Google+Docs

= = Google Docs is a free, web-based, collaborative word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application. Google Docs allows you to create, store, and share in a secure, real-time environment. To use Google Docs, you must have a Google account (free).

Connections to Strategies
Cooperative Learning - students can work together on the very same document Summarizing & Note Taking - students can type notes directly into Google Docs and then have access at home Homework - teachers can share documents with students to be completed at home

Learn About Google Docs Access to YouTube is required to watch these videos.

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Activity 1 - Using Google Documents for Cooperative Learning

 * 1) Log into Google Docs using the name and password created during the face-to-face session.
 * 2) Click on the document titled "Presidents" that is being shared with all participants in this course.
 * 3) Follow the instructions at the top of the document.

Activity 2 - Using Google Documents for Cooperative Learning
The purpose of this activity is to experience the components and attributes of cooperative learning by working on a group project, and to create a web 2.0 document that can be used in your daily practice. > > Develop an evaluation tool for designing a blended learning course. > > Classroom lesson (using cooperative learning strategy) > > Guidelines for students using blogs in their learning. > > Guidelines for handling student crisis. > > Document outlining guidelines for cell phone use in classroom. > 4. When your group's document is finished, share it with the course facilitators. 5. On your //Cooperative Learning// page, describe your experience with Google Docs. Is this something you would use with students to support cooperative work? What questions or challenges do you have with this tool?
 * LEARNING OUTCOMES:**
 * 1) Self-select a group (job/responsibilities, grade level, and/or content area).
 * 2) Determine a project/topic (some examples are below):
 * 1) Before you leave the face-to-face session, you must:
 * Define the parameters of the project.
 * Divide up the work.
 * Know how to get in touch with each other.
 * Set up your Google Docs workspace.


 * For additional help with this activity, refer to the step-by-step instructions:** **[|Googledocs.pdf]**