Making the Most of Google Docs: Tips & Lesson Ideas. Since attending the Google Teacher Academy in April, I have been trying to learn as much as possible about each Google application. The result? I am realizing how little I actually knew about these tools and how tragically I was underutilizing them! Take Google Docs, for example. I have been using Google Docs for a couple of years, yet I had no idea how much I could actually do with docs personally or with my students. So, in this blog want to share some information on basic functionality as well as fun ideas for using Google Docs (now Google Drive for some of us) with students.
Back to Basics Let’s start with a definition, Google Docs “is a suite of products that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files — all online, and all for free.” Types of Docs: Documents Documents are a free online word processor. Forms Use forms to: – Collect student data & get to know them better Spreadsheets 1. 2. Google Docs in the Classroom « Not All Who Wonder Are Lost. April 3, 2012 by Ellsbeth Creative commons photo by Mark Knol on Flickr. I’ve worked a lot with Google Docs in the past.
I’ve used it to collaborate with colleagues, formally taught educators how to use it, researched ways to incorporate it into teaching, and I’ve used it on a small scale with students. This was my first term regularly using Google Docs on a large scale with all of my classes. It was an interesting experience and I thought I would share some of the things that I’ve learned along the way. I want to note that my university uses Google Apps, and all students have a Google account. Purposes for incorporating Google Docs into my courses: Help new freshman develop technology skills needed in future classes.Provide students with effective collaboration tools.Increase the quantity and quality of feedback I am able to give students.Enhance my own organization and efficiency as I move between working in the classroom, my office, and my home.
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