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Google Docs Management

Google Docs Management
  • Setup
    • Create a class folder (MathGreen, MathBlue, MathRed). Share it will all class members. This is where students will work on whole-class documents.
    • Create individual folders for each student. Name them carefully such as (MathGreenSmith, MathGreenHoltz, MathBlueJones). Think about the order you'd like them to appear on a list. Share them with individual students. This is where individual students will share their work. If students create their own, be sure to provide them with the name of the folder to make things consistent.
    • Create project folders for team. For instance (SSGreenWildWest1, SSGreenWildWest2, SSGreenWildWest3). Share with the team members.
    • If students are working in pairs on projects, ask students to share with their peer. The document can be placed in an individual or group folder. Just be consistent.
  • Organization
    • Will each student need their own copy of this document? If so, create a template. Then, add the template URL to the assignment. Students will save their document in their class subject folder that is shared with you.
    • Will students be adding to a class document? If so, save a copy of the document in each class folder (MathGreen, MathBlue, MathRed).
  • Grading
    • Develop a consistent way to provide student feedback. Consider placing a Comment in the left right corner of the document in a particular color. Students will become accustomed to looking in that area. Use a "copy and paste" approach for standard comments to save time in providing feedback.
    • When grading quizzes or checking responses that don't require individualized feedback on the worksheet, consider using a Google Form. The results are provided on a spreadsheet for easy grading.