Challenge: Google Docs

By Marsha Scott

On-Demand Writing: https://docs.google.com/a/edmonds.wednet.edu/document/d/1dvHCRs0aqsuVrBdAenpdeOZMo2AOWU94uog-JYkNrSs/edit?usp=sharing

What challenge did you explore and why?

I am exploring Google Docs with my 5th grade ELL students. I set up Google classroom and attached writing assignments, rubrics, and checklists. Students shared their on-demand writing assignments using Google docs.

What went well for you?

Students are becoming familiar with Google docs and using it more than a Word document. Google docs has been beneficial as I am able to view and make comments on each student’s writing instead of taking their writing notebooks home to grade. Students receive immediate feedback on their writing pieces.

What was challenging?

At this time, there hasn’t been any challenges in utilizing Google docs with intermediate grades.

What did you learn?

(Voice Typing was used to answer this question.)

“I learned how to use the voice typing tool.  This tool can be used with my English language learners.  Also I have ELL students with an IEP for writing but students will need to practice several times before they understand how to use this voice typing tool.”

What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families?

Ideas for using Google docs:

• Class newsletter- All students could access the document and contribute to the newsletter.
• Translate students’ writing- Using the translation feature helps limited proficient students with their English. (Note- this tool doesn’t always translate correctly.)