Introduction
G Suite for Education--a suite of free productivity tools for classroom collaboration.
Overview:
In this module you will introduce yourself to your colleagues and share your motivation for taking this course. You will also be introduced to Google's education platform and the Chrome browser.
Objectives:
- Introduce yourself to your classmates
- Understand the concept of G Suite's cloud-based platform (aka Google Apps for Education)
- Understand how to use Google's Chrome Browser
- Understand the concept of the SAMR Model to assess meaningful instructional technology integration into your lessons
- Complete the Google Skills Pre-Test
Student Responsibilities: Please review the linked resources below, complete the tasks, and share your thoughts on Google Classroom.
- Read: 40 Ways to Use Google Apps for Education
- Read: Explore the Chrome Browser
- View: Google Apps For Education 101
- Read: Google Apps for Education (explore the Website).
- Read: Three Things to Look for in 21st Century Classrooms
- View: Introduction to the SAMR Model
- Read: Bloom's/SAMR Infographic
Task:
- Complete the Google Skills Pre-Test to help me determine if I have met my course objectives (Note: The Google Skills Post-Test will be deployed at the end of the course and will contain the same questions).
Discuss: Complete the following on Google Classroom.
- What building/grade level/subject area do you teach?
- What are your goals for taking this course?
- How do you envision integrating Google Apps into your instruction?
- Share your thoughts on the SAMR Model and how you envision integrating technology into your professional practice.
- Feel free to reply to another student's note.