Blended Learning
In this session we will focus on how to use Google Slides, Forms, Sites, and YouTube for a Blended Learning environment. By using Google Tools you are able to create a rich learning environment with an unlimited amount of ideas and tools. You will have an opportunity to experiment with new tools to blend your learning environment.
Google Slides
Digital Worksheets Google Slides
- Creating Interactive Digital Worksheets
- Creating a background image, so students can type over it. Create a screen grab of your worksheet.
Try This....
- Link your Slides Inside and Out!
- Create an ebook and convert it to a PDF.
- Embed Videos to watch or for sound
- Link or Embed your Slide in other places.
- Customize Start and End Times
Google Forms
Ideas to Try!
- Opinion Survey
- Quick Poll
- Late Work Submission
- Sign-Up Sheet with Choice Eliminator
- Reading Log
- Auto Graded Quizzes
Strategies to Blend Forms!
- Google Forms for Needs Assessments
- Create a choose your own adventure story!
- Create an assessment using images and words.
- Create a rubric to grade your students and use Autocrat to turn all the feedback into documents.
Google Sites
Try This....
- Cool new Themes
- Drag and Drop Features
- Embed Cool Stuff
- Add interactive elements
- Share and edits with friends
- Customize
- Displays on a variety of devices
Use Google Sites to create student portfolios to showcase their work.
Other Ideas You Should Try!
- Create a Site for things you need or want to share.
- Create a Site for Parents
Resources
Youtube
Create A Classroom Assistant
Classroom assistance add a little variety in your classroom, by adding another voice. You can use many different programs to make this work, but we have used Tellagami.
Cool Apps to add Interactivity