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Google Forms - Not just for Surveys Anymore
Agenda:
Today in room A116: Using Google Forms. This class assumes you can, on your own sign up for a Google account. If you already have one, so much the better. We will cover:
Google Docs - Tutorial on using Forms from Eric Moccio on Vimeo.
Resources:
Science and Math: Give students some very cool and timely enrichment at the Nobel Prize Education site. Place links to some great learning tools at your Blackboard account for students that finish an assessment early.
Math: Sometimes a video that simply repeats the explanation in class is all that is needed to complete the homework. In steps the Khan Academy with it’s 1800+ library of videos from basic Arithmetic to Calculus. I have found these videos to be no nonsense and well thought out. If you or your students create an account you’ll have access to self paced exercises as well.
ESOL: This article from the Boston Globe is titled “Watch and Learn.” This title isn’t the best to grab your attention but the concept of using subtitled music videos to teach language really is an attention grabber for middle school teachers. The research is based on a state wide initiative in India that showed promise early.
Civics: The American Bar Association promotes Constitution Day on September 17th. Although the day has passed, the website lives on. The ABA Constitution site offers lesson plans and a virtual signing of the document.
ALL: Subjects: The New York Times seems like the source for current events only, but you’ll find lesson plans for all subjects at their Learning Network blog. It is impressive to see the expanse of cross curricular lessons to include academic skills, math, and science as well as literature, and of course social studies.
English (and others) Wall Wisher caught my eye early this year due to it’s simplicity, yet the impact is amazing. Students can collaborate on a wall with various topics. The wall is a place to post writing, pictures, links and even video. I particularly like the idea of student book reviews. To give you more ideas, look at this SlideShare of the lessons other teachers are trying.
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Today in room A116: Using Google Forms. This class assumes you can, on your own sign up for a Google account. If you already have one, so much the better. We will cover:
- Why use a form
- Easy way to share
- What to do with results
Google Docs - Tutorial on using Forms from Eric Moccio on Vimeo.
Resources:
Science and Math: Give students some very cool and timely enrichment at the Nobel Prize Education site. Place links to some great learning tools at your Blackboard account for students that finish an assessment early.
Math: Sometimes a video that simply repeats the explanation in class is all that is needed to complete the homework. In steps the Khan Academy with it’s 1800+ library of videos from basic Arithmetic to Calculus. I have found these videos to be no nonsense and well thought out. If you or your students create an account you’ll have access to self paced exercises as well.
ESOL: This article from the Boston Globe is titled “Watch and Learn.” This title isn’t the best to grab your attention but the concept of using subtitled music videos to teach language really is an attention grabber for middle school teachers. The research is based on a state wide initiative in India that showed promise early.
Civics: The American Bar Association promotes Constitution Day on September 17th. Although the day has passed, the website lives on. The ABA Constitution site offers lesson plans and a virtual signing of the document.
ALL: Subjects: The New York Times seems like the source for current events only, but you’ll find lesson plans for all subjects at their Learning Network blog. It is impressive to see the expanse of cross curricular lessons to include academic skills, math, and science as well as literature, and of course social studies.
English (and others) Wall Wisher caught my eye early this year due to it’s simplicity, yet the impact is amazing. Students can collaborate on a wall with various topics. The wall is a place to post writing, pictures, links and even video. I particularly like the idea of student book reviews. To give you more ideas, look at this SlideShare of the lessons other teachers are trying.
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