This is a summary of the workshop that I presented at ICTEV13: IT Takes a Village
Discovery often starts with a
problem. My problem was the use of mundane exercise books and worksheets. After
exploring different potentials (Microsoft Word, Evernote and the Ultranet), I
finally introduced Google Drive.
Some examples of how Drive has
been used to transform learning include:
·
access everywhere. With student laptops often re-imaged, work is
not only continually backed up, but also accessible from any computer.
·
the opportunity to work collaboratively. Some examples have
included adding to a single document for book clubs, sharing student goals to
all relevant stakeholders and staff working together on a curriculum document.
·
the ability to provide flexible feedback. Whether it is a teacher
commenting on a workbook anytime, students posing questions on a presentation
or using Forms to ascertain different points of information.
On the
other side of the coin, there are always hurdles faced when introducing a new
application. Although students are usually quick to jump into the potential of
new technologies, staff often question why they need to change, just look at
the Ultranet. In addition to this, some staff feel that other applications
offer more potential.
In the
end, the question that remains is that if Google is not the tool to rule them
all, then what? I’m ok with not using Google, but doing nothing is no longer an
option.
Also published in Term 3 ICTEV Newsletter
Wonderful summary of your ICTEV talk this year. Thank you for sharing.
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