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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
> How to create meaningful and effective collaboration
in the classroom
> How to support collaborative learning with
Google Docs and Google Drive
> How to assign and collect assignments using Classroom
> The ins-and-outs of using Google Docs
to review group contributions
> How Google Docs can support the writing & revision process
> Driving discussion inside & outside of the classroom
> How to choose the best tool to support synchronous and
asynchronous discussion
> To facilitate group work with a range of Google Tools
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Working Together
Technology has opened new
opportunities for student
collaboration both inside and
outside of the classroom.
One of the most powerful
features of Google Docs is
the ability to share and
collaborate. To ensure the
learning experience is
purposeful and meaningful,
let’s explore some best
practices for collaboration and
group work.
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Meaningful and Effective Collaboration
Of all the collaboration features, two stand out: Real-
Time Editing & Commenting
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#1 Lesson Check
1. When planning for collaborative learning experiences, it is
important to:
Align with learning goals and student outcomes
Always use technology
Always let students choose their own partners
Choose the digital tools first
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2. How can technology help motivate collaboration in the
classroom for all students?
Technology allows differentiated instruction
Some students who are reluctant to speak up in class,
have found a new voice when given digital tools
Students are more likely to complete their work if they
use technology
Students are more engaged when they use
technology in class
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3. Collaborative learning activities: (Select all that apply.)
Can empower students
Can give students ownership of their learning
Allow students and teachers to become partners in
learning
Are best facilitated in lecture halls
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4. Using Google Docs and Google Drive for collaborative
learning, gives teachers the tools to: (Select all that apply.)
Facilitate collaboration
Monitor progress
Check for understanding
Provide feedback to
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Using Google Docs to Facilitate Group Work
Google Docs keeps a named
version history of every change
that is made to a document,
and who they were made by.
This is a powerful tool for
teachers and students, as it
allows teachers to see exactly
what each student contributed
to the group work.
Editors of a document can even restore older versions of the
Google Doc if they want to go back to an earlier version, or if
something was accidentally erased.
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Reviewing Contributions to Group Work
With the power of version history, teachers can view the
contributions made by each student in the group.The revisions are
time-stamped and color-coded so teachers can easily view what
changes were made, and at what time.These features give the
teacher a view of real-time collaboration, and an opportunity to
intervene before a student can stray too far off course.
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Reviewing Contributions to Group Work
Students and teachers can use
the comments feature of
Google Docs to give
constructive feedback and
suggestions.
The teacher can view these
comments at any time to see
how students are working
collaboratively, and how the
student revises their work
based on the feedback.
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#2 Lesson Check
Questions:
1. To access and review the revisions in a Google Doc:
Click the History menu, then select See revision history
Click on Share, then email yourself a link to the doc
Click the File menu, then select Version history, then See
version history
None of the above
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2. How can a teacher view contributions made by several
students in one collaborative Google Doc?
The revision history will color code the revisions made
by each student
The teacher can only view the first student’s
contributions
The revision history only reflects changes made that day
This feature is only available as an add-on
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3. If Johnny accidentally deleted a paragraph of his partner’s
essay, how can he restore those revisions back into the
doc?
Click the File menu, then select Make a Copy
From the revision history, locate and select the
revision, then select Restore this revision
Revisions cannot be restored
Johnny will have to retype the paragraph
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4. Why is revision history an important feature to utilize during
group activities? (Select all that apply.)
To keep students accountable
To plan next steps in the activity
To allow the teacher to assess the work of each student
individually
To help students track their progress
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Getting Group Work Done
Staying organized is a key component to helping groups be
successful and achieve their goals. If participants do not have
structure to keep them informed and give them a way to
contribute, then their chances of success can drop quite
drastically. There are a number of ways to ensure that they
get their group work done using Google tools.
Keep Notes
Together
Invite Group
Members
To An Event
Using
Google
Forms To
Collect Data
Creating a
Project
Plans In
Sheets
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Managing Group Work in the Classroom
Consider how you might set up group work with students in your
classroom. While our ultimate goal in doing group projects is to
promote teamwork, collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning,
being able to achieve those goals within a group structure takes
careful planning and scaffolding for our students.
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#3 Lesson Check
Questions:
1. Which product allows you to create to-do lists shared with
many people?
Google Forms
Google Calendar
Google Drawings
Google Keep
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2. Google Calendar allows you to invite guests to an event.
True
False
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3. If you want to collect group data quickly, a good choice
would be:
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Google Keep
Google Calendar
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4. What are the reminders in Google Calendar called?
Remind me
Notifications
To-dos
Due dates
CHECK ANSWER
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UNIT 13: PROMOTE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
AND POSITIVE ONLINE BEHAVIOR
> How to protect yourself
with a good & strong
password
> How to recognize deception
> What shapes your
digital footprint
> How to manage your
online identity
> The importance of
privacy settings
> How to build resilience
to be able to face challenges
There are large parts of the Internet that
are completely safe and you can often
wander freely without a worry.
But there are other places that are
much less secure. Maybe even places
you would want to avoid completely.
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Teach Students About Internet Safety and Privacy
★ Make a strong password
but memorable password
★ Use 2 step verification pass
(protect & secure info)
★ Don’t give your data easily
Stay smart, stay safe
Spot HOAX, SCAM
★ Incognito when browsing
if your in public computer
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Promote a Safe and Responsible Online Presence
★ Search yourself online
★ Review your social media post
★ Review who you follow &
who follows you
★ Check your privacy setting
★ Think before you post
★ Accentuate the positive
Don’t do cyberbullying
★ Building Resilience
Everywhere we go,
we leave our mark (digital footprint).
https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/digital-reputation-checklist/
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Promote Digital Citizenship & Positive Online Behavior
https://www.dqinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DQ-Framework-White-Paper-Ver1-31Aug17.pdf