Well, we’re back to school, and I know many of you are still racing around trying to get back into the groove. Not only are you trying to get lessons planned and students reacclimatized to procedures, but you're also trying to get comfortable with the technology we use.
Well, we’re back to school, and I know many of you are still racing around trying to get back into the groove. Not only are you trying to get lessons planned and students reacclimatized to procedures, but you're also trying to get comfortable with the technology we use. Just like our students, when we take a break, we often forget how things--especially related to technology--worked. The good news for you is that Google has released "Your Google for Education Guide for Back to School."
Here are some highlights:
Google has made some changes to Google Classroom. They've made it easier for you to grade assignments with their new grading tool, and with the classwork feature, they've made it much easier to keep your digital classroom in order. They still have some changes coming this fall, but you can get the details right here.
They also have a handy FAQ guide that you can use as well as a "First Day of Classroom" training tool that is super useful!
I've also made a video that's an overview of Classroom including the new features!
https://youtu.be/3G8HOO6SvMA
Google has had some great VR tools and resources available over the past few years, but it just keeps getting better. Google Cardboard allowed use to introduce students to a whole new world even with limited resources.
But now we have new tools available for us! YouTube VR videos, Google Expeditions and all their other tools still exist, but now students can get the Cardboard Camera app for free and create their own VR Tours.
You can also use the Science Journal and OKGO Sandbox for Science experiments. Later this year it will even integrate with Google Drive!
If you're looking to get a refresher on how to use G Suite, then Google has a great Educator Training Center that you can take advantage of so you can get better with using technology in your room.
They also have an Applied Digital Skills site with project-based lessons for middle and high school students as well as adult learners. Definitely worth checking out for you and your students.
There's more you can find in the guide, but I've tried to cover the essential points here for you. If you need any help or training, as always, we're here to help!
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Passion! As educators, we know that some of our best lessons come from the most unexpected places, but we definitely have to have our ears and hearts open to absorb these great musings.
February is a “Launch” month for the Teaching and Learning team as we distribute the 2017 Professional Development Course Catalog.
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