Google Classroom Challenge

Challenge: Google Classroom

By Tiffany Morgenweck

·                     What did you create, and why? 

• I created a Google Classroom for my second graders to answer questions, publish writing assignments, and view videos that relate to our learning in class.

·                     What went well for you?

• I’ve been working with Google Classroom since last year. I had the basics down of how to create assignments, get students used to logging in, and publishing student work. The tutorials included are very informative and easy to follow. There are also many great YouTube videos to use.

·                     What was challenging?

• I had trouble with the grading portion, and never really understood how to do it. After using the tutorial I can now see how easy it is, and such an effective way to give instant feedback. I’ve tried a couple and look forward to using it more in the future.

·                     What did you enjoy? 

• I enjoy teaching my students how to use Google Docs and Google Slides to post their writing. We’ve created rules together for using the tool bar to research for pictures and include them in our published work. They really like to do this. We’ve decided that they need to do all of their typing first. Then the limit per document is 5 pictures, and 1 picture per slide, using google slides.

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

• I taught my grade level how to use it last year, and not it’s become a consistent tool that parents know we use. I’ve created an eVal google classroom and staff meeting google classroom for our staff to use. Families are aware that we use google classroom and can have their students share work with them at home, if they have internet access.

 https://classroom.google.com/c/NzQ4NDk4MjY0

Google Classroom Challenge

Challenge: Google Classroom

By Tiffany Morgenweck

·                     What did you create, and why? 

• I created a Google Classroom for my second graders to answer questions, publish writing assignments, and view videos that relate to our learning in class.

·                     What went well for you?

• I’ve been working with Google Classroom since last year. I had the basics down of how to create assignments, get students used to logging in, and publishing student work. The tutorials included are very informative and easy to follow. There are also many great YouTube videos to use.

·                     What was challenging?

• I had trouble with the grading portion, and never really understood how to do it. After using the tutorial I can now see how easy it is, and such an effective way to give instant feedback. I’ve tried a couple and look forward to using it more in the future.

·                     What did you enjoy? 

• I enjoy teaching my students how to use Google Docs and Google Slides to post their writing. We’ve created rules together for using the tool bar to research for pictures and include them in our published work. They really like to do this. We’ve decided that they need to do all of their typing first. Then the limit per document is 5 pictures, and 1 picture per slide, using google slides.

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

• I taught my grade level how to use it last year, and not it’s become a consistent tool that parents know we use. I’ve created an eVal google classroom and staff meeting google classroom for our staff to use. Families are aware that we use google classroom and can have their students share work with them at home, if they have internet access.

 https://classroom.google.com/c/NzQ4NDk4MjY0

Google Classroom

For this challenge I set up a Google classroom to use with my fourth graders for the remainder of the school year.  I wanted to reduce the amount of paper used, as well as build digital literacy for my class.

This challenge has gone very well, and I actually use Google classroom quite frequently now to have my students complete assignments.  I love how I can quickly see the assignments as soon as they are turned in and give them a grade.  It has reduced the turn around time on my grading.  I like being able to see who is done and not done at a glance, rather than having to verbally check in with each student.

The task went pretty smoothly.  I wish there was a little more variation on the types of assignments I can create, and I wish I knew more about how to organize the stream so it doesn't become overloaded and not useful throughout the year.  

I have my students write their comparisons, their summaries, and answers to comprehension questions.  I can quickly gauge their progress.  I also like that it gives them familiarity with typing answers online without being a practice test.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzU3NTkwNDFa

Google Classroom

For this challenge I set up a Google classroom to use with my fourth graders for the remainder of the school year.  I wanted to reduce the amount of paper used, as well as build digital literacy for my class.

This challenge has gone very well, and I actually use Google classroom quite frequently now to have my students complete assignments.  I love how I can quickly see the assignments as soon as they are turned in and give them a grade.  It has reduced the turn around time on my grading.  I like being able to see who is done and not done at a glance, rather than having to verbally check in with each student.

The task went pretty smoothly.  I wish there was a little more variation on the types of assignments I can create, and I wish I knew more about how to organize the stream so it doesn't become overloaded and not useful throughout the year.  

I have my students write their comparisons, their summaries, and answers to comprehension questions.  I can quickly gauge their progress.  I also like that it gives them familiarity with typing answers online without being a practice test.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzU3NTkwNDFa

Challenge: Google Classroom

By Trish Bauman

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTEyMTgxMTk0

class code: 8dxno

What did you create, and why?

I created a 6^thGrade Reading Rm 19 Classroom to assign documents to students, post announcements and video links, create discussions, and manage student work online.  

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What went well for you?

Easy to follow directions online, at the Summer Institute and at the Chromebook Workshop.

What was challenging?

Making sure to put the due dates on the assignments, and remembering how to get an Excel sheet of their results.

