online Instructor Resources include Project Source Files and Solutions

Unit Descriptions

Unit 1: Docs

• Formatting & Editing Text
• Business Document Formatting
• Formatting Tables
• Using Drawing Tools & Images
• Using Hyperlinks and Bookmarks
• Sharing and Assigning Permissions
• Collaborating with Docs and more...

Unit 2: Sheets

• Formatting Cells & Text Alignment
• Using Formulas
• Using AutoFill and AutoSum
• Creating & Formatting Charts
• Sorting Data
• Using Cell References
• Collaborating with Sheets and more...

Unit 3: Slides

• Formatting Text & Images
• Using Themes
• Using Slide Transitions & Animation
• Formatting Tables & Lists
• Using Advanced Tools & Features
• Collaborating with Slides and more...

Unit 4: Forms

• Changing Form Settings
• Using Different Question Types
• Surveying and Viewing Responses
• Collaborating with Forms and more...

Unit 5: Sites

• Creating Sites
• Duplicating and Enhancing Sections
• Adding Subpages
• Adding New Section Types
• Collaborating with Sites and more...

The Free Online Instructor Resources for The Google Apps Specialist are housed on eReadiness.com.

Online Instructor Resources Include:

• Project Source Files
  • Native Google source files offer instructors the option to share each project's starting file with students, or to require students to key for additional practice.
• Project Solutions
  • Project Solutions demonstrate what student work should look like in order to simplify grading for instructors.
• Logos
  • Hi-resolution logos are provided to students in .png format, allowing them to produce professionally-styled documents.

Transferable eTextbook Student License: One license is required per student per term within a given school year. Once a term is completed, licenses can be reused. The number of licenses required is equal to the maximum number of students using an eTextbook within one term. See example below:

Minimum: A minimum purchase of 15 licenses is required.

Term: Licenses are valid for 5 years (transferable term to term).

Instructor Resources: Included FREE for unlimited number of instructors; 5-year access.

Format/Delivery: eTextbook is delivered in PDF format. The eTextbook and student/instructor resources can be uploaded to any LMS or accessed through eReadiness.com.

License Pricing: Pricing is determined by the number of licenses purchased. If the number of licenses you require exceeds the quantity displayed, call or email for volume pricing.

Grade: 6-8, 9-12

The Google Apps Specialist (Print) - Min. 15
ISBN: 9781626896109
Author: The Development Team at B.E. Publishing
© 2023
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Print Color: Full Color
Binding: Spiral Bound

The Google Apps Specialist (eTextbook 5 Yr. Student License) - Min. 15
ISBN: 9781626896116
Author: The Development Team at B.E. Publishing
© 2023
Print Color: Full Color