Google Apps
What exactly is Google Apps and what does it consist of?
Why are more schools choosing Google Apps for education?
These are just a couple of questions we will answer in this section.
Google Apps consists of mail, docs, sites and many more. In this section, we will be covering many of the different tools associated with Google Apps. If you do not already have a gmail account, you can sign up for an account by going to Google.com. You will see the following page. At the top of the page you have many options. Click on the Gmail option.
Why are more schools choosing to use Google Apps for Education? There are a couple of reasons that come to mind. One is the cost. This is free! Another reason is the ability to easily collaborate with others.
Why are more schools choosing Google Apps for education?
These are just a couple of questions we will answer in this section.
Google Apps consists of mail, docs, sites and many more. In this section, we will be covering many of the different tools associated with Google Apps. If you do not already have a gmail account, you can sign up for an account by going to Google.com. You will see the following page. At the top of the page you have many options. Click on the Gmail option.
Why are more schools choosing to use Google Apps for Education? There are a couple of reasons that come to mind. One is the cost. This is free! Another reason is the ability to easily collaborate with others.
What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is a free online word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation editor that allows you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with others. If you know how to use other word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs, you can easily use Google Docs. Instead of emailing files back and forth between collaborators, Google Docs allows people to work on a single version of a document together online. The chat feature on presentations makes it possible to create a “permeable classroom” by bringing experts into a lesson to interact with students online. You can also create web-based surveys to collect information from students, teachers, or parents.
How do you know if you can use Google Apps in your classroom?
Do your students have problems finding their work? Can't remember which computer they were on? Forgot their flash drive or which folder they saved it in? Can't find the most current version? Lose changes? When working on group projects - documents, power points - do they all have an equal opportunity to contribute? Can they work on their projects at home? Do you want to be able to check their progress? Google Docs lets multiple users edit the same document/power point/spreadsheet at the same time on multiple computers. Stores the doc online so it doesn't matter which computer you are on. Autosaves revisions so previous versions can be retrieved. Allows you to edit, comment, check progress in real time. Its FREE! Learn from a Google Certified Teacher how to integrate Google Docs into your instruction. Google Docs in Plain English video
Why use it?
Students can use Google Docs to:
• Work on their files from any computer—all they need is a internet connection.
• Get instant feedback on their work from multiple collaborators and their teacher.
• Publish their papers and presentations on the web for an authentic audience.
Teachers can use Google Docs to:
• Provide timely feedback to students at any point during the writing process.
• Collaborate with colleagues on shared materials and assessment data.
• Publish handouts and presentations online for students and parents.
• Work on their files from any computer—all they need is a internet connection.
• Get instant feedback on their work from multiple collaborators and their teacher.
• Publish their papers and presentations on the web for an authentic audience.
Teachers can use Google Docs to:
• Provide timely feedback to students at any point during the writing process.
• Collaborate with colleagues on shared materials and assessment data.
• Publish handouts and presentations online for students and parents.