Drawing

Drawing seems to be a natural partner to the other apps within Google Docs, but it just hasn't gained all that much traction, it seems. In some ways, it parallels Microsoft Office which has a drawing toolbar, but not much ado is made of it, though folks use it when needed.

To be fair, the Drawings portion of Google Docs still is fairly new (barely a year old). Here is an __ [|announcement] __ that mentions it and an introduction from Google, __ [] __. This blog mention may be helpful, __ [] __, or this explanation, __ [] __.

There are 2 different video podcast tutorials on your iPad: Ellinz Project, "Creating a Drawing in Google Docs" Technology Tips for Classroom Teachers, "Episode 5: Google Docs--Drawing Tool"

Experiment a bit with the Drawing feature. You can be among the pioneers in finding new ways to use it.

The only lesson plan is one you have seen before, but may want to look at again, from the drawing component considerations, this time.

**Lesson Plans** //Elementary// Language Arts - "Book Buddies" - __ [] __ -

**__Performance Record__** You will need a reply to the Drawing topic at GAIN-CPED5300 on Google Groups on what you learned about using the Drawing component of Google Docs and how you believe it could be useful to you as a teacher.