Digital Learning for Principals
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The document outlines a professional development agenda for principals focused on integrating technology in education, utilizing Google Apps for Education (GAFE) and tools like Google Drive, Docs, Forms, and Calendar. It emphasizes features such as real-time collaboration, unlimited storage, and accessibility across devices, while also discussing the importance of digital workflows and the use of Chromebooks and iPads in education. The document is filled with tips, how-to resources, and encouraging educators to engage with digital tools effectively.
Digital Learning for Principals
- 1. Digital Learning for Principals Jemima Saunders
- 2. Where are you currently on your ‘integrating technology’ journey?
- 3. Day’s Agenda Morning Session: Google Drive - cloud storage Google Docs - communication Morning Tea Middle Session: Google Forms - gathering data Google Calendar - scheduling Lunch Afternoon Session: Chromebooks & iPads ICT events, networking
- 4. The Australian Curriculum General Capabilities Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Capability The 5 organising elements Learning Continuum (PP-Yr 10) Where does GAFE fit?
- 5. When you say “Apps…” Chrome Web Store _Apps_ Extensions Themes GAFE: Core ToolsiPad Apps
- 6. The Core tools: Google Apps for Education * * = iPad app or equivalent
- 7. ‘’ Key features of GAFE: ● free ● automatic instant saving ● revision history - all changes are logged and time-stamped ● accessible across all devices ● unlimited storage ● collaborative, real-time sharing on the same document ● sharing settings; give permission for users to edit, comment or view ● create content, make templates, publish to the web, download, print, export as ● a suite of core tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc) ● Chrome Web Store (where you can install extra Apps, Extensions, Themes)
- 9. Google Drive Unlimited storage Accessible on any device Easy sharing of files or folders http://drive.google.com
- 10. Google Drive How-to Video
- 11. Google Drive: Tips & Tricks ● List view (full titles) or Grid view ● Sharing (control permission settings) ● Add shared documents to your own Drive ● Starred (set your favourites) ● Information (activity history) ● Search Drive (dropdown to control search) ● Gear - Settings - Managing Apps - Connect More ● iPad app version: accompaniment app
- 12. Google Docs Word processing tool Enables real-time collaboration Publish to the web Download as PDF or Word files http://docs.google.com
- 13. Google Docs How-to Video
- 14. Google Docs: Tips & Tricks ● File - revision history ● Edit / Suggest / Comment ● Share - Advanced - (control permissions) ● Add-Ons - Get Add-ons ● Tools/Double click - research - (options) ● File - Download as: PDF, Word etc. ● File - Publish to the web Click here
- 15. Morning Tea
- 16. Device particulars: GAFE Computer & Chromebook iPad - Full versions of Google Apps available through Chrome browser - Accessible via the web / or - Able to be downloaded separately to desktop (Drive can be installed to hard drive) - Chrome Web Store access (apps, extensions, themes) - Abbreviated versions of Google Apps available on web - No Chrome Web Store access - Google Apps available through browser or through dedicated iPad app (accompaniment function) - Easily links Drive etc to Camera Roll resources
- 17. Google Forms Survey or quiz tool Spreadsheet or chart response summaries Multiple themes and appearances Multiple question styles http://forms.google.com
- 18. Google Forms Tips - Chris Betcher
- 19. Google Calendar Flexible scheduling tool Multiple views: day, week, month, agenda Calendar layering Accessible on any device, anytime, anywhere http://calendar.google.com
- 20. Google Calendar How-to Video
- 21. Lunch
- 22. Dr Ruben Puentedura @rubenrp
- 23. The Chrome Web Store Google Apps, Third Party Apps, Chrome Extensions, Themes
- 24. Meeting the ICT Capability with GAFE ▣ How can we support educators to use digital tools available on the Chrome Web Store? Click me
- 25. Chrome Apps & Extensions App A third party web based tool available through your browser, but not only through Chrome. e.g. Edmodo, ClassDojo etc. Extension An enhancement to the Chrome browser. A small icon appears at the top of your screen near your address bar. Read & Write for Google Prezi
- 26. iLearn CoursesIntranet > Initiatives > On-demand Drofessional Learning > Select Flexible PD for schools For individuals or whole staff Pedagogically focused Embedded challenge/task
- 27. What will work on both devices? Anything web based will work on both devices (except the Chrome Web Store). Some web elements such as flash animation will not operate on an iPad. Many programs are abbreviated versions for use on an iPad. e.g. Edmodo, Google Docs etc.
- 28. 1. iPads are the easiest tool to capture photo and video content as they are light, portable and intuitive. 2. Chromebooks and GAFE allow users to type on full-size keyboards and are designed to allow real-time collaboration between users with fully functional tools. Why would I use both devices? Generate Edit Upload Collaborate Create Share Publish Interact
- 29. 1. Student draws a labelled diagram of the parts of a plant on an app. 2. Saves the image into the camera roll. 3. Uses image in another app (iMovie or Tellagami). 4. Student records narration over their image describing their learning. 5. Saves the image + recording to the camera roll as a video. 6. Student/Teacher uploads the video to: class YouTube account, shared Google Drive or Google Classroom or Class blog. 7. Student comments on video to collaborate with others on combined plants project, contributing to a shared folder. 8. Other student annotates the video with text (for research, as a report, creates an advertisement etc). 9. Students peer review each other’s blog postings. 10. Teacher provides online feedback via blog. 11. Student’s review and improve content as required. What would a digital workflow look like? iPad ChB
- 30. I want more ideas Click to access a curated collection of GAFE resources, instructions, tools and guided cheat sheets.
- 31. Thank you Evaluation link - click here Jemima Saunders Digital Learning Consultant saunders.jemima@ceo.wa.edu.au