Just Add Google (Sum 2011)

Workshop Overview

The use of technology within the sphere of education is no longer just an added element in the K-12 classroom. It must become an integral part of how we as teachers do business and how our students construct their learning. This day-long workshop addresses the following key objectives:

1. Establish the current context of technology within our personal and academic worlds.
2. Explore the potential of the Google Apps suite of products for teachers and students.
3. Understand the value and importance of digital collaboration.
4. Experiment with several teacher tools to enhance instruction.

Additional Help

Educational Technology Resources holds regular classes, open lab help, and numerous online guides to help you use these tools. Please see their website for more information:

Educational Technology Resources Website

Workshop Schedule

1. Introduction / Why Google?
2. Google Sites Part 1: Website Creation
3. Google Sites Part 2: Collaboration
4. Google Docs
5. Lunch
6. Potential Uses
7. Calendars
8. Embedding
9. And More...
10. Worktime