Google 1 & Google 2

Google 1


What? This week we learned about digital story books, and used Google 1 to to create a document in google which allows students to collaborate on a project. The great idea behind using google document is at it allows a group of people the work on the same document, and edit and create it together, but at separate times and on different computers. I have used google documents already this semester and feel it is an invaluable resource for us as students and also as we become educators we will be able to work together more efficiently.



So What? Now that we have experience in working with google documents I feel it will really help us be able to work more efficiently on group projects. We were able to research items for our "digital story" topic, then place it in our google document so my fellow group members could see what I added and continue to add additional information. I find it very useful because I live up in Salt Lake and most of my group members live in Orem, therefore it is difficult to get together to work on school assignments in person.



Then What?Google Documents is an amazing tool that will help any student or educator who needs to work in groups or just to create their own documents. It gives you the opportunity to write, collaborate and save your document and information in a safe place. It is also free of charge to use so that is a great plus to using Google. Google is universal, a person can work with anyone around the world and have the common link to communicate and work together. By using google document we are able to efficiently work on projects and collaborate our ideas without wasting time and energy to meet together in person. Google helps connect people and information it's awesome!

Google 2

What? I had a great time setting up my google site. We learned how to edit and add various different pages to our site. It was a fairly simple application and we were able to create our sites without a problem. I enjoyed customizing it and creating a site that was mine. I also enjoyed looking up all of the information I put into my site. I found many interesting links, and sights which I plan to use in my other classes. This was a fun activity and I learned so much.

So What? As we worked on creating and adding information to our site, I thought google site gave many options and "accessories" that we could add to make our site more appealing and easy to use. I enjoyed learning how to add the different pages, and thought this will be such a benefit to have as an educator, and use in my classroom. I feel that communication is key to a successful classroom, and being able to communicate with my students and their parents, as well as will my fellow teachers will be such a benefit.

Then What?I think that Google site is such a great tool for educators--(and any other profession also). I allows you the tool to communicate and post important information to your class and others with whom you work. I think it is important for students to be able to see what is assigned, and when everything is due, and to give links to homework assignments. I feel it is important for students to be able to find information, and it cuts down on misunderstandings and helps everyone stay informed. If someone is sick, they are able to easily access the information of work assigned while they are out, and they can go to links that will help explain the lessons they miss. I feel this will help you, by helping your students not fall behind.I'm excited to use this in my classroom, and know it will help me work and teach more efficiently.