it's a draw! organize your way to the finish line - ota 15
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It’s a Draw! Organize Your Way To The Finish Line
Presented by Diana Benner
About Me
Director of Professional DevelopmentTexas Computer Education [email protected] @diben
DIANA BENNER
http://dbenner.org
In the next 50 min . . .Why use graphic organizers?Why use Google Drawing?How can Google Drawing be used in the classroom?How can a Google Drawing be created?
Google Drawing
Highly Powerful
yet Highly
Overlooked
Google Drawing
What are your thoughts about
graphic organizers?Do you use them? When should they be used?
Why use them? What skills do they help students build?
Discussion
Why Use Graphic Organizers?To organize ideas
To brainstorm
To plan & structure projects
To visually examine relationships
What is Google Drawing?Blank canvas
Draw shapes, lines, arrows
Design templates, diagrams
Insert text or graphics
Why Use Google Drawing?Is free and easy to use
Runs online
Has many drawing features
Can be downloaded, shared,
or embedded
Collaborate
& Discuss
Let’s Collaborate!
Galveston Island Poem: http://goo.gl/hpu2uW
Go to:http://goo.gl/2xftZj
Galveston Island 1900
As We Cross The Finish Line...Think about a lesson you will be teaching.
How might Google Drawing enhance one of your lessons?
In The Classroom
Ways To Use Google Drawing1. Give students ready made activities
2. Have students fill-in templates
3. Let students create from
scratch
Factors:
Student’s age
Nature of project
Templates
Enter text | Add Images | Use as a guide
5 Senses Diagramhttp://goo.gl/298rSL
State | Country Researchhttp://goo.gl/LJsUIj
Sandwich Charthttp://goo.gl/0ytK1h
Go to File, Make a Copy
Ready Made Activities
Drag & drop objects | Connect objects with arrows | Fill in shapes with color
Butterfly Life Cyclehttp://goo.gl/HH5XxO
Phases of the Moonhttp://goo.gl/G8zONv
Seasonshttp://goo.gl/qjhl5w
Go to File, Make a Copy
Sample TemplatesAccess the folder of templates I have collected on the session resource page
http://goo.gl/dWvFW0
Sharing TemplatesWhen sharing templates,
share them as View Only
Students will need to make
a copy of the template
READY to Cross The Finish Line?Let’s Create Our Own Google Drawing!
How might Google Drawing enhance one of your lessons?
DirectionsDirections for creating a Google Drawing can be found on the session resource page.
http://goo.gl/TWEkqq
Adding ShapesMany pre-made shapes
can be inserted and
then edited
Adding ImagesImages can be added in
the following ways:
• Drag & Drop
• Insert Image
• Research Tool
Adding TextText can be added in:
• Text Boxes
• Shapes
Adding ConnectorsConnect shapes, images,
and text with the:
• Elbow Connector
• Curved Connector
Adding EditorsStudents can work
together by giving
editing rights
Publishing
To share your Google Drawing:
• Share as view only
• Download as an image
• Embed it on a website
Create Your Own
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
Create an ABOUT ME Graphic Organizer• Rename It• Add Text, Images, Links
Cross The Finish Line...Share@diben
Tweet @diben | #otaem15 | #OklaEd
Share on Today’s Meethttp://todaysmeet.com/ota15
DiscussionWhat are some ways you can use Google Drawing?
Tweet @diben | #otaem15 | #OklaEd
Highly Powerful
yet Highly
Overlooked
Google Drawing
Continue Learning
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