The P.E.N.! - Sending your Classroom into HyperDrive

We have been using Google Classroom for about an year and a half. It has become invaluable tool our classrooms. Now it is time to take Google Classroom and put it into Hyperdrive. In this Professional Development segment, you will learn more advanced features of Google Classroom and turn it into a Learning Management System.

Throught this segement, we will learn about:

What is a Learning Management System?
How can Google Classroom be a Learning Management System?
How to use various tools to create and engaging, student-centered Google Classroom.

What is a Learning Management System (LMS) and how can we use Google Classroom as an LMS?

Take a look at the following information to learn about Learning Management Systems and how Google can be used as an LMS.

Google Classroom: Exploring the Benefits for TeachersWe take a deep dive into the advantages of this popular Google tool.

Technology in the Classroom: A Look at Google ClassroomTechnology in the Classroom: A Look at Google Classroom

Allhands: Why use Google Classroom? Here's what you need to knowGoogle Classroom is being adopted rapidly in schools across Arizona and the nation. But what is it, and what does it mean for the future of education?

Components of an LMS and How We Use Them Google Classroom

This is a list of common components of an LMS. How can and/or do you use each of them within a Google Classroom? Please click on the form below and give a brief example.

Rosters: A digital roll call sheet for tracking attendance and for sending invitations to class participants.
Registration Control: The ability to monitor and customize the registration processes of E-learning curriculum.
Document Management: Upload and management of documents containing curricular content.
Multiple device access: Delivery of course content over web-based interfaces such as desktops, phones or tablets.
Distributed instructor and student base: Remote participation by the instructor or pupil allows courseware to feature multiple teachers or experts from across the globe.
Course calendars: Creation and publication of course schedules, deadlines and tests.
Student Engagement: Interaction between and among students, such as instant messaging, email, and discussion forums.
Assessment and testing: Creation of varied knowledge retention exercises such as short quizzes and comprehensive exams
Grading and Scoring: Advanced tracking and charting of student performance over time.

Creating an Engaging Google Classroom

"Putting worksheets online is not magical, nor engaging, nor is it best practices for using technology. The best use of teacher time is NOT opening digital documents, waiting waiting waiting for them to load, scrolling through an entire document looking for what a kid scribbled on a line and grading it. VERY LITTLE learning comes out of that but it sucks a lot of teacher time."

- Alice Keeler (2017)

Google Classroom is a great LMS tool for the classroom. When used effectively, it can help to improve student learning and engagement Therefore, how can we use Google Classroom to create an engage learning environment.

Impact Learning with Google Classroom - Teacher TechGet started with Google Classroom by posting assignments and talking less. Use Private Comments and ask questions. INTERACT

Read this amazing article from Alice Keller. How can you create an engaging classroom experience for your students.
Take Alice's advice and create 2 Google classroom assignments for your students. Think about:
- videos, audio and other various form of multimedia
- teacher created documents and assignments
- group discussions
- projects
- student work
- Google Apps

Once completed and you post your assignment, take a screenshot using the snip it tool and post it into the Google classroom assignment found here: Google Classroom Assignment.

Resources to use to create Engaging Google Classroom Assignment

Click on the links below to find resources to help you create an engaging, student-centered Google Classroom

EdpuzzleMake any video your lesson. Pick a video, add your magical touch and track your students' understanding.

Record your computer screen to create videos.

Snipping Tool.mp4

Khan AcademyLearn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

Google Classroom Getting Started Guide

Grade Level Resources for Google Classroom