Unit 2: Practicing with Digital Tools for Blended Learning
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Lesson 1: Google Classroom
Objective: Learners will...
- describe the uses of Google Classroom
- Part 1: Please follow the link below in order to explore the digital tool, Google Classroom.
Stop! Collaborate & Listen:
Wait, why use Google Classroom in a blended classroom?
- Part 2: Please visit the resource below to explore more about what Google Classroom has to offer:
Thinking Point: How could you utilize Google Classroom to present classroom material to students in a way that would allow them to work at their own pace?
Lesson 2: Padlet
Objective: Learners will...
- describe the uses of Padlet
Stop! Collaborate & Listen:
You've already practiced with the digital tool, Padlet! It is a useful tool for collaboration and keeping a running record of classroom material. You also only need to log in with your Google Account so students and teachers don't have to create a separate Padlet account.
- Part 1: Please follow the link below in order to explore the digital tool, Padlet.
- Part 2: Please visit the resource below to explore more about what Padlet has to offer:
Thinking Point: How might online collaboration and student dialogue foster more student participation that f2f conversation alone?
Lesson 3: Discovery Education
Objective: Learners will...
- describe the uses of Discovery Ed
- Part 1: Please follow the link below in order to explore the digital tool, Discovery Ed.
Stop! Collaborate & Listen:
Wait, what exactly can I discover through Discovery Ed?
- Part 2: Please visit the resource below, which includes commentary from teachers, in order to explore more about what Discovery Ed has to offer:
Thinking Point: How does Discovery Ed act as a one-stop-shop for online classroom resources?
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