CUR/545 lunch and learn

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.