Google Technology

This week just seemed like a whirlwind of information and assignments. All the stuff that we explored, even if it was brief, seemed like very useful tools for the future classroom and they are things that when I have time I would like to go back and explore more in depth. This last class we went over different aspects of google docs and google sites and how to use them effectively.

By becoming familar with these assignments and using them we can keep parents updated more easily on the web where they can look up at their convenience instead of the teacher sending home a newletter and hoping that the child remembers to show it to their parents.

I can use the google calendar to keep me updated on the upcoming events and details about them more easily and accessible wherever there is internet access instead of carrying a planner around all day. Google docs is also a handy tool for sharing documents with others or creating a presentation and getting input on it with a lot less hassle. Technology is always growing and changing. There are new applications and websites being added everyday. It is a good resource for teachers to remain organized and staying in contact with parents and fellow colleagues.

With this new technology I can help guide students with links and resources to continue their learning outside of the classroom. The parents can look up and see the homework and check to see if their child has completed that. This has changed my schema by seeing how google docs, presentations, calendar and sites are people friendly and is a big help for teachers. I used to just think I could type something into the search engine and get a site, but with all these applications they have it opens lots of possibilities. Well with the older grades you could assign them a research project and have them do it on google docs or a survey created through google sites. This information can change a department because teachers can collaborate more easily and add their own opinions to the topic while being at home and not in the classroom after school gets out.