What did you enjoy?

I enjoyed being able to upload an article and questions for the students to work on. Creating a class slide show on the classroom. It opened up a greater possibility of integrating technology into the lessons. It also gives them practice on SBA types of questions and reading of articles.

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

Ideas I have for using the Google Classroom are:  group presentations, individual presentations, class created Google slides for presentations, reading and answering question on both Google doc and forms, creating quizzes which are scored by Google, and having digital resources as a way of moving to a paperless format.

Challenge: Google Classroom

By Trish Bauman

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTEyMTgxMTk0

class code: 8dxno

What did you create, and why?

I created a 6^th Grade Reading Rm 19 Classroom to assign documents to students, post announcements and video links, create discussions, and manage student work online.  

.

What went well for you?

Easy to follow directions online, at the Summer Institute and at the Chromebook Workshop.

What was challenging?

Making sure to put the due dates on the assignments, and remembering how to get an Excel sheet of their results.

What did you enjoy?

I enjoyed being able to upload an article and questions for the students to work on. Creating a class slide show on the classroom. It opened up a greater possibility of integrating technology into the lessons. It also gives them practice on SBA types of questions and reading of articles.

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

Ideas I have for using the Google Classroom are:  group presentations, individual presentations, class created Google slides for presentations, reading and answering question on both Google doc and forms, creating quizzes which are scored by Google, and having digital resources as a way of moving to a paperless format.

Google Basics

by Marsha Scott

Google Classroom: class code 88xosnm

What did you create, and why?

I created a 5th grade Google Classroom for my ELL students. Here is our focus for the year: “Welcome to 5th grade! This year you will use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.”

Students are beginning to use Google Classroom in their general education classes so I wanted students to continue building their knowledge and skills in using the program in my class.

What went well for you?

Setting up the students for the class went well. With my first experience, I entered all of the students by their email addresses. Then I learned, there was an easier way for students to access the classroom; invite students to join a class by providing them with the “class code”.

Managing the students’ assignments seems to be work well because I can set a due date and then track each assignment.

I noticed there seems to be less copying since as I am able to link items such as writing rubrics and checklists for students.

What was challenging?

One challenge that I faced was when students submitted their assignments, they were no longer “owners” of the document. If students needed to correct or add to their documents, they were only able to “view” the document. Also they were required to “request permission” from each time they wanted to add to their document.

After speaking with Rose M. about this issue, she suggested students “un-submit” their assignments. Then re-submit the assignment once students complete their additional information.

What did you enjoy?

Students are learning to use this tool independently and becoming more knowledgeable on how to access their assignments. Everything is organized in one place- assignments, readings, and formative assessments. I have started to add Google forms as a way to monitor and check in with students. The next step is to learn how to embed video segments into an assignment. (Youtube is blocked, I need to find another resource.)

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

A few staff members at my building are beginning to use Google Classroom, mainly 3rd-6th grade. One third grade teacher uses the comment section (under assignments) as a blog, students reply to a question and classmates read and respond back. As more teachers begin to use Google Classroom, there may be opportunities to support and share with other teachers during collaborative time.

Google Basics

by Marsha Scott

Google Classroom: class code 88xosnm

What did you create, and why?

I created a 5th grade Google Classroom for my ELL students. Here is our focus for the year: “Welcome to 5th grade! This year you will use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.”

Students are beginning to use Google Classroom in their general education classes so I wanted students to continue building their knowledge and skills in using the program in my class.

What went well for you?

Setting up the students for the class went well. With my first experience, I entered all of the students by their email addresses. Then I learned, there was an easier way for students to access the classroom; invite students to join a class by providing them with the “class code”.

Managing the students’ assignments seems to be work well because I can set a due date and then track each assignment.

I noticed there seems to be less copying since as I am able to link items such as writing rubrics and checklists for students.

What was challenging?

One challenge that I faced was when students submitted their assignments, they were no longer “owners” of the document. If students needed to correct or add to their documents, they were only able to “view” the document. Also they were required to “request permission” from each time they wanted to add to their document.

After speaking with Rose M. about this issue, she suggested students “un-submit” their assignments. Then re-submit the assignment once students complete their additional information.

What did you enjoy?

Students are learning to use this tool independently and becoming more knowledgeable on how to access their assignments. Everything is organized in one place- assignments, readings, and formative assessments. I have started to add Google forms as a way to monitor and check in with students. The next step is to learn how to embed video segments into an assignment. (Youtube is blocked, I need to find another resource.)

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

A few staff members at my building are beginning to use Google Classroom, mainly 3rd-6th grade. One third grade teacher uses the comment section (under assignments) as a blog, students reply to a question and classmates read and respond back. As more teachers begin to use Google Classroom, there may be opportunities to support and share with other teachers during collaborative time.