Tech Topic 57: Three Google Docs Tips with Teodora Petkova
Special guest Teodora Petkova shared her three tips for using Google Docs efficiently for a Writing Workflow. Teodora emphasized on voice typing for initial drafting and incorporating formatting on the go. She highlighted the use of linking to other documents and the "building blocks" feature for organization and tagging. Teodora discussed with Bob, Peggy and Nina the benefits of Google Docs' for project management, resource organization, and clear communication within teams. The ease of use and collaborative features, particularly revision tracking and commenting as key strengths.
The participants advocated about the balance between AI assistance and original thought: While AI can be helpful for research, it's important to maintain your own creative and critical thinking skills.
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Problem - I think faster than I write
01:34 Voice typing in Google Docs
03:33 Problem - Thinking in concepts
03:54 Linking and referencing with Smart Chips
05:22 Problem - You like to tag
05:37 Use Building Blocks and tag collaborators
09:13 Use Gemini to create images to visualize text
09:59 Transcribing handwritten text
11:42 Using Google Docs for collaboration
13:35 How can AI tools help with "tedium"?
14:50 How do you discover new features?
16:25 Advantages of using Docs Building Blocks
18:33 Advantages of voice typing
21:49 How to use Docs as an individual
Balancing AI Assistance with Original Thought
Collaborative Potential of Google Docs
Teodora is a Content Writer in love with the Semantic Web. She has PhD in Marketing Communication. Teodora Petkova teaches how to work with content aware of semantic technology and dialogic marketing communications practices.
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