Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning
English
By (author): Jared Covili
Unique ideas for authentic, 21st-century learning!
Theres no denying it, 21st Century skills are essential to prepare students for college and careers. How do you manage the avalanche of information and activities required to help students become skilled communicators and collaborators? Prepare your students for the modern workplace with this newly updated guide to Googles latest tech tools.
New chapters and a companion website include teacher vignettes, screen casts, step-by-step project tutorials, and classroom management and technology tips.
Beginning and veteran K12 teachers can quickly scan to any section for detailed guidance and practical implementation strategies. Youll learn:
- Which tools help you meet 21st century skills and the new ISTE Standards for Students
- The latest versions of Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Google Earth, YouTube, and more
- 5 major points to consider before using each tool
- How to create quizzes, parent contract forms, student writing groups, and more
- How to use technology-related activities to facilitate creativity, promote innovation, and enhance communication skills
Includes a handy glossary of tech terms. Use this engaging, skills-boosting guide to discover exactly how and why to use Googles latest tools as part of an effective teaching strategy!
Googles presence in our nations schools is a big one and is only going to increase. Jared Covili has put together an excellent guideuseful for those who are tech savvy and those who are notfor how teachers and students can use these tools for teaching and learning.
Larry Ferlazzo, Advice Columnist
Education Week Teacher
Jared Covili does an excellent job diving into the intricacies of Google so everyone can get the most out of the suite of apps. If you are not Going Google, you might as well just Ask Jeeves for support.
Nick Provenzano, Author of Classroom in the Cloud
The Nerdy Teacher