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8/9/2019 Twenty Two Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs
for the whole class.Add the children's names in thefirst few columns.Add Pulse Rate 1, Pulse Rate 2 ...along the column headings.
When exploring resting pulse rate or pulse rate change ask thewhole class to add their data atthe same time.
Pooled data could then be analysed, averaged, charted andexplored.The sharing of data from peers helps children to think aboutthe accuracy and reliability of science data and to deal with
a larger data set quickly.
8/9/2019 Twenty Two Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs
#3 - Know your limitsThere are limits on the number
of synchronous collaborators for each Doc type.10 people can edit aPresentation at the same time.50 people can edit a
Spreadsheet simultaneously.50 people can edit aDocument at the same time.There is a limit of 200 combinedviewers/ collaborators for all of the different Doc types.
#4 - Use a Table in a Document tofacilitate collaboration
Unlike Spreadsheets with cells andPresentations with pages,Documents are an open space,and can sometimes exacerbatecommunication problems when
collaborating.Consider using a TABLE when youare working in large numbers in aDocument.
Image: 'Staatsrat (round table)'
Add structure to the page by adding a TABLE or if that doesnot suit the work, simple headings to signpost where peopleare working.This structure helps younger children to collaborate.
Great lead in to teach aboutcopyright, plagiarism, and cyber-
ethics in general. Document willinclude a # at the location of theinserted footnote with information inthe sidebar. When printed, it islocated at the end of the document
for proper documentation.
More on Google Footnotes:http://is.gd/4V0u
8/9/2019 Twenty Two Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs
A little known feature of Google Presentations is the ability to
display and share videos and images in the chat feature.Instead of just the link appearing the video or image itself isvisible, the presentation audience can simply click play towatch it right there.
These url's are recognised:
Videos from Google Video or YouTubeImages, albums or slideshows from Picasa Web Albums and Flickr
Whilst you are working as a whole class ask them to contribute YouTube links onthe presentation topic or Flickr/Picasa images to define words in literacy. They willappear there in the chat for the whole class to see.
Use the "Grab the Link" url for Flickr images in Presentation chat.
Google has created templates for students and teachers.Teachers can direct students to use a cer tain template or they can browse the different categories.Teachers can also create their own templates and share
them with their students.Make sure students save the template as a copy.
Screencast on using templates with students Middle School Lab Report Template
Encourage the children in your class to create subject folders
from the NEW menu as they begin to create more documents.
These folders can be labelled with different colours to helpshow where documents belong.
Encourage them to also useSEARCH to quickly findwhat they are looking for. Ifind this one of the quickestways to find content.Advanced searches are alsoan option.
8/9/2019 Twenty Two Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs
Use Google Spreadsheets to share a revision list/log with your
pupils.Put pupil names along the top, topics down the side and a setof cells in-between with Red Amber Green conditionalformatting (right click and choose 'Change colours with rules').
Encourage pupils toupdate the sheetthroughout their
revision.Use the list to plan your final revision lessons.
Feel free to copy this example: http://bit.ly/mrET1
Instead of reading about therest of the world's data on how
students use technology, whynot gather your own?
Using Google Forms, surveyyour students about the types
of devices they have in their homes, how often they usethem, and which socialnetworks they belong to.
The results may surprise you,and provide you with real datato 'enlighten' your colleaguesas to how much technology isbeing utilised by your students. Contributed by @adambrice