Google Classroom

-
I like the ease of Google classroom and how it is connected to all of the other google apps. However, I tend to use microsoft more so learning how to use googles versions of those is a learning curve for me. I think that I could see myself using this app for upper grades more than the lower grades. In 4th and up, I believe GC is a great way for them to start being more responsible for their own work and keeping track of their assignments. I would actually have to see how the younger grades interact with GC before I use it, but I think for them it would be more for the parents than the students. I also love GC for days that students are absent or they are out for activities. They cant use the excuse that they didn't have their assignment becaude its right there in GC for them to access from anywhere. 

Comments

  1. Lucero LoredoSeptember 26, 2021 at 11:40 AM

    You bring up a wonderful point about the appropriateness for younger students. Google Classroom does seem more equipped for upper elementary students. Finding assignments especially having to go to other platforms to finish assignments may be to confusing for younger students. Google Classroom does remove the excuses of not knowing what assignments are due especially since it send the reports to parents as well!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Mrs. MartinSeptember 27, 2021 at 1:37 PM

    Casie, I totally agree. Growing up in school we learned all of the Microsoft applications such as, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.. I do agree that Google is more accessible and easier to use for upper level grades. I also agree that it allows the student to start becoming more independent with keeping up with their own assignment and work.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cheng-HsienSeptember 30, 2021 at 9:41 AM

    I have observed they taught the 2nd grader for the Google Classroom. It was nice to see how they know this tool and at least learn some basic functions from GC!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ms. RayOctober 2, 2021 at 8:07 PM

    I can see your point, Google Classroom and all the ways the Google applications can be used with it is probably something upper grade would not only comprehend more, but enjoy more as well. I do like that for things like Google Docs and Slides you can save those creations as a Word or PowerPoint so that's at least nice!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Week of August 15th

-
  One Simple Question What struck me the most about this video was the reactions the parents had to watch their children’s answers. It appeared that most of them didn’t know how much time their kids were spending with technology. I think that there should be a balance between the time spent outside and with technology. I think another interesting question to ask the adults would be what they do for fun now. I think most of their answers might include technology as well.  In my childhood, I lived out in the middle of nowhere and my parents worked all day, so I didn’t get to go outside and play with friends during the summer like everybody else did. However, I didn’t spend all day on the computer as my little brother did. I read so many books and would beg my father when he got home from work to take me to go get more books. When I spent time with my cousins, we were told to go play whether it was outside on the ranch or in their playroom. My littlest cousins have been beggi...
Read more

Chinese Education and Technology Articles

-
      I think it is interesting that China has taken steps to limit homework and outside tutoring. I only wonder how well it will work with the culture of shadow education that has been built in Asian countries. How else will China change its education system to reflect these new laws?     I feel that punishing parents for a child's bad behavior is going to backfire in a big way. Instead of raising productive citizens, I foresee parents becoming even more strict and oppressive toward their children. The cultural phenomenon of family honor is now being put into law and raising the stakes from social embarrassment to criminal punishment if you dishonor your family.     The article about problems with technology brought up many valid points. I think that technology is a double-edged sword. It is being pushed into classrooms as something that is required to be used, but it is not always needed for everything. Technology should enhance the learnin...
Read more