Though Google Docs may seem like a pretty obvious choice for Web 2.0 applications, I have seen some phenomenal uses in the classroom. It allows for everyone to stay connected and everything to be in one place. Group work becomes a breeze, especially with the push now for one-to-one classrooms, where every student has a computer.
Additionally, it works extremely well for putting lessons together, creating quizzes, rubrics (with add-ons,) and organizing it all. Managing everything is very easy because most everything works with the push of a button, rather than a bunch of bells and whistles.
OrangeSlice is a fantastic add-on, allowing teachers to create easy to use rubrics, as well as a way for students to quantitatively peer review work. Like most things on Google Docs, OrangeSlice works relatively simply, providing filler text and spaces to input your own grading criteria.
Overall, Google Docs and the tools that it provides (including this blog!) is fantastic as it allows for easy to use tools that promote good work in classrooms.
Liam-
ReplyDeleteGoogle Docs are really amazing in the classroom and can easily reach all students. Their work gets saved automatically and no one is ever left in the dark. I know I will be using this in my classroom, it's so user friendly.
I think the add on you found specifically is very interesting. I think this would be a helpful tool for teacher and students in evaluating students' work and developing assignments.
ReplyDeleteI feel google docs is a great online technology tool due to the particular way students can interact in the classroom or it a group project, allows students' to collaborate on a singular document. furthermore it's also a great way for students who are socially shy to interact and further contribute to the conversation with their peers and this helps build their confidence.
ReplyDeleteI will DEFINITELY be using google Docs and add-ons in my future classrooms. Such a wide range of application and relevant within any content area.
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