How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides
Are you wondering how to make worksheets in Google Slides? With these 5 easy steps, you can create interactive assignments for your students they will love.
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How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | #1 Change the Page Size
Before creating the assignment, change the page size to be the same as a sheet of copy paper (8.5 x 11). To do this, go to the toolbar and click ‘File'–Page Setup — Custom.
This might seem like a strange step to start with, but there is a method to the madness. Although the goal is to create an interactive, digital assignment, having the option to print is a great backup. You never know when the internet will go out, a student needs a paper version for accommodations or someone has lost their computer privileges.
Having the page setup so that it can be printed is essential so the formatting doesn't get thrown off in the future. It's more of a pain to go back and change it later.
How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | #2 Create & Insert the background
The background is the part of the assignment that you want to “glue down”. These are the items in the assignment you don't want kids to change.
Think of it like this.
When you make a photocopy of a worksheet, the students can't move the directions and graphic organizers around. They are to complete the assignment and add their answers on top.
To do this in Google Slides, create the background of the assignment, download as an image, then insert it as the background.
How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | #3 Create moveable objects
Now that the background is in place, time for the fun part; the moveable pieces! Moveable objects can come in many forms digitally; drag & drop, typing in a text box or even watching a video.
While some question types can stay the same like traditional paper & pencil assignments, many can be enhanced digitally. With these moveable pieces, you're transforming the work where students can be creators with technology and not consumers.
How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | #4 Make a Copy for the Kids
Once the essentials of the assignment are created, make a seperate copy for the students in Google Drive. We don't typically hand students the teacher manual with all of the details. Don't do the same thing with your master slides.
After making a copy, delete any unnecessary slides the kids don't need to complete their work.
How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | #5 Share assignment!
Google Slides can be shared on a variety of platforms; Google Classroom, Seesaw, Schoology, Canvas and more! They can even be downloaded as PowerPoint files which is a great option for platforms that don't support Google Slide assignments.
Make sure when sharing, you're sending the student version that you made in the previous step.
How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides | Need help?
As you become more comfortable with Google Slide creation, you'll discover all the tricks within the platform.
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