Creative Activities Using Google Tools
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This document provides examples of creative activities that can be done using Google tools. It describes activities such as creating blogs and YouTube channels, using Google Translate and Picasa to share student work, making 3D models in SketchUp, accessing book archives through Google Books, creating maps and documents, and using Google Calendar and Docs for collaborative work and scheduling. The focus is on how these free Google tools can be used for educational purposes.
Creative Activities Using Google Tools
- 1. Creative Activities Using Google Tools Amy E. Gillam, M.Ed. @techspire techspire@gmail.com Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 2. Finding Ideas Google for Educators http://www.google.com/educators/activities.html Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 3. Finding Ideas Google Apps for Education Search http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/ resources/lesson-plans.html Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 4. Finding Ideas Interesting Ways http://edte.ch/blog/interesting-ways/ Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 6. Student Blogger Example College example - find tools to use as a teacher and evaluate the tools. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 7. Student Blogger Example 6th Grade Student - make up work assignment Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 8. Teacher Blogger Example Share what is happening in the classroom, share ideas, share resources, etc. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 9. Google Earth Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 10. Google Lit Trips http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/9-12/Entries/2006/9/30_Night_by_Elie_Wiesel.html Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 11. Historical Imagery 2011 vs. 1998 Verizon Wireless Arena Manchester,NH Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 13. Add Google Translate to Your Website Add a drop down menu to your website. https://translate.google.com/manager/website/ Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 14. Translate a Document http://translate.google.com Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 16. Share Student Work Post comments about student work - great for parental involvement! https://picasaweb.google.com/116786844541789419423/TechIntegration Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 17. Use for Lessons... Writing Prompts Virtual Tours Geography Lessons Slideshows Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 18. Sketch Up Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 19. 3D Model of Mansion Designing in SketchUp and importing it to Google Earth Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 20. 3D Model of School 8th Graders took blueprints of school and designed a replica of school Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 22. You Tube Channel Create a channel to display your videos, your favorites, and your playlists. Makes it safer for students to view videos. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 23. You Tube Playlist Create a playlist of different videos that you want students to view. Share the link or embed it into a blog or website. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBAD7E95D61C447C3 Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 24. Quite Tube Show a YouTube Video without the ads, recommendations, comments, etc. Ads at the bottom of page. Share link http://quietube.com/ Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 25. Google Books Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 26. Keep Your Library Up To Date Show your students what you are reading. Recommend books to students Keep track of what you read Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 27. Create a Bookshelf Recommend Books for Students to Read Use for an author study Provide a list of classics for students to read Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 28. Access to Old Magazines LIFE Magazine Archived Issues Great for Social Studies Class Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 29. Google Maps Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 30. Distance Measurement Tool ✴ Go to Google Maps ✴ In the bottom left corner, Click on Map Labs ✴ Enable Distance Measurement Tool ✴ Click on the ruler in the bottom left corner of the map ✴ Click on the 1st point ✴ Click on the last point Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 31. My Maps Create your own map with Let’s Take a Look! customs routes, place marks, and so much more! Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 33. Choose Your Own Adventure Lesson Plan My Example Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 34. Collaborative Presentation Shared to View and Edit Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 35. Dance Request Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 36. Online Survey Great for surveys and quizzes Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 37. Work Order System Give out the URL - people fill out the information - you get a spreadsheet with all of the information. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 38. Flubaroo - Grading Tool Video Students submit Install Flubaroo Create a form data Script Submit Answer Run Flubaroo View Results Key Form Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 40. Create an Agenda Have the students learn about telling time by creating an http://www.poissonrouge.com/clock/ agenda. https://docs.google.com/View?id=ddv49vkt_6htvmb3d6 Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 41. Appointment Slots See how Great For... Parent Conferences Student Meetings Consultations Create a calendar appointment and Office Hours allow others to book time slots. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 42. Timeline Calendar See Calendar Create a timeline of historical events. Have the students type in an informational description and add a location. Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 43. Google Sites Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 44. State Report Website Have the students create a website for a research report about a site. https://docs.google.com/View?id=ddv49vkt_53c9nj85gr Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 45. Set Up a WebQuest https://sites.google.com/site/mesnhregionswebquest/ https://sites.google.com/site/nhtiwebquesttemplate/ Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 46. Set Up a Portfolio Found this template when setting up the site Wednesday, November 28, 12
- 47. Creative Activities Using Google Tools Amy E. Gillam, M.Ed. @techspire techspire@gmail.com Wednesday, November 28, 12