Example of Google Docs in Action.

Mr. Hanish uses Google Docs to handle group work with his class.

This example of work together on an essay and seeing how it benefits all the students. Not only does it show how the legwork falls upon the student. That way they are learning how to digitize analog (if I can call it that) work, and are responsible for owning their portfolios.

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Science Biome Project

Each year one of the topics the sixth graders in my district study are Biomes.  They select a biome and collect data, write a report, make diagrams and 3D representations of the area. Present and publish their work. Here's a conversation I had with a couple students about their project.

You can see a mock up example of what it might look like here:
https://sites.google.com/site/kernkelley/projects/example

Handing in Math Work with Google Forms

Mr. Dominick talks about digitizing and handing in paperwork with Google Forms.

One of the significant problems with digital portfolios is that the work has to be in a digital format. That works well in most content areas, but in one like math, it poses a problem. Another issue is the time and effort it takes to digitize the work itself. I believe it's vital for most of that legwork falls upon the student. That way they are learning how to digitize analog (if I can call it that) work, and are responsible for owning their portfolios.

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Managing the Syllabus with Sites and Docs

Mr. Prescott talks about utilizing the Google Site that houses our High School Syllabi. Each syllabus is a Google Doc managed by the teacher, department head and principal.

Teachers are able to make changes to their syllabus while allowing easy access to their department heads and principal. Students then can quickly find work they may have missed or look ahead at what's coming next.

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Online Tests with Google Forms

A high school teacher talks about using Google Forms to create Self-Correcting Tests.

Here are the templates we use for various tests and quizzes. I think the most important take away from this is not have a test correct itself which is worthwhile for teachers because of the time saved, but for the students to receive feedback soquic timely. Used as a quick and immediate check for understanding from the class. The next step is to analyze the data over time and see trends either by student, unit or range of questions.

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Google Docs Collection Management

One of our fifth graders goes over how our students set up their Google Doc Collections (formerly Folders) for the school year.

Once the students and teacher have set up, handing work into their 'virtual inbox' simply becomes as easy as sliding it into a folder (or collection.)

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Using a Document Camera in 2nd Grade

Second Grade teacher Mrs. Sherman talks about ways she uses a document camera in the classroom.

It's great to see how excited the kids are using the camera and how many ways the teacher has found to incorporate its use into the day. She's using an Ipevo camera which basically a web cam on an adjustable arm, but it works great an is only about $70.

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Assessment Data Collection with Forms

Collecting assessment data district wide and analyzing the results.

Here we use Google Forms to collect assessment data. We're able to analyze student scores over time, by grade level, location, or any number of variables we've collected. An important aspect of the data collection that we're working on is having student work included into the data collection. There are many systems that can analyze assessment data, but I think because our kids are already digitizing their work in Google Apps, making that connection between scores and the actual work is an important way for teachers to easily see what those scores represent. An added bonus to this is the ability for the students portfolio to be built at the same time.

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Students as Teacher Webmasters

In this video we chat with one of my students who works as the webmaster for his english teacher.

I really love this. The student webmaster setup is a win-win for everyone involved. The teacher has help keeping their website up to date and the student learns something about working on a project that is real. Anyone can see the work that they've done. Obviously there is a lot of trust involved and it's important that the kids appreciate the professional aspects of showing this public face to parents, administrators, etc. Plus it makes a great portfolio piece for students.

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Embedding Audio in a Google Site

A tutorial on how to upload an MP3 and embed an Audio Player into a Google Site.

As students become more and more adept with the technology, it's important that they help teach how to use it to others. This can be working with younger students, or providing tech support for teachers.

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A case for student managed portfolios

One of our students discusses how she uses her digital portfolio to refer to as she needs.

This video really sums up one of the most important reasons for students to take an active role in managing their portfolios. When a students work is digitized and easily accessible, they can refer back to work as needed. The work should build with them over time and provide a resources that they own and have curated.

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How Students Hand In their Digital Portfolios

One of our eighth graders walks through the steps of getting a copy of a Language Arts Portfolio and sending the link back to the teacher. Here are the templates he covers.

An important aspect of having students manage their own portfolios is that they are involved in the creation process. We have a template that we use with the students in high school because they are closer to graduation, but ideally when the student graduates and when they go to their own domain name, they would see the work they've been managing for years. Ultimately the portfolio is for them, as educators we simply need to check that it's done and represents the best the student has to offer.

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Using Google Voice in the Classroom

One of our High School math teachers, Mrs. Dominick, shares ways she uses Google Voice with her students.

This isn't for everyone, but it certainly is another way students can reach out for help from their teacher with texting, while not intruding upon a teacher's private life.

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Using an iPod Touch to Update Student Portfolios

Three of our students walk through the steps of digitizing their work with an iPod Touch and inserting the work on their digital portfolio.

I think it's important for students to be in charge of digitizing their own work. It's too much to ask teachers who are already so busy as it is, and it's a skill set that will help the students later on. I've generally found students fifth grade and up can handle the technical responsibility, and we're working with younger students developing ways to help teachers streamline the process.

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Recording and Posting Lessons

Nokomis History teacher, Ms. Richards shares how she records her presentations to her students and posts her lessons on her class blog.

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Physical Education, Google Forms and the iPod Touch

In this video, we see how the physical education teacher uses an iPod Touch and Google Forms to collect assessment scores.

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Google Doc Management

As teachers use Google Docs more and more, it becomes important for them to develop methods to manage all those shared documents. Here is a way one of our teachers has set up a collection form with Docs.

Here is a COPY of the template he is using.

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Introduction to The Tech Curve Video Series

Introducing a video series that features students and teachers from R.S.U. #19. In this series I highlight examples of technology integration throughout K-12 education.

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