Wall to Wall Podcast

Episode 12: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Slides Edition


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Episode 12: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Slides Edition
featuring Jared and Kari Wall

SHOW DATE: October 29, 2018

SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Slides.

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Technology Tools & Trends
Always be prepared with backup lessons and/or activities. You never know when you will need an impromptu lesson. It is a good idea to have a couple of backup activities always prepared. These are not your emergency lesson plans. You may:
You, your children, or a family member may take suddenly ill
Internet failure
Etc.
Continue building relationships with your students. We’ve gotten to know our students’ behaviors and work ethics, but now we need to focus on really “knowing” them. Let them know you care and are there for them.
Technology Tools:
Edji.it
For collaborative reading and annotations
Fire Visualization allows you to see where students are annotating
Poster My Wall
Very similar to Canva, students can create an account using their Google login, tons of templates that are more appealing to students
Question:
What is Google Slides?
Google slides is a presentation much like Microsoft PowerPoint, but for those of you who are in Google Education districts (have google accounts for teachers and students), it is so much more.
How are we using Google Slides in the classroom?
Presenting
Displaying objectives and agendas
Embedded in a google site
Students are able to access activities if they are absent or behind in their work
Interactive abilities
Links can be added to student activities or resources
Embed videos or animated gifs
Formative assessments along with the Pear Deck add on
Student Notes, Impromptu Presentations, and Portfolios
Use templates for a unit or topic
Student work is collected here and students can present their thinking to the teacher, the classroom, or just to their table or partner.
Collaborative experiences
Share a template with a group and allow students to work together to create their own presentations to teach the rest of the class.


Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Sheets Edition. We will discuss how we are using Sheets in our classroom for collaboration, formative assessments, reflections, and much more.
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