This document discusses how to foster online learning communities using Google tools. It defines an online learning community as a group of learners who interact virtually to share perspectives and construct knowledge. It then lists various Google tools that can be used, including Google Drive, Google+, Gmail, Google Classroom, and Google Sites. It provides examples of how to enable online learning through online forums, collaboration projects, peer-based learning teams, a micro-learning library, and learner blogs. It stresses the importance of setting guidelines for community participation and privacy.

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Online learning communities
with Google tools
By Erifili Davis
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Inspired by the article
8 Tips To Foster Knowledge Sharing Through Online Learning
Communities
by Christopher Pappas

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What is an online learning community?
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“A bonded group of learners who interact
with each other in a virtual learning
environment and share their perspectives and,
during this process, construct knowledge”
Schwier, 2001; Luppicini, 2003
http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/implementing-successful-online-learning-communities/11888

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“Google tools”
include:
Google Drive
Google+
Gmail
Collections
Classroom
Google Keep
Calendar
Blogger
Hangouts
Google Sites

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Note:
Google Classroom requires
access to G Suite for
Education
For G Suite for Education
organisations, some of the
Google tools may not be
available to all users - ask
your G Suite administrator
for details.

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Enable online learning
communities
through...
Online forums and groups
Collaboration projects
Peer-based learning teams
Micro-learning library
Learner blogs
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Create topic centred groups and
conversations, allowing students
to share questions, opinions,
knowledge and resources.
Google tools
Google Classroom, Google
Collections, G+, YouTube
Online forums and
groups
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Collaboration
projects
Working on projects together
with peers helps build belonging
as well as developing
communication and teamwork
skills.
Google tools
Google Drive (Docs, Slides),
Blogger
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Peer-based learning
teams
Encourage students to create
individual learning goals and
place students in teams to support
each other in achieving their
goals.
Google tools
Google Hangouts, Google Drive
(Docs, Slides), G+, Blogger
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Micro-learning
library
Crowd source a ‘learning library’
of resources on a particular topic.
Google tools
Google Drive (Docs, Slides), G+,
Blogger, YouTube, Google
Classroom
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Learner blogs
Learner blogs can help document
the pathway to knowledge and
skills development while sharing
useful knowledge with peers and
provide proof-of-learning.
Google tools
Google Sites, Blogger
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To ensure success and maintain privacy,
make sure all learners understand and
agree to online learning community
guidelines.
See Collaborating for success with Google Apps for
collaboration framework ideas

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14. About Erifili Davis
My passion is education for
social justice and the possibilities of
educational technology to positively
transform the educational
experience for all Australians.
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