Exciting news for educators: Google has introduced new templates in Google Slides and Docs, designed to save you time and simplify your workflow. Whether you’re creating lesson plans, classroom activities, or presentations, these ready-made templates are here to help you stay organised and focus on what matters most—engaging your students and colleagues. Read on to explore how these templates can enhance your teaching practice!
Google Docs
Build high-quality, modern documents faster in Google Docs with 40 new templates
Google have introduced a collection of 40 new high-quality, visually modern designs in Google Docs.
These pre-made pageless templates consist of several new features that make your documents visual and effective. Document tabs keep your documents organised, placeholder chips make it easy for you and your collaborators to add data, and building blocks, pre-set layouts and styles give your document a premium look and feel. Accessible via the “Templates” button at the top of a newly created document or by going to File > New > From template gallery in an open document, users can find customisable templates that cater to a wide range of use cases. For example, there are templates for blog posts, press releases, business proposals, and journals, in addition to a reading list and class notes templates.
Google Slides
Introducing a refreshed library of high-quality Google Slides templates that elevate your presentations
Google have introduced a new collection of modern, professionally designed templates in Google Slides to help users build presentations much faster. These new templates cater to a wide range of use cases that provide users with the perfect starting point for their presentations.
For example, lesson plans, book reports and project reports templates can be utilised specifically for supporting education. However, milestone celebrations, workshop facilitation and team game templates are available for collaborative team-working.
Access these templates by clicking the new “Templates” button in the Slides toolbar or by navigating to Insert > Templates. Once selected, you can browse the collection, choose a template that aligns with your vision and style, and opt to insert all slides or just the ones you need. From there, you can easily personalise the template with your own content.
Google Help: Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides
