Going Google

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4129-9878-9
Verlag: Corwin

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 281 mm, Gewicht: 626 g

Engage digital learners with the power of Google!

Google is more than a search engine—it offers many tools that give people the opportunity to work virtually from anywhere, with anyone, at any time they choose. And these tools are available to teachers and students for free. This book for K-12 educators explores the wide array of Google tools and shows how to use them in the classroom to foster digital learning. Aligned with the ITSE-NETS standards, the text is organized by the 21st century skills each tool promotes: communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem solving. Written in an intentionally casual, engaging style, each chapter: Explains the specific benefits of using each tool for teaching and learning Provides step-by-step tutorials with screen shots that illustrate the processes Contains detailed examples of classroom and teacher productivity projects

Included are specific classroom activities that teachers can use immediately to engage students and enhance learning. Some of the tools covered include Google Docs, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sites, Blogger, Google Groups, Google +, Google Earth, Picasa Web Album, YouTube, Google Alerts, Google Reader, and iGoogle. Both experienced and novice Googlers will find new ways to incorporate the programs they love into the classroom curriculum.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Covili, Jared J.

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein E-Learning
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik E-Learning, Bildungstechnologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Medienpädagogik, Mediendidaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
I. Communication and Collaboration
1. Google Docs
2. Google Calendar
3. Gmail
4. Google Sites
5. Blogger
6. Google Groups
7. Google +
II. Creativity and Innovation
8. Google Earth
9.Picasa/Picasa Web Album
10. YouTube
III. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
11. Google as a Searching Tool
12. Advanced Search
13. Google Custom Search
14. Information with Google
15. Google Alerts
16. Google Reader
17. iGoogle
IV. Moving Forward
Glossary
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Jared Covili is a professional development trainer at the Utah Education Network in Salt Lake City, UT. Jared specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as web page design, geospatial learning, web 2.0 tools, and digital devices. Jared received his Bachelors degree in English and his Masters degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology from the University of Utah. His background includes four years as a secondary Language Arts teacher. Besides his work at UEN, Jared is also adjunct faculty for the College of Education at the University of Utah, where he teaches technology integration classes to undergraduate students.