Google Tools for the Digital Classroom

What is Google Classroom?

• A collaboration tool for teachers and students

• An online hard drive to store files

• A presentation tool to tell stories

• A tool for live video conferencing and messaging

What is Google Drive?

• A collaboration tool for teachers and students

• An online hard drive to store files

• A presentation tool to tell stories

• A tool for live video conferencing and messaging

What are the benefits of using Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals?

• Increased opportunities for critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity

• Free of charge, ad-free, reliable, and secure

• Relevant to students, easy to use, and open doors to new ways of learning

• All of the above

What are some tools included in Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals?

• Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Drawings

• Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Sites, Google Groups

• Chrome, YouTube, Google Maps/Earth, Blogger

• All of the above

What should be considered when choosing technology for the classroom?

• Learning goals and basic understanding of Google tools

• Learning how to use the technology

• Availability of consumer products

• None of the above

What are some ways Google tools can be used in the classroom?

• Engaging students with science concepts through YouTube videos

• Improving Language Arts skills with Google Drawings

• Teaching nutrition through Google Sites

• All of the above

How can YouTube be used to engage students in science?

• By showing videos that break science concepts

• By creating a slideshow of simple machines

• By using YouTube editor to share science-related photos

• By embedding YouTube videos in Google Docs

How can Google Drawings be used to improve Language Arts skills?

• By creating visual representations of storylines

• By conducting quick surveys to gather information

• By scheduling and managing appointments

• By creating webpages and publishing content

How can Google Sites be used in a unit on healthy eating?

• By creating custom logos for students

• By organizing and streamlining the classroom experience

• By creating webpages to share information on healthy eating

• By conducting live video conferencing and messaging

What are some other Google tools that can be used in the classroom?

• Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Groups

• Chrome, YouTube, Google Maps/Earth

• Gmail, Google Sites, Blogger

• All of the above