1.2 Understanding Google
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Introduction
An important part of this Mini Course is learning how to utilize Google. There are many different applications through Google. In this Mini-Course we will be utilizing Google Slides. In order for you to be comfortable with this learning platform, I believe it is important to break down the different applications through Google and highlight a few that can be helpful in other situations as an distance education teacher.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the many different applications that Google has to offer
Students will be able to learn more about Google tools and it's many uses as an online learning platform
Students will be able to demonstrate how different Google Applications may be useful in their online classroom
Information
Quick Write
Think about what you already know about Google Application and write about it for one minute: What comes to your mind when you think of Google Tools?
Understanding Google Applications
Google Drive: In your Google Drive, you will find all of your documents that you are working on. This is where you can find shared documents as well as your own. This is where all of your work will be saved and easily accessed.
Google Document: Google Documents (Docs) is an online word processer that allows you to create and format documents. This is also an easy way to collaborate with others on projects, essays, and papers. This is a great way to keep track of student's progress on writing assignments.
Google Forms: Google Forms is an online survey platform that asks questions in a variety of different ways. This can be great way to assess student learning. This can be used as a formative or summative assessment depending on the content, objectives, and types of questions asked.
Google Classroom: Google Classroom can be a valuable online learning platform if your school allows you to use it. This online platform can be used as a way for students and the teacher to communicate as well as students to collaborate with each other. This can be a platform for teachers to post assignments and resources for students.
Google Slides: Google Slides is a platform that allows you to create presentations. This can be an individual presentation or a collaborative presentation. This is a valuable application as a teacher because it can be used to communicate information with students and create a positive learning environment for online learning as we will learn throughout this mini course.
Task
Write about how you could use one of the applications discussed above (Besides Google Slides) in your online classroom.
Move on to Lesson 3: 1.3 Using Google Slides Tools
Go back to Unit 1 Unit 1: Introduction to Google Slides