The document discusses 4 simple ways to incorporate Google tools into the classroom: 1) Have students practice using email to communicate with classmates and teachers, 2) Set up a distribution list to email school resources to students, 3) Regularly update a Google Site with relevant information for parents and students, 4) Use Google Drive for collaboration on documents between students and teachers from any location.

1. FOUR
Simple Ways to Incorporate
Into Your Classroom
Presented by Amanda Lynch
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2. Gmail
• Have students practice:
o Logging in and accessing email
o Composing emails to classmates and
teachers
• Set up a distribution list of student emails'
and send school related links and resources
to accounts
• Model appropriate use and netiquette
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3. Google Site
• Update your site regularly so parents and
students want to visit
• Keep information up to date and accurate
• Have students play part in being the
webmaster
• Include relevant resources and interesting
links that are useful
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4. Google Drive (aka Docs)
• Access from anywhere
• Colloboration
o Student to student
o Student to teacher
o Teacher to teacher
• Sharing
o Instantly share comments, input, and
grading
o Continually updated version of document
available
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5. Google Presentation
• Student can work together from various
computers on one presenation
• Students are not limited by their home
software
• Enables sharing and colloboration
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