GOOGLE DOCS
Google Docs is a free Web-based program that allows teachers and students to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It has the familiar look and feel of a typical word processing program. It saves changes to documents automatically and allows teachers to review document revisions showing exactly who changed what, and when. And because all Google Docs documents are stored online, they can be accessed by teachers and students from any computer with an Internet connection and a standard browser. However, since the documents are stored online in a shared Web space, users must have Internet access to use the Google Docs applications.
Tips for using Google Docs in the Classroom
Tip # 1: Use standard document names and folders to keep organized.
Ask your students to name their files using a common naming scheme. For example, all students can use : [class period] [last name] [first name] [assignment name] Then, you will be able to sort your document list by "Name" and have all of the documents sorted nicely by period. Also, create folders for each assignment or class period and place documents in folders.
Tip #2: Use timestamps to help keep track of student work
When you sort your document list by 'Date' and see each of your student's documents sorted by the last time they edited their document. You'll see documents ordered by "Today," "Yesterday," "Earlier this Week," and "Earlier this Month." It's a great way to check at a glance which students have completed assignments.
Tip #3: Have students collaborate on projects
Students can share documents with as many people as needed in order to complete and assignment. Have students add you as a collaborator so that you can monitor their work, make comments, and even add grades to the assignment. Click here to learn how to share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Tip #4: Encourage the use of Comments for peer feedback
Show yours students how to use the Comments feature for peer review.
Google Docs is a free Web-based program that allows teachers and students to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It has the familiar look and feel of a typical word processing program. It saves changes to documents automatically and allows teachers to review document revisions showing exactly who changed what, and when. And because all Google Docs documents are stored online, they can be accessed by teachers and students from any computer with an Internet connection and a standard browser. However, since the documents are stored online in a shared Web space, users must have Internet access to use the Google Docs applications.
Tips for using Google Docs in the Classroom
Tip # 1: Use standard document names and folders to keep organized.
Ask your students to name their files using a common naming scheme. For example, all students can use : [class period] [last name] [first name] [assignment name] Then, you will be able to sort your document list by "Name" and have all of the documents sorted nicely by period. Also, create folders for each assignment or class period and place documents in folders.
Tip #2: Use timestamps to help keep track of student work
When you sort your document list by 'Date' and see each of your student's documents sorted by the last time they edited their document. You'll see documents ordered by "Today," "Yesterday," "Earlier this Week," and "Earlier this Month." It's a great way to check at a glance which students have completed assignments.
Tip #3: Have students collaborate on projects
Students can share documents with as many people as needed in order to complete and assignment. Have students add you as a collaborator so that you can monitor their work, make comments, and even add grades to the assignment. Click here to learn how to share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Tip #4: Encourage the use of Comments for peer feedback
Show yours students how to use the Comments feature for peer review.
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