In The Classroom
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Exemplars
Class website
Student portfolio/ePortfolio/Projects/Presentations
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Digital Resource Hub: Google Sites
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Integration Ideas
Classroom Website: Create a central hub for your classroom where students and parents can access important information such as schedules, assignments, resources, and contact details.
Digital Portfolios: Have students create individual Google Sites to showcase their work throughout the school year. This can include samples of their best assignments, projects, artwork, and reflections on their learning progress.
Collaborative Project Sites: Encourage collaboration by having students work together to create Google Sites for group projects. They can use the platform to compile research, document their process, and present their final findings.
Virtual Field Trips: Take students on virtual field trips by curating resources, videos, and interactive content related to a particular topic or location on a Google Site. This can enhance their learning experience and expose them to new environments.
Interactive Lessons: Design interactive lessons using Google Sites by embedding multimedia elements such as videos, quizzes, interactive maps, and simulations. This can make learning more engaging and cater to different learning styles.
Digital Resource Library: Build a repository of educational resources and materials on a Google Site that students can access anytime, anywhere. Organize the content by subject, topic, or resource type to make it easy to navigate.
Student Blogs: Encourage students to express themselves and reflect on their learning by maintaining personal blogs on Google Sites. They can write about their experiences, insights, and challenges, and share their work with classmates and teachers.
Assessment: Create assessment portals on Google Sites where students can access study guides, practice quizzes, and review materials for upcoming tests or exams. You can also provide feedback and resources to support their learning.
Professional Development: Use Google Sites to share professional development resources, articles, videos, and training materials with fellow teachers. You can also create collaborative spaces for sharing best practices, lesson ideas, and curriculum resources.