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VTFEST 2009 Preconference

Pre-Conference Workshops, Wednesday, November 4, 2008
6:00 – 9:00 PM


Workshop A
Anywhere Anytime Computing~ with Google Docs and a Netbook – Participants get a Netbook with this workshop
Lucie deLaBruere (Google Certified Educator)
Platform – PC

Come learn how to use Google Docs to put your documents in the clouds and make them available to you~anywhere anytime.~ Combining cloud computing with Google Docs with the convenience of a Netbook,( a computer small enough to put in your purse) and you'll be able to learn anywhere you have Internet Access.

This hands-on workshop will have you collaborating with other participants by collecting data using Google Forms; turning data into information using Google Spreadsheet; presenting the information using Google presentation, and writing a collaborative reflection using Google docs... and we have lots of fun doing it!!



Learning Task # 1:  Who are We

A  Fill out the  Who Are We Survey survey. 

B  View the data and

        Introductions, PreAssessment, and Logistics using Google Forms.

        Using TagCrowd  or Wordle to visual data

C  Share additional information to introduction info 

        Lucie deLaBruere

D  Create a simple form pre-assessing participants knowledge about your teaching PASSION.
            (What is it that you could teach that would have your students eyes shining the way Ben Zander's students do)

E  Explore other examples of Forms being used in schools using GAFE

            Election Project
                (Polls to prepare for Mock Debate)
                (Exit Polls or Electronic Voting Both)
            Science Experiment (Consumer Product Data Collection)
            Formative Assessment  (Audience Response Systems)
            Learner's Needs Assessment  or  Pre Assessment
            Online Quizes and Gradebooks  (Teacher Tube Video  /  You Tube Video)
            Using Forms on I-Touch of I-Pod



Learning Tasks # 2  Collaborative Data Collection - Using Google Spreadsheets

Log on to Google using the Username and password assigned to your table.

1.  Predict the most popular color of M&M's.
2.. Count your data (M&M package for each team)
3.  Assign a TEAM recorder - Team recorder should record data at www.tinyurl.com/graphmm

(Optional Activity for those with Google Accounts)
3.  Create a blank spreadsheet that records the data using Google Docs.
4.  Add  a graph that visually represents your individual data.
7.  Explore  some of the other gadgets you can enter in your spreadsheet.
8.  Explore resources and examples for using Google Spreadsheets in Education


 

Learning Tasks # 3 -  Sharing our  World Series Predictions

A.  Locate a video on You Tube or Google Video  that identifies the team who you think will win the World Series.
        (If these are blocked at your school - locate a photography online and website instead)
        (while you do this, Lucie will invite you to 'share" a collaborative slideshow using Google Presentation)

B. Create a slide in our shared Sports Slideshow  that includes
        1)  The name of team you think will win the world series
        2)  A video of that team

C. Explore the slide show 

D.  Explore resources and examples for using Google Presentation in Education
        Google Docs Help Files re: Google Presentation
        Google Presentation - You Tube Tutorial   (Teacher Tube version)
        Example:  Book Buddies
       





Learning Tasks 4 - Introduction to Google Docs

 
Activity 5:  Exploring Google Docs - Speed Writing

  1. Create a New Document (Text) 
  2. Name it  "your initial and  Progressive Story'
  3. Type in the statement "It was a dark and stormy night"
  4. Share it with the "next" member of your team.
  5. Open your new document (you might need to refresh you 'doc' screen.
  6. Add the next part of the story.  Share it with the next member of your team..
  7. (Repeat Step 4.  Continue until it's time you have all added a section.
  8. Share the final story with Lucie.

Learning Tasks 5 - More  and Even More Resources about Google for Educators

Review where to learn more about Google Tools available in Education


Google Tools: http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

Google in Education Resources: http://www.google.com/educators/tools.html

Google Teachers Academy Resources: http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/

Google Docs  Community Channel on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/googledocscommunity