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Introducing the Google Apps for Education
Jemima SaundersDigital Learning Consultant
Agenda for todayMorning: Housekeeping
What is GAFE?Google Drive & Google DocsSharing
Morning Break
Middle: Google CalendarSchool Landing Page
Lunch break
Afternoon: Google ClassroomChrome Web StoreEvaluation
Today’s resources → http://goo.gl/c2tio2
Integrating Technology into Education: where are you on your journey?
Where are you now?
Why Google Apps For Education?The Australian Curriculum
General Capabilities
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
The 5 organising elements
Learning Continuum (PP-Yr 10)
The Post-It Game
How could this aspect of GAFE be used to
support (or transform) the learning in my
classroom?
Pair with the
most ideas
Pair with the most
innovative idea
GAFE: The Core Tools * = iPad app
Google Drive* (storage)Google Docs* (word)Google Calendar* (outlook)Google Slides* (powerpoint)Google Sheets* (excel)
Google Forms (survey, quiz)Google Drawings (diagrams)Google Classroom (class space)Google Sites (website builder)Google Mail* (email)
GAFE: Teaching & LearningAn overview of the key features of GAFE:● free● automatic saving ● revision history - all changes are logged and time-stamped● accessible across all devices ● unlimited storage ● collaborative, real-time sharing on the same document● sharing settings; give permission for users to edit, comment or view● create content, make templates, publish to the web● a suite of core tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc)● Chrome Web Store (where you can install extra Apps, Extensions,
Themes)
Google Apps For Education
Google Drive
Google Apps For EducationWhat impact could this
tool have on your teaching?
What impact could this tool have on the learning
of the students within your class?
GAFE: Google DriveTo access your Google Drive;
1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details
2. Go to - https://drive.google.com/
or
3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Drive
or
4. (iPad = download Google Drive from App Store)
Task (part 1):
Follow the prompts to the left to open up your Google Drive
Make a new folder
Give it a name e.g. ‘test’
GAFE: Google DriveLet’s get sharing! (Task part 2)● Select the folder and click the icon to share
(or you can also right click)● Enter the GAFE email address of the person
next to you● Ensure they “can edit”● Add a quick note (if you like)● Click send● You will receive an email invitation to access the
folder and be granted folder rights within your Google Drive
Google Apps For Education
Google Docs
GAFE: Google DocsTo access your Google Docs;
1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details
2. Go to - https://docs.google.com/
or
3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Docs
or
4. (iPad = download Google Docs from App Store)
GAFE: Google DocsLet’s get sharing!● Go into your ‘test folder’ within your Drive● Choose the big red NEW button● Select Google Docs● Write a sentence that begins a story or list● Click the big blue SHARE button● Name and save your Doc e.g. ‘test story/list’● Invite the person next to you to be able to edit
the text collaboratively● Continue the story together on the same
document at the same time
Morning Tea
Google Apps For Education
Google Calendar
GAFE: Google CalendarTo access your Google Calendar;
1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details
2. Go to - https://calendar.google.com/
or
3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Calendar
or
4. (iPad: Download a free app like ‘CalenMob’ to log in and sync to your
Google Calendar)
Google Apps For Education
The New Landing Page for Teachers
(Google Sites) - Damien
Lunch break
Google Apps For Education
ChromeWeb Store
GAFE: Chrome Web BrowserGoogle’s free web browser
Available on all devices
Linked to GAFE account - installed apps and extensions
are available on all devices
GAFE: Chrome Web StoreThe Chrome Web Store includes;
Apps: a web application that runs its own program within Chrome
Extensions: an addition to the Chrome browser toolbar that includes a particular function
Theme: personalises the appearance of your Chrome browser
GAFE: Chrome Web Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/
How to install apps
1. Search for: Newsela (app)2. Click the + icon: and add to Chrome3. Now you are ready to launch and explore!
GAFE: Chrome Web Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/
How to install extensions
1. Search for: Save to Google Drive (extension)2. Click the + icon: and add to Chrome3. Now you are ready to launch and explore!
GAFE: Google ClassroomOnline space for classes.https://classroom.google.com
● a simple interface for teachers and students to exchange work
● easy to sign students up with the same (6 digit) code
● attach links to files in Google Drive, Youtube and external links
● set due dates for assignments● create multiple classes● post announcements to your students● practice digital citizenship skills in a
controlled online environment
THE TEACHER IS NOT REPLACEABLE
iPad Resources: iTunesU course1. Download iTunesU app from the App Store2. Open the iTunesU app on your iPad3. Go to Library4. Click the +5. Enroll in a course6. Enter the code: FNT-KJJ-FMA7. Access sections as needed
The Post-It Game: Winners!
How could this aspect of GAFE be used to
support (or transform) the learning in my
classroom?
Pair with the
most ideas
Pair with the most
innovative idea
Integrating Technology into Education: where are you on your journey?
Where are you now?
[email protected]: @mimasaunders
http://www.pinterest.com/jemimasaunders/google-apps-for-education/
Want more ideas? Check out these
resources from this Pinterest board
dedicated to using GAFE tools in the classroom.
Feedback & Evaluation
Thank you all very much
