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Jan Mars
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Roger Grant replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
I introduced google apps for education to our middle school this year and use it in my 8th grade science classes. Like many others have already stated I've used forms to create surveys and tests, docs to replace worksheets and lab reports, and…
norbert kiprop boruett replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Jan - try this tips from Richard Byrne- this great material
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/p/free-downloads.html
Mrs. Sawyer replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
A simple project that you can do is teach your students about Google Docs. Have them create a small presentation and a word document that they can save to their Google Docs account. It will be accessible from school and from home. I have my students…
Gale E. Cossette, Ph.D replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
I also use the forms feature in Google Docs for developing surveys assessing whether or not my adult learners (can be used with any level of learners) have read required readings. I would image you could also use it for a test. The nice thing about…
Garrison Daily replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
As a former math teacher, I'm LOVING that idea! I'm passing it on. Thanks!
Gregg Miller replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
One of the coolest uses I've seen is our math teacher using a form for kids to enter their homework answers. He has them do the problems on paper, but enter their answers in the form. That way, he knows what problems the kids had trouble with…
Garrison Daily replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Thank you, cprofitt.
Joel Cheuoua replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Very good points,
Just to clarify, I agree that technology is a tool which wen used effectively can help tremendously to match real needs.
What I'm trying to understand is why teachers don't [want to take the/have] time to learn and use…
Joel Cheuoua replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Yes it's sad, and call me naive (or stubborn ;)) I really don't think it has to be that way.
Shouldn't technology be about their current project and not another project?
I want to learn exactly what are the pains they encounter on…
Garrison Daily replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Precisely my point. You and I know that the technology that's out there can make their lives easier, but in truth, they would have to go through a sort of modification of how they do things and/or learning curve. That does take time, time that…
Joel Cheuoua replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Hi Garrison,
I think you touched a very interesting point here ...
In my understanding, technology supposed to help them work less hard and keep their chins, shoulders and belly above the water altogether :)
So is it that technology is failing to…
Joel Cheuoua replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Hi Shawn,
Thanks a lot for your detailed answer and insights, much appreciated.
Garrison Daily replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Shawn,
Love your response, but I just have to take issue with the laziness part. Our teachers work extremely hard. They're just so busy trying to keep their chins above water, they don't have time to invent a new life raft.
Garrison Daily replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Age has nothing to do with it. I'm old and I feel like the lone ranger in cyberville.
Shawn Kibel replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Hi Joel! Hope you don't mind me jumping in with my two cents here. I see three major problems that make people shy away from technology.
1. Lack of proper training - We give teachers a wealth of technology to employ in the classroom and then…
Joel Cheuoua replied to Jan Mars's discussion 'Using Google Apps in the Classroom' in the group Google Apps for Education
Denise, what do you think are the main barriers for people that makes them shy away from technology?
Is it complexity? Is it fear of failure? Is it because they don't have any compelling evidence it's working?
What is it?
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- middle school technology teacher
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- At 1:18pm on December 10, 2009,
Joe B. said… - have you gotten a Wave invite yet?
- At 2:22pm on December 5, 2009,
Chrissy Stolen said… - I added you to my Google wave invite list... Thought I needed to be more specific there. :)
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