Google in the Classroom

I use Google in the Classroom because ASU has G Suite for Education and Course Kit. Course kit enhances the Canvas LMS to help the instructor collect, assess, and analyze coursework with the power of G Suite: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, etc.

Google is accessible, FERPA compliant, and a great way to add collaboration and engagement in your class. It integrates with Canvas, which makes Canvas and Google your one-stop-shop for content.

Teaching Journal

A google Doc is added to a hidden module, and it enables the instructor to take notes on how the course is going.

Interactive Map

A google map is created and instructions are provided to the students on how to add their marker in this optional community-building activity

Google Slides

Consider replacing pptx or pptx files that have been converted to pdf with Google Slides. The integration in the rich-text editor of canvas makes it easy to deploy your slides. And the real-time updates make it easy to maintain the best version of your course at all times.

Real-Time Discussion for Introverts

In this in-class activity, you share an article with your students and have them read and comment on the content. This is the foundation for a larger discussion about the content

Signups

Embed a Google Doc or Sheet into a Canvas page and collect signup information

Assignment

Allow students to submit their assignments directly from their google drive. You can add your feedback and grade.

Talk-to-text

Use Ctrl + Shift + S when you are in a Google sheet to dictate your notes. Google will add your words in the note section.