G-Suite for Education Resources

The following resource pages may be beneficial for teachers looking to explore the use of technology in their practice:

Google Apps - When you log into your SD45 google account, the waffle icon on the top right of the page is your entry into the world of google apps. In our district we have the added benefit of a Google Apps for Education Account:

Google Drive - Documents, Slides, Sheets etc) This is a place where students and teachers can create and store their work. There is even potential to collaborate and edit work. This is all done on a secure cloud (the google apps for education.

Google Classroom - This is a smooth interface that replaces the traditional virtual classroom. It allows for pushing content to students while also taking it back in.

Google Docs (tutorial for marking student work) - Use this tutorial to adjust your Google Docs keyboard preferences to be more efficient while marking.

Google Sites - Teachers can use this free app to build their own website. The interface takes some getting used to, but it can be quite effective. Students can also use Google Sites to create portfolios, projects, etc.... Access through your Google Waffle while signed into your GAFE Account.

Google Meet - This free video conferencing app allows teachers and students to expand the potential for collaboration.

Google Lit Trips - "Free downloadable files that mark the journeys of characters from famous literature on the surface of Google Earth. "Along the journey there are Placemarks with pop-up windows containing a variety of resources."

Google Cultural Institute - Museum/archive exhibits and collections from around the world.

Google Apps for Education Pro D Workshop with Dave Gibson