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Google Docs

=Using Google Docs in a classroom can be very helpful for in class assignments. They can be used like a PowerPoint in Google Presentation, but the whole class can be on it and editing it at the same time. You can divide your class into groups and each group can have a different part of the topic you want to discuss in class. Each group will write their information on their page while the others write on their page. This can be happening all at the same time, so a presentation can be formed in minutes! Also, you can use Google Docs Presentation for outside the classroom projects. Students can use this like they would making a PowerPoint, but they would not have to meet up with each other to get it done. Each person can do there part by themselves. = = = = = = = =There is also a part in Google Docs that allow you to create a test or survey of some sort. This is helpful in the classroom because it allows you to send the students tests or surveys you want them to fill out. = = = = = = = =media type="custom" key="7755947" = = = = = = = =As a teacher, you would be using the Maryland Teacher Technology Standard II (Communication) and National Education Technology Standard of Communication and Collaboration, Research and Information Fluency, and Technology Operations & Concepts = = = = = = = =Using Google Docs in a lesson is a good way to use the UDL approach because it allows all the students to communicate together. There is no chance for a child's opinion or thoughts to be left out. If the student does not have a computer from home, teachers should make sure to give that child time to work on the computers at school. = = = = = = = =Get started using Google Docs here: www.google.com. Set up a google account and start the google doc. Students will have to share their google docs with other students to be able to edit each others. = = If you have any other questions about Google Docs, please email me at cbooth2@students.towson.edu =