Using
Google Drive is a great tool in education. Teachers had already been using it
to help a grade level of teachers all collaborate in creating their lesson
plans. The instructional coaches use it as a means of sharing and uploading
files. Students also use it for different assignments.
One way Google
Drive can be used is in fourth grade. Students in fourth grade do a lot of
writing due to the STAAR Writing test. Editing and revising are part of the
writing process. I found out that a campus has their students download their
compositions on Google Documents then their classmates and teacher can help
them with the editing and revising as a live document on Google Drive. Any
changes can be color coded to allow the author the opportunity to decide if he
or she wants to make the changes that were recommended. I like how Google Drive
provides a new twist to the writing process.
Another
project that I thought fourth graders could do with the Google Slides is a
Social Studies project. The fourth grade students need to know about the
European explorers and their accomplishments in the settlement of Texas. The
students could be assigned one explorer as a project where students have to
present a slide show on the explorers’ routes in Texas, their challenges,
accomplishments and what they are known for. The live document allows all
students to contribute using their own Chrome books to do the research and
enter their information. The students will be able to add pictures and maps to
their research that will make their presentation more interesting. Each group
could then present their final product to their classmates which allows the
students to learn from each other.
Something
else that first graders can do is to create a problem of the day in math. The
students can use Google Drawings to pick shapes to create their own word problem.
The students can even add color to their shapes. I will be supporting our
technology teacher on Monday with first graders as we guide them through the
entire lesson. The following week they will be expected to create their own
problem of the day using what they will learn Monday. Of course, our technology
teacher and I will be providing support as needed. I know that they will be
excited and proud of what they will create. I am glad that I learned more about
Google Drive so that I can better support the students and our technology
teacher.
Here is the link to the survey I created using Google Forms
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRTlfIdUxLjk0KDVIqTEYfrdMrAioUanWev9N-tdHcWjOjng/viewform
Susie,
ReplyDeleteReal great ideas on how to utilize Google Drive to enhance the learning. I like how you presented the idea of Google Docs to have students share their documents and the teacher and students can make recommendations that would be color coded so the student can decide what changes he or she would like to make. Also, the idea of using Google Slides to get collaboration between students and teacher to share ideas for a better presentation. I like how you even incorporated math in your ideas so that Google Drive is maximize in those area. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Susie,
ReplyDeleteIn a classroom one of the most important factors in student learning is whether or not the student is "engaged". A student who is "bored" in class more often than not will not participate nor complete the required assignment for the day. The way you suggest incorporating Google drawings to create the problem of the day for your math classes is an excellent idea! Allowing students the opportunity to create a drawing for their own math word problem will have them take ownership of their learning, which will keep students engaged in the classroom; while also having them accomplish the learning objectives for the day. Excellent idea!
Susie,
ReplyDeleteThats a great idea to get students into writing. On the google docs we would be able to proofread and suggest changes to students writing. I know 4th grade can be a difficult grade level because of the writing test but with this hands on technology I'm sure students will be engaged into staying on task with all the writing they have to do. Students enjoy the use of technology and practice makes students more sure of themselves and more confident in their writing.
Hello Susana,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about how google drive offers creative ways to collect students’ work. I like the ideas that you propose for your fourth grade because students are practicing their writing skills and upload their essays for you or peer to revise. Google drive provides tools amazing tools for teachers and students.