The IT Teachers are educators who share their knowledge of integrating technology into the classroom. With almost 30 years of combined service in the teaching trenches, Alicia and Haley tell it how it is and keep you up-to-date with not only the latest trends but with what actually works! They’re not just talking heads. Alicia and Haley are in their schools every day and want to help YOU put the A in TECH!
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
With its boundless applications in any classroom, Google Sites is one of the most versatile and valuable offerings within the google apps for education suite; yet, it is one of the least used by educators.
In episode 10, Alicia and Haley talk about some of the ways they use Google sites in their classrooms and offer advice to teachers who are considering its use.
- Student portfolios are the epitome of blended learning
- Integration with other Google apps- easily embed other Google Drive files such as presentations.
- Google Sites are great for teacher websites, student projects, and e-portfolios. All files are stored in Google Drive.
- Sites is MUCH more user friendly than the old website building tools/ software… and it’s free!
- As with all Google Apps… it’s built with easy collaboration in mind
- How Google Sites differs from Google Classroom
- Packaging units and including online texts
- Easier to organize materials than in Google Classroom
- Share common materials among grade level teams
- Teacher communication with home
- Students use as portfolio throughout the year can continue to add throughout their educational career
- Students can the platform for project based learning
- Sites has TEMPLATES!
Alicia and Haley are excited to welcome a guest speaker next week on the IT Teachers' Podcast. Christie will join us and explore what technology integration offers for special education students.
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