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CHT A040N: Google Applications

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Eff Term Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 10/15/2025
Top Code 051400 - Office Technology/Office Computer Applications (CTE)
Units 0 Total Units (Lecture Units 0)
Hours 18-27 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18-27)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Total Student Learning Hours 18-27
Course Credit Status Noncredit (N)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit No
Grading Policy P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This course will prepare students how to use Google Applications, a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, to communicate and collaborate effectively in the workplace. Topics include Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and other applications. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. ADVISORY: CHT A001N. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Identify the best Google Application for a specific project or task.
  2. Use Google Applications to create a document, sheet, slide, and form.
  3. Demonstrate how to use Google Drive.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Create a Gmail/Google drive account.
  • 2. Identify functions and features in Google Drive.
  • 3. Manage and organize files and folders within Google Drive.
  • 4. Identify parts of an email
  • 5. Create an email message to inform or request information.
  • 6. Explain how to create and share a Google Doc
  • 7. Compose and format a Google Doc for business purposes.
  • 8. Explain how to create and share a Google Sheet.
  • 9. Use Google sheets to organize information, perform calculations or formulas and analyze information.
  • 10. Explain how to create and share a Google Slide.
  • 11. Develop, design and deliver a Google slide presentation related to business.
  • 12. Explain how to create and share a Google Form.
  • 13. Create and administer a Google Form to record and analyze data.
  • 14. Develop graphs and interpret data based on data displays.
  • 15. Practice using other Google Applications such as Google drawing, Google Maps, Google My Maps, Google Sites, Google Translate, Waze, etc.
  • 16. Describe the role of Google applications in the workplace.

Lecture Content

Gmail

  1. Identify parts of an email, subject, greeting, body and closure
  2. Identify basic features to use in an email such as cc, bcc and attachments
  3. Create an email message using English standard mechanics

Google Drive

  1. Create or open a Gmail account to access Google Drive
  2. Use Google Drive features to view content, arrange, download and upload files and folders
  3. Access and open Google apps

Google Doc

  1. Open and share a Google doc
  2. Navigate within the application environment
  3. Enter, edit and format text with font size, color and alignments
  4. Cut, copy and paste content
  5. Apply bullets and numbering
  6. Use paragraph alignments and line spacing
  7. Insert, move, format and resize a photo

Google Sheet

  1. Identify parts of the application window
  2. Create formulas using operators and built-in functions
  3. Enter data, values and labels
  4. Edit, format and clear cell contents
  5. Copy and paste content
  6. Select cells, ranges, rows and columns
  7. Insert, delete and resize columns and rows
  8. Add and delete a worksheet
  9. Insert a chart with basic formatting
  10. Download a Google sheet

Google Slide

  1. Identify the different areas of the application window
  2. Insert new slides using different layouts
  3. Apply a theme
  4. Enter and edit content in placeholders and apply formatting
  5. Cut, copy, and paste placeholders
  6. Copy, move and delete slides
  7. Add bullets and numbering
  8. Add photo, video or an object to a slide
  9. Resize, move and format photos
  10. Download a Google slide

Google Form

  1. Open and create a Google form
  2. Explore features
  3. Create questions for Google form
  4. Share the form and apply settings
  5. Collect and analyze responses

Other Google Applications

  1. Open and explore other Google applications
  2. Identify the purpose for the applications
  3. Discuss features from each applications

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
  • Live Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC9)
  • Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC5)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture/demonstration, individualized instruction.

Reading Assignments

Assign readings from websites, PowerPoints and content pages.

Writing Assignments

Provide written feedback from peer reviews, reflections on skills learned, and how they relate to business documents in the workplace.

Out-of-class Assignments

Practice activities, projects, quizzes, watch videos, and discussions on peer critiques.

Methods of Student Evaluation

  • Short Quizzes
  • Projects (Individual/Group)
  • Problem Solving Exercises
  • Oral Presentations
  • Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Explain the use of different documents with the appropriate application then compare and contrast the differences.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Students will develop a project for each application. Additional projects may be completed to demonstrate further competencies. Reflection writing to share learning experience and areas of strengths and weaknesses.

Other Resources

1. GCFGlobal website 2. Digital Literacy Assessment by Northstar

Resources Subscreen

  • Other: . . ().

Eligible Discipline(s)

  • Office technologies (secretarial skills, office systems, word processing, computer applications, automated office training): Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.