Caine_Google+Docs



Presenter: Sharon Caine

=Topic: GOOGLE DOCS=



====**PROJECT**: Google Docs: Collaboration and Quicker Feedback/Response. The presentation is to introduce staff to the tools on Google Docs, now Drive, and to see how they can incorporate collaboration into their classroom and throughout their day. The tools covered in this overview will be documents, spreadsheet, presentation and forms. The basics of each tool will be presented along with some examples of each.==== The goal is for teachers to understand how [|Google Docs], an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor, will enable them and their __#|students__ to create, store and share instantly, and collaborate online in real time. They can create new documents from scratch or upload existing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. There's no software to download, and all the __#|work__ is stored safely online and can be accessed from any __#|computer__. The success of this presentation will be if they __#|sign up__ for further __#|training__ on any of the four __#|technology__ tools shown.

**The Use of Google Docs for Teachers**
The benefit of the tools is that they allow teachers, __#|students__ and parents to collaborate. There are many ingenious ways that teachers have used Google Docs in the classroom. Here are just a few: Promote group collaboration and creativity by having your __#|students__ record their group projects together in a single doc.
 * 1) Keep track of grades, attendance, or any other data you can think of using an easily accessible, always available spreadsheet.
 * 2) Facilitate __#|writing__ as a process by encouraging __#|students__ to write in a document shared with you. You can check on their work at any time, provide insight and help using the comments feature, and understand better each __#|students__ strengths.
 * 3) Create quizzes and tests using spreadsheets forms, your students' timestamped answers will arrive neatly ordered in a spreadsheet.
 * 4) Encourage collaborative presentation skills by asking your students to __#|work__ together on a shared presentation, then present it to the #|class.
 * 5) Collaborate on a document with fellow teachers to help you all track the status and success of students you share.
 * 6) Maintain, update and share #|lesson plans over time in a single document.
 * 7) Track and organize cumulative project data in a single spreadsheet, accessible to any collaborator at any time.

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Supporting Material
Content uses of this __#|technology__ includes the by teachers for presentations, collaborating with parents, supporting students. collaborating with other teachers on lesson [] Cut and paste URL. How to use google docs in collaborations

Pedagogical Considerations for this technology
Google Docs lets the __[|teacher]]__ move from being the center of instruction to being a facilitator. Due to collaboration the __[|student]]__ becomes the center of their own learning and they work with others in many ways. The __#|teacher__ can also collaborate with others professionally to get feedback and evaluations from their peers before the implement in the classroom. The __#|integration__ and use of Google Docs (Drive) technology demonstrates digital teaching and learning standards as defined by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). These standards ensure that teachers design, implement, and assess learning experiences with a focus on technology integration for the improved learning of students. Google Docs promotes the collaboration, __#|student__ learning and communication that is achieved when teachers integrate the following National __Educational Technology]]__ Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) in their teaching:
 * **//NETS-T Standard 1//** //Facilitate and Inspire __#|Student__ Learning and Creativity// || * Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. ||
 * **//NETS-T Standard 2//** //Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments// || * Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that __#|incorporate__ digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. ||
 * **//NETS-T Standard 2//** //Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments// || * Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that __#|incorporate__ digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. ||

__Collaboration__ is a hallmark of the context of using Google docs. With Google docs, students and teachers can work together with the ability to edit and share simultaneously and, if desired, all can engage in cross-group __collaboration__ through the editing of other groups' work.

**Aquire**
This a free tool. [|Google Docs] Follow the link to the Google Docs site and see an overview and SIGN-UP

Additional Information

 * [|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=|DOCS] || Watch a tutorial on how each tool works ||  ||
 * [|Template] || Try some already created in all tools ||  ||
 * [|Docs Viewer] || View documents online without leaving browser ||  ||
 * [|Google slam doc] || Only uses Google Doc to create what looks like animation ||  ||
 * [|Google] doc suite || Unique features in presentation ||  ||
 * [|50 ways to use] || Tips for using more effectively ||  ||
 * [|Doc tutorial] || Tutorial in lesson forms ||  ||


 * [|Spreaedsheet] || Live demo ||  ||


 * [|Document] || Live demo ||  ||


 * [|Presentation] || Live demo ||  ||
 * [|How to Create an on-line presentation] || Step by step directions with ilustration || msigeek ||


 * [|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=1700|Forms] || demo ||  ||
 * [|Using forms] || Using forms document || video ||


 * [|Google wave] || Connecting on line in several ways ||  ||


 * [|Advantage of google docs in education] || Posted [|Best Practices], [|Case Studies], [|Education], [|How-to], [|Social Media in Education Blog], [|Strategy], [|Teaching + Learning], [|Technology] || Nate Green

Feb 4,2012 ||
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