5th Grade
Google Workspace Applications 1
Google Workspace Applications 1
Course Description/Goals:
Google Workspace Applications 1 is a marking period course in which students explore and develop skills with the Google Applications (G Suite): Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Students will apply the skills they learn while working on a problem based learning project.
Google Classroom Codes:
Marking Period 1: lfimy45
Marking Period 2: TBA
Marking Period 3: TBA
Marking Period 4: TBA
Course Objectives: The student will:
develop a basic understanding of the Google Applications for Education products of Drive, Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Sites,
use appropriate applications and skills to create a document, spreadsheet, website and presentation,
enhance their keyboarding skills through online keyboarding programs,
use 21st Century skills to complete class projects
Textbook & Materials: Google Workspace Applications - Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Sites, and the Internet.
Course Requirements and Expectations: Students are expected to regularly attend and participate in class, be engaged in all class activities and complete all assignments by the due date. Students will write journal entries to reflect on their learning on a daily basis.
Students shall follow the Acceptable Use Policy guidelines at all times. Students are not to visit unauthorized websites or engage in unauthorized activities on the computer (i.e., NO GAMES). Failure to comply with this may result in loss of privileges to use the computer and/or other technical equipment, as well as lowering the student’s grade.
Units of Study: Introduction to Google Workspace Applications (Classroom, Drive, email, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites, forms, etc. as time allows.)
Instructional Strategies: Students will complete individual assignments in most cases, although there will be some activities that involve group work. Many of Teaneck’s Instructional strategies are incorporated in this class to address the students’ individual learning styles. While this is a predominantly Project Based Course, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge by completing projects, activities and quizzes.
Grading Policies and Procedures: The student’s grade will be based on the following:
Class Participation – based on class performance, including student’s participation in class, class activities, willingness to help others, following directions, staying on task, and using their class time wisely.
Preparation – based on the quality and timeliness of the completion of assignments done during class and for homework.
Attainment – based on work which demonstrates an understanding of knowledge including quizzes, projects, class work, and other assignments.
Extra Help: Students are welcome and encouraged to ask for extra help when needed.
It is the student's responsibility to find out and make up all work that is missed during an absence from class. Students are encouraged to arrange a time with the teacher to work on projects /assignments as needed. All work is posted on our Google Classroom so that students can stay up to date in the event they are absent or miss a class.