Seating Chart Slides by Alice Keeler takes a list of student names in a Google Doc™ and sends each name to a tile in Google Slides™. This collects no user data. No PII.
Get Going with Seating Chart Slides
Take your student roster list in Google Docs and turn it into a seating chart in Google Slides with Seating Chart Slides. This intuitive tool simplifies the process of creating and managing classroom seating arrangements, saving you valuable time and effort.
But its functionality extends far beyond just seating charts. Seating Chart Slides leverages the power of sending text from a Google Doc to individual shapes in Google Slides, opening up a world of creative possibilities in your classroom. Imagine engaging activities like magnetic poetry, interactive vocabulary games, or collaborative story building. The possibilities are endless!
Getting Started with Seating Chart Slides
- Install the Add-on: Head to the Google Workspace Marketplace and search for “Seating Chart Slides.” Click “Install” and follow the prompts to add the add-on to your Google Slides account.
- Create a New Seating Chart: Open a new Google Slides presentation and click on “Add-ons” in the menu bar. Select “Seating Chart Slides” and choose “Create New Seating Chart.”
- Customize Your Layout: Select your desired classroom layout (e.g., rows, groups, horseshoe) and input the number of students in your class.
- Add Student Names: You have two options: either import your roster directly from Google Docs or drag and drop student names from the sidebar onto the seating chart. You can also use the “Auto-Fill” feature to randomly assign students to seats.
- Customize and Organize: Use the various customization options to rearrange seats as needed. Personalize your seating chart to align with your teaching style and classroom dynamics.
- Share and Collaborate: Share your seating chart with colleagues or co-teachers for easy collaboration and feedback. This feature promotes teamwork and allows you to gather valuable insights from your peers.
Unleash Your Creativity with Seating Chart Slides
Seating Chart Slides is more than just a seating chart tool. It’s a versatile platform for fostering creativity and engagement in your classroom.
- Magnetic Poetry: Create a virtual magnetic poetry board by sending words from a Google Doc to individual shapes in Google Slides. Students can then rearrange the words to create poems, stories, or other creative expressions.
- Vocabulary Games: Design interactive vocabulary games where students match words to definitions or images. Use the “Auto-Fill” feature to randomly assign words to shapes, making each game unique and engaging.
- Collaborative Stories: Divide your class into groups and assign each group a different part of a story to write. Use Seating Chart Slides to combine each group’s contributions into a cohesive narrative.
- Interactive Presentations: Create presentations where students can manipulate elements on the slide, such as moving objects or revealing hidden information. This can add a layer of interactivity and engagement to your lessons.
The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. With Seating Chart Slides, you have the tools to transform your classroom into a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
