Google Educations Hero
Imagine a world where a simple search opens the door to vast realms of information, connecting us to answers, discoveries, and the pulse of the digital universe. Regarding the internet, what name stands out as the gateway - Google. I am a beginner with Google. Before attending college, I used Google Slides to create an end-of-the-year photo montage in kindergarten. It is excellent for presentations and lessons in the classroom. This takes us to Google Drive, a cloud-based storage program that users can access and store files online. My colleagues and I would share documents and save and share videos and pictures in Google Drive. It was beneficial to share collaborative documents with each other. I use Google email daily to correspond with the administration, teachers, and staff. I used Google Sheets, a spreadsheet application, to add points for the school intramural program to make it quicker and easier for our leaders to input points; what a time saver. During COVID, I used Google Meet every day. It is a secure video meeting with students and staff to interact virtually. Google Classroom has provided an enriching learning experience while making it easy to submit homework. Google Docs has become my go-to for writing papers and conducting research assignments. I have become an expert with Google Docs due to all the research and articles written. Gone are the days of instant panic, oh no, I forgot to save, and then utter sadness of having to start over since I just lost my whole document, followed by anger and having to walk away because you could not read through your tears what you were retyping. I love Google Docs, an online Word document that automatically saves with spell check and corrects grammar, an excellent tool for classroom and differentiation. I have also learned how to make a copy for students by removing the edit and typing in its place, copy. What a blessing Google Docs is!!!
Moreover, as technology continues to evolve, so do the tools that Google offers. Recently, I have learned about Google Forms' versatility for augmentation and modification in class, besides creating quizzes, forms, and surveys in the classroom. It also can be used to create digital escape rooms (DER) or choose your own adventure (CYOA). I used Meredith's blog post to create my own DER. I will link it at the bottom. It was engaging, an impeccable learning tool that sparks creative, deep, and critical thinking while simultaneously having a blast putting it together and problem-solving. I have also used Form to create summative and formative assessments or student exit slips. It organizes student responses for teachers to quickly assess and streamline communication. It makes it easier for educators to analyze data and for peers to collect data. Google Drawing is another tool that I will be using in my classroom if I have older students and a great way to differentiate for your students. We utilized it for an art project, but it could be used to create maps for social studies or intraformational graphics. If you want to learn about this and her many more incredible ideas, check out Maddie's in EDTECH CLASSROOM. Speaking of art, a love of mine, did you know that Google Art and Culture has museums, art exhibits or collections, and even downloadable lesson plans for teachers? If you want more information on this because I could go on and on, please check out the expert Maddie's EDTECH CLASSROOM to understand strategies for using this tool in education. I cannot wait to use this as a tour in my classroom. Google Lens is another tool I will be using as an educator. The teacher and Learning blog explains how it can be used in the school besides solving math equations step by step. It has text recognition and can translate printed material. It can teach you about plants, animals, and landmarks.
These tools are only but a few that Google has to offer and have the potential to revolutionize the classroom by providing a more engaging and immersive learning experience. Google Forms, Drawing, Art and Culture, and Lens can help teachers create an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. They have streamlined communication, making data analyses easier and providing differentiated instruction for students. By providing access to a vast array of resources, Google tools have become an asset in the classroom, making it easier for educators and students to achieve their goals.
My DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM to try and solve.
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