Google Apps for Education

Google Apps for Education is spreading throughout the education community like wildfire, and for good reason. Google Apps provides a fast and easy way to create and share documents, using a web browser or mobile device. Documents are always up to date, and there's no software to install, no version or compatibility issues to resolve. I am a huge fan of Google Apps for Education. And, thanks to training at Region 6, I am now Google App certified!

Google Docs

Using Google Drive and sharing documents provides excellent collaboration for students. Up to 50 students can edit a document or spreadsheet at the same time. Up to 10 students can edit a presentation simultaneously.

Google Forms

Forms are a great way to get feedback from students or assess their knowledge on a subject. When combined with Flubaroo, it's an easy way to grade an online exam.

Here's a great article about lots of ways to use Google Forms in the classroom - http://edte.ch/blog/2008/08/23/10-google-forms-for-the-classroom/

Google Chrome

Although not part of the Google Apps for Education, I recommend using the Google Chrome browser. The browser is fast, secure, and when you sign in to Chrome your bookmarks and extensions will port to other devices.

Google Resources

Lessons and ideas for 21st century learners - https://sites.google.com/site/gonegoog/

Google Training Videos

Google Docs Overview

How to share a Google Doc

How to create a Form in Google Docs

How to send a Form to participants

How to view Form responses

How to create a new Google Presentation

How to add media to a Google Presentation

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives."

~Clay P. Bedford