collaborative learning using google tools

Collaborative Learning using Google Tools

Joshua C. Elliott, Ed.D.

Teacher candidates have a lot to learn!

Common Core State Standards

Common Core of

Teaching

Standards

21st Century

Skills

Common Core State StandardsDivisions:

Math: categorized by skill domains

English-Language Arts (ELA)

Four Anchor Standards

Reading

Writing

Speaking & Listening

Language

Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects

Starts in sixth grade.

Google Docs and Common CoreAnchor Standards:

● Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

● Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

Common Core of TeachingDomain 2: Teachers promote student engagement, independence, and interdependence in learning by facilitating a positive learning community

Domain 3: Teachers plan instruction in order to engage students in rigorous and relevant learning and to promote their curiosity about the world at large

Domain 4: Teachers implement instruction in order to engage students in rigorous and relevant learning and to promote their curiosity about the world at large

Domain 5: Teachers use multiple measures to analyze student performance and to inform subsequent planning and instruction

21st Century Skills

Key PointsThere is a distinct connection between the CCSS,

CCT, and 21st Century Skills.Teacher candidates need to be aware of this.They need to learn effective use of technologies to

effectively address the CCSS, CCT, and 21st Century Skills.

Common Core State Standards

Common Core of

Teaching

Standards

21st Century

Skills

How to use technology effectively in the classroom

Substitution

Augmentation

Modification

Redefinition (Jacobs-Israel & Moorefield-Lang, 2013)

Substitution

Type a report, print it, and then hand it

in.

Word processor used like

typewriter

Augmentation

Direct substitute with some improvement

Use spell check and grammar

check

ABC ☑

Modification

Technology allows for significant task

design

Online collaboration during production of

assignment

DocsPresentations

Spreadsheets

Groups

Calendar

Redefinition

Technology allows for new learning opportunities,

previously inconceivable

Online collaboration to produce a product using credible

resources, publish results using varied media.

Spreadsheets

PresentationsCalendarDocs

Groups

SitesScholar

YouTube

Picasa

Blogger

Hangouts

Google +

How can Google Apps help educators?● Effective use of technology in the classroom improves learning rather than

replacing traditional teaching practices.

● Allows sharing of resources with students.

● Allows collaboration across classes or groups.

● Revision history review capabilities

● Internet based & device neutral

● Extends learning time

● Educator can decide on depth of use

Google Apps: What are they?DriveDocsSlidesSheets & Forms

Google DocsLesson plan collaboration

Class notes

Meeting minutes

Peer editing

Publishing student work

Student collaborative writing

Letter translation for parents

Teacher document collaboration

Student journals

FormsSign-up sheets

Data collection

Formative & summative assessments

Flubaroo

Form emailer

Surveys

Rubrics

Online reading records

Collecting any data

Book review

Reflection or debriefing

Exit ticket

Flipped Lessons

TemplatesCollaborative notetaking: Jigsaw Template

Learning Team Charter: Charter

Lesson Plan Template: Template

Chalkboard Template

Rubric for Oral Presentation

Group Peer Evaluation

Credibility Form

Team Work Log

Weekly Reflection

Book Review

Google Apps and Technology Lesson Ideas

Sample Flipped Lesson

Thank You!

Joshua C Elliott, Ed.D.Isabelle Farrington College of

Educationjoshuacelliott1@gmail.comwww.techinpedagogy.com

ReferencesJacobs-Israel, M. & Moorefield-Lang, H. (2013). Redefining technology in libraries and schools: AASL best apps, best websites, and the SAMR model. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 16-18. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1470785965?accountid=35812