Conducting a Google Hangout with students is one way we can extend the class day beyond the 45 minutes we are given. Teachers have had review sessions at night or have even had online meetings with students who may be working on an assignment or project and need some help. This is not something that…
A nice feature in Google Spreadsheets is the ability to use functions to sort or manipulate the data. If you are using a Google Form to collect data from students or just using data that you have collected yourself, sometimes you want to be able to look quickly at the data relevant to some variable…
Google Presentations is the Google version of Powerpoint and Keynote. It is cloud based which means the files are store online and you can access it from any computer that has internet access. You do not need to worry about having the correct version of the program anymore, a big problem we had with Powerpoint.…
There is a great tool in Google Apps that makes it easy to do proper research. One of the biggest issues that many teachers have with students who do research online is that they do not keep track of their sources or that they use images and other media that is copyrighted. The Research Tool…
Google Chrome is a great web browser to use in the classroom. It has many tools that can make life easier for both the student and the teacher. There are a lot of apps and extensions that can be added to Chrome, some of which will blow you away. It is important to pick the…
There are many uses for a Google Form in the classroom setting and now we have the option of inserting images or even videos into a Google Form. By inserting the images or videos you can then ask related questions and do more than just inserting text. YOUTUBE VIDEO
Creating a Group in Google Apps is an easy way to quickly communicate and share with a group of people or even a whole class. Once the group is setup, you can easily send emails to everyone in the group or share with them in any of the Google Apps. Steps 1. Sign…
Video goes over the basics when using Google Drive and Apps. YOUTUBE VIDEO
Google+ Hangouts is a new tool that can really help us move things beyond our four walls. I have used Hangouts to take part in discussions in my online Masters classes and I have also used it just to connect with friends that live across the country. As a teacher, you can easily use this…
A class website can be very useful in the learning environment for students. You can create a place that is the starting point for your class that contains links, resources, class calendar, forum posts, news and updates. The website can also be a great way to make connections with parents. A Google Site…
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