This week, we Tech It Up a Notch with Google Drawings, a free, often overlooked tool in Google Workspace that opens up creative possibilities for learners of all ages. We share practical classroom ideas for using Google Drawings to make art, design diagrams, and explore maths and science concepts in visual ways. We unpack how this simple tool can boost creativity and digital fluency without the need for fancy software.

Key Takeaways

• Google Drawings is a free, cloud based tool for creative and visual learning.
• Great for art, design, diagrams, mapping, and maths concepts like tessellation and symmetry.
• Works seamlessly within Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Classroom).
• Promotes collaboration, creativity, and sustainable digital practice.
• Best used on laptops or Chromebooks (not mobile or iPad compatible).
• A powerful entry point for digital art and design across the curriculum.
• Perfect for collaborative planning and thinking through new projects with colleagues.

Resources

Google Drawings

Google Workspace for Education

Google Classroom