Sharing GoogleDocs with Peers, Students and Parents
Document: This file serves as a word processing tool. Find similar features to Microsoft Word.
Spreadsheet: Spreadsheets give you the same functionality of Excel or other data management files, although some functions are limited.
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Presentation: This file provides a tool to create Powerpoint-style presentations.
Drawing: This filetype offers a drawing board similar to Paint.
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Using GoogleDocs for Collaborative Writing/Thinking Example 1: Create a document for students to read and comment on, before opening up class discussion (ex: Chalk Talk)
Example 2: Provide opportunities for students to brainstorm together, using GoogleDocs. Monitor student responses and meaningful contributions by using the revision history.
Example 3:
Provide
templates and notecatchers for students to best capture their learning in digital format.
Example 4: Differentiate for all learners by modifying worksheets on the same learning targets to best support a variety of learners. Adding/altering the challenge of questions for Honors and decreasing/ adjusting the challenge of questions for students requiring support now just requires sharing a few links!
Example 5: Provide immediate feedback to students, directly into their work as they work through their learning tasks. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ROTTERDAM
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Using GoogleDrawing for Mindmaps, Drawings and Visuals
Example 1: In this example, a student utilizes a GoogleDrawing to represent a process (how a bill becomes a law). It can also be used to represent other processes, like the scientific method, steps to solving a mathematical equation, or even the writing process.
Example 2: Connections and relationships between concepts are often difficult to represent through writing.
Example 3:
Use
maps or images as a base for student comments and content sharing. In this example, students researched an empire and shared it for others to learn from.
Example 4: Provide mystery texts for students to be able to markup and examine closely. This could also include photographs and could easily be used for Notice/ Wonder protocol. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ROTTERDAM
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Using GoogleDocs for Quizzes, Surveys, and Do Nows Example 1: Challenge students with thought-provoking questions and other ‘test items’ using the digital worksheet. All student responses are collected onto the same spreadsheet for easy evaluation.
Example 2: Traditional quizzes are significantly easier to assess for formative understanding.
Example 3:
Students
can use the forms to track their own progress on goals. They complete the form on a weekly basis and then check in again at the end of the week to ensure they are on track.
Example 4: As a Do Now/Exit Ticket , the online form is great way to quickly collect formative data on student learning. Share the link to students and they can complete the form on their phones!
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