Google+Applications


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__CLASS__ __INFORMATION__:
To provide participants with a working knowledge of the ways in which Google Earth, Calendar, Spreadsheets, and others can be implemented into the curriculum. This course provides participants with a hands open opportunity to explore Google applications which allow them to search, commuicate, show and share in an instructional environment. Participants will explore specific Google tools/applications within designated groups; share out knowledge gained; and create collaborative lessons which demonstrate instructional integration and application.
 * Class Name:** Google Applications
 * Class Coordinator:** Crystal Lindsay
 * Class Developer/Creator:** Jacquii Leveine / Shelley Burt
 * Class Facilitator(s):** Jacquii Leveine / Shelley Burt
 * Class Days/Dates:** Thursday, Oct 4
 * Class Time:** 1PM - 4PM
 * Class Objective:**
 * Class Description:**
 * Practical Application:**
 * Comments/Notes:**

**__CLASS__ __OUTLINE__:**

 * 60 minutes: Google Apps Exploration**
 * Establishing Google Accounts
 * Group Assignment: (6 Groups of 4/5): Participants choose one of the following six [|Google Apps] for group exploration
 * //__[|Earth]__ -// Allows you to explore the world from your computer.
 * //__[|Calendar]__ -// Allows you to organize your schedule and share events with friends.
 * //__[|Docs & Spreadsheets]__ -// Allows you to create and share your projects online and access them from anywhere.
 * //__[|Specialized Searches]__ -// Allows you to search within specific topics.
 * //__[|Notebook]__ -// Allows you to clip and collect information as you surf the web.
 * //__[|SketchUp]__ -// Allows you to build 3D models quickly and easily.
 * Items to look for during investigation:
 * Basic Functionalities (//How do I use the application?//)
 * Sharing Capabilities (//How do I share the application with other Google Users?//)
 * Instructional Application (//How do I plan to integrate the application into the curriculum?//)
 * 30-50 minutes: Google Apps Share-Out Presentations (5-8 minutes/each group)**
 * Each group presents their three findings based on the investigation parameters
 * 10 minutes: Break**
 * 45 minutes: Google Apps Lesson Planning**
 * Each group creates a Wiki-Based lesson plan based on their Google Application
 * Lesson plan will be used as part of iCreate
 * iCreate Wiki
 * [|iTeach/iLearn Central - iCreate Web Site]
 * 15 minutes: Evaluation**

**__RESOURCES__:**

 * 1) [|More Google Products Web Site]
 * 2) [|Google Classroom Activities]
 * 3) [|Google Earth Blog]
 * 4) [|Google Earth Blog Basics]
 * 5) [|Download Google Earth]
 * 6) [|Classroom Blogs and Wikis]
 * 7) iCreate Wiki
 * 8) [|iTeach/iLearn Central - iCreate Web Site]
 * 9) [|NYS ELA Standards]
 * 10) [|NYS Mathematics Standards]
 * 11) [|ISTE NETS]