Using Google Slides On Your Phone Is Easier Than You Think!

Have you ever given a presentation to a group of adults or students and thought... "It would be awesome if I could upload these pictures I'm taking right into the Google Slide Presentation without having to email the picture to myself?" There is a super easy answer, and best of all it is FREE! 

If you don't use Google Apps For Education (GAFE), I have to ask... why not? They are so simple that even my second graders could create there own slideshows and collaborate together on a project all at the same time.  I could provide instant feedback to students when they wrote which was a huge bonus and time saver. Over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing some tips and tricks that I have learned and used to help streamline the GAFE tools, but for today, I will just walk you through using Google Slides. I have an iPhone, but it should look similar on any device you use.

First step is to go to to your App Store and search for Google Slides. Download the application. 

Next, Open the Google Slides app. 

If you already have used Google Slides, you can open up any of your presentations at this point. If you haven't you can create a new presentation by clicking on the plus sign. 

This is where it gets fun! You can add a slide anywhere in your presentation. This works well when you want to share student or adult work at the end of the lesson or PD session. To add a new slide and pictures follow these steps. 

1. Click on that picture in the bottom right and choose your format. 

2. Click the plus sign on the top right.

3. Click on image.

4. Choose from photos if you have a photo saved or choose from camera if you want to take a photo right then to insert.

Your photos will then be added to the slide! You can change their size, rearrange them, or make a collage. I listed all of the steps for the beginner, but it only takes a few minutes. 

Here are some other benefits of having Google Slides on your phone as an application:

• You can read and see all Google Slides that are shared with you as long as you have your phone with you!
• Students can share Google Slides with you and you can provide feedback using your phone or device. 
• You can work from anywhere without having to have your laptop!
• Teachers or students can see what other groups did either during your presentation or after if it has been shared with them. 
• You can save these or use them as evidence for your evaluation. 
• It is super easy!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask or comment below!