cur/545 lunch and learn
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Lunch and LearnElizabeth Cossick
CUR/545Dr. Thomas Patrick Kelly
February 20, 2017
Integrating Technology: Meeting Our Students’ Needs
(Dewey, J. & Dewey, E., 1962).
Bringing Google Docs and Slides into the
classroomImprove communication, organization, and presentation in your classroom using Google Docs.
Important aspects to noteThis school site has a one-to-one laptop ratio therefore the suggestions provided are with this in mind, however, to help develop awareness, this presentation will acknowledge the following aspects of a classroom for each of the three scenarios discussed:
A classroom with only one computer
A Multi-computer classroom
Using handheld devices such as iPads or tablets
Facilitating Group Activities with Google DocsAll group members can access
and edit from their respective homes via internet access
All edits and revisions are live allowing members to witness actions in real time
Comments are easy and simple to create when specific issues arise
Tasks can be discussed and split up among members with ease
Group Activities with Google Docs Continued
Sharing the Google Doc is simple. Selecting “Can edit” allows the new member to edit the document. When sharing instructions, guidelines, rubrics, or other documents that you do not want students to be able to edit, select “View only”
Group Activities with Google Docs Continued
Conducting Research with Google DocsShare instructions and
rubrics for research assignments
Provide a Google Doc for collaborative brainstorming efforts
Provide a Google Doc for collecting and sharing useful resources (providing hot links)
Conducting Research with Google Docs Continued
Communicating Final Projects with Google DocsAccessible detailed information on
the assignment including criteria, due dates, examples, rubric, resources, etc.
Collaborative brainstorming document
Google calendar complete with alerts, timeline, due dates, etc.
Questions and answer document that includes both student and teacher input/feedback
Notes on a classroom with one computer
One computer? No
Problem!
Notes on a classroom with multiple computers
Multiple computer classrooms offer up a lot of options with group work. Having one computer per group allows students to engage with the entire class while at the same time contributing to and working closely with group members.
Notes on a classroom with iPads or tablets
Do you have the app for that?
References
DeLoatch, P. (2015, May 26). The best ways to use Google In the classroom. Edudemic. Retrieved from
http://www.edudemic.com/best-ways-to-use-google/
Dewey, J., & Dewey, E. (1962). Schools of tomorrow. New York: Dutton.
Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., Russell, J. D., & Mins, C. (2015). Instructional technology and media for
learning (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.