Just as it is key for detectives to collect evidence to solve a crime, teachers must also collect evidence of learning in order to provide effective instruction. This evidence of learning can certainly be a final grade however, how do we know along the way that students are progressing toward the learning goal? Luckily, technology can be a tremendous help with collecting evidence of active learning while at the same time keeping students accountable for their work.

Our focus will be on using Google Docs for writing.

Resource #1

Google Docs for Brainstorming

Why Selected: As mentioned previously, Google Docs is a great place to start with students that have little or no knowledge of word processors. Creating a collaborative Google Doc where small groups of students or whole class have edit rights can make this strategy more engaging and simpler for students to respond.

Resources:

Google Docs Resources:

Getting started with Google Docs

Resource #2

Google Docs for Picture Prompts

Why Selected: Google Docs provides an easy avenue to incorporate picture prompts. With a single document, you can quickly add an image and ta-dah, you have a writing prompt and are ready for students to show you what they’ve got!

Resources:

Picture Prompt Template

Getting started with Google Docs

Resource #3

Google Docs for Reader’s Response:

Why Selected: One of the easiest ways to use Google Docs with young students is to use the same Doc over and over and over again. We don’ t mean for that to sound redundant or boring… so stay with us. Try to think of this as an easy opportunity to organize student work and to build a record of growth without really trying!

Resources:

Readers Response Template

Getting started with Google Docs

More resources:
ISTE Standard(s) for Educators and Students
Newspapers In Education
Common Sense Media

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Just as it is key for detectives to collect evidence to solve a crime, teachers must also collect evidence of learning in order to provide effective instruction. This evidence of learning can certainly be a final grade however, how do we know along the way that students are progressing toward the learning goal? Luckily, technology can be a tremendous help with collecting evidence of active learning while at the same time keeping students accountable for their work.
Our focus will be on using Google Docs for writing.
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Resource #1
Google Docs for Brainstorming
Why Selected: As mentioned previously, Google Docs is a great place to start with students that have little or no knowledge of word processors. Creating a collaborative Google Doc where small groups of students or whole class have edit rights can make this strategy more engaging and simpler for students to respond.
Resources:
Google Docs Resources:
<a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/docs/get-started/#!/">Getting started with Google Docs</a>
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Resource #2
Google Docs for Picture Prompts
Why Selected:&nbsp;Google Docs provides an easy avenue to incorporate picture prompts. With a single document, you can quickly add an image and ta-dah, you have a writing prompt and are ready for students to show you what they&rsquo;ve got!
Resources:
Picture Prompt Template
<a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/docs/get-started/#!/">Getting started with Google Docs</a>
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Resource #3
Google Docs for Reader&rsquo;s Response:
Why Selected:&nbsp;One of the easiest ways to use Google Docs with young students is to use the same Doc over and over and over again. We don&rsquo; t mean for that to sound redundant or boring&hellip; so stay with us. Try to think of this as an easy opportunity to organize student work and to build a record of growth without really trying!
Resources:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vD982BoAkzkone9eEYiS0-l2X_LJjdDuY7VdhT9OTws/copy">Readers Response Template</a>
<a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/docs/get-started/#!/">Getting started with Google Docs</a>
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More resources:
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<li>ISTE Standard(s) for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators">Educators </a>and <a href="https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students">Students</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nieonline.com/savannah/">Newspapers In Education</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/">Common Sense Media</a></li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.somethintotechabout.com/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sttechabout/">Facebook</a></li>
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Just as it is key for detectives to collect evidence to solve a crime, teachers must also collect evidence of learning in order to provide effective instruction. This evidence of learning can certainly be a final grade however, how do we know along the way that students are progressing toward the learning goal? Luckily, technology can be a tremendous help with collecting evidence of active learning while at the same time keeping students accountable for their work.  Our focus will be on using Google Docs for writing.

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