Teachfloor + Google Docs
Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!
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When a participant completes an entire course you can find and create a specific document.
When a new user joins a course you create a document from text.
When a user marks an element as completed you can create a document from template.
Why Integrate Teachfloor with Google Docs
Running a cohort-based course means juggling enrollment, content delivery, and learner tracking all at once. Connecting Teachfloor with Google Docs through Zapier lets you automate documentation tasks that would otherwise eat into your teaching time. Every time a learner joins, completes a course, or hits a milestone, a Google Doc can be created or updated without you lifting a finger.
This integration is especially useful for educators who rely on Google Docs for lesson planning, feedback reports, or collaborative assignments. Instead of manually copying participant details, you can let automation handle the paperwork while you focus on delivering a great learning experience.
Use Cases
Auto-Generate Welcome Documents for New Participants
When a new participant joins your Teachfloor course, Zapier creates a personalized Google Doc containing their onboarding instructions, course syllabus, and key dates. This ensures every learner receives a consistent welcome package the moment they enroll, saving you from creating individual documents manually.
Create Completion Certificates or Summary Reports
When a participant completes your course on Teachfloor, a Google Doc is automatically generated summarizing their progress and achievements. You can use this as an internal record or share it directly with the learner as a personalized completion report.
Log Course Posts into a Shared Document
Each time a new post is created in your Teachfloor course, the content is appended to a running Google Doc. This gives you a living archive of all course discussions and announcements that you and your teaching assistants can reference at any time.
FAQ
Do I need coding skills to connect Teachfloor with Google Docs?
No. The integration works entirely through Zapier, which uses a visual, no-code interface. You simply select a Teachfloor trigger, choose a Google Docs action, and configure the details.
Can I customize what goes into the Google Doc?
Yes. Zapier lets you map specific Teachfloor data fields into your Google Doc template, so you control exactly what information appears and how it is formatted.
Will this work for multiple courses at the same time?
Yes. You can set up separate Zaps for each course, or use filters within Zapier to route data from different Teachfloor courses into the appropriate Google Docs.