Google Classroom

As we begin the second semester of this school year, I am excited that so many of my colleagues are starting to create Google Classrooms to share resources with their students and post assignments. In our district, all our students have GAFE accounts, so sharing documents and having them complete assignments in Google Classroom is pretty easy. Whether you have already created a Google Classroom and are using it regularly, or you have been considering it and want to learn more, there are resources available to help you out.

One of my favorite places to start is the book 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom by Alice Keeler, it is a good resource, with practical, easy to implement ideas. Ms. Keeler also has a website Teacher Tech, which includes a whole section dedicated to Google Classroom where she shares ideas and answers questions.

Matt Miller at Ditch the Textbook also has two posts 12 Great Ways to Start Using Google Classroom Now and 10 Ways Google Classroom Will Make Learning Better, both of these will provide new, and experienced teachers, with some tips and tricks that will help you and your students get more out of Google Classroom.

This past week a winter storm has passed through NC, while most areas didn't get much snow, we did have to contend with the dreaded ice, which meant SNOW DAYS for teachers and students. Google Classroom, can help to prevent the learning gaps, and the rush to catch up, caused by inclement weather. Students and teachers can access their classroom from any connected device, which allows for students to complete assignments, ask questions and get help, even when they are not in school.

As always please feel free to contact me if you have questions, problems or concerns with your Google Classroom. I will do my best to help you out, if I don't know the answer I will find it. Have a great week.