Google Apps for Education in CEWA Schools

Introducing the Google Apps for Education

Jemima SaundersDigital Learning Consultant

Agenda for todayMorning: Housekeeping

What is GAFE?Google Drive & Google DocsSharing

Morning Break

Middle: Google CalendarSchool Landing Page

Lunch break

Afternoon: Google ClassroomChrome Web StoreEvaluation

Today’s resources → http://goo.gl/c2tio2

Integrating Technology into Education: where are you on your journey?

Where are you now?

Why Google Apps For Education?The Australian Curriculum

General Capabilities

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Capability

The 5 organising elements

Learning Continuum (PP-Yr 10)

The Post-It Game

How could this aspect of GAFE be used to

support (or transform) the learning in my

classroom?

Pair with the

most ideas

Pair with the most

innovative idea

GAFE: The Core Tools * = iPad app

Google Drive* (storage)Google Docs* (word)Google Calendar* (outlook)Google Slides* (powerpoint)Google Sheets* (excel)

Google Forms (survey, quiz)Google Drawings (diagrams)Google Classroom (class space)Google Sites (website builder)Google Mail* (email)

GAFE: Teaching & LearningAn overview of the key features of GAFE:● free● automatic 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● a suite of core tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc)● Chrome Web Store (where you can install extra Apps, Extensions,

Themes)

Google Apps For Education

Google Drive

Google Apps For EducationWhat impact could this

tool have on your teaching?

What impact could this tool have on the learning

of the students within your class?

GAFE: Google DriveTo access your Google Drive;

1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details

2. Go to - https://drive.google.com/

or

3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Drive

or

4. (iPad = download Google Drive from App Store)

Task (part 1):

Follow the prompts to the left to open up your Google Drive

Make a new folder

Give it a name e.g. ‘test’

GAFE: Google DriveLet’s get sharing! (Task part 2)● Select the folder and click the icon to share

(or you can also right click)● Enter the GAFE email address of the person

next to you● Ensure they “can edit”● Add a quick note (if you like)● Click send● You will receive an email invitation to access the

folder and be granted folder rights within your Google Drive

GAFE: Google Drive

Google Apps For Education

Google Docs

GAFE: Google DocsTo access your Google Docs;

1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details

2. Go to - https://docs.google.com/

or

3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Docs

or

4. (iPad = download Google Docs from App Store)

GAFE: Google DocsLet’s get sharing!● Go into your ‘test folder’ within your Drive● Choose the big red NEW button● Select Google Docs● Write a sentence that begins a story or list● Click the big blue SHARE button● Name and save your Doc e.g. ‘test story/list’● Invite the person next to you to be able to edit

the text collaboratively● Continue the story together on the same

document at the same time

GAFE: Google Docs

Morning Tea

Google Apps For Education

Google Calendar

GAFE: Google CalendarTo access your Google Calendar;

1. Log in to Chrome using your GAFE details

2. Go to - https://calendar.google.com/

or

3. Click on (top left of browser) then choose Calendar

or

4. (iPad: Download a free app like ‘CalenMob’ to log in and sync to your

Google Calendar)

GAFE: Google Calendar

Google Apps For Education

The New Landing Page for Teachers

(Google Sites) - Damien

Lunch break

Google Apps For Education

ChromeWeb Store

GAFE: Chrome Web BrowserGoogle’s free web browser

Available on all devices

Linked to GAFE account - installed apps and extensions

are available on all devices

GAFE: Chrome Web StoreThe Chrome Web Store includes;

Apps: a web application that runs its own program within Chrome

Extensions: an addition to the Chrome browser toolbar that includes a particular function

Theme: personalises the appearance of your Chrome browser

GAFE: Chrome Web Store

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/

How to install apps

1. Search for: Newsela (app)2. Click the + icon: and add to Chrome3. Now you are ready to launch and explore!

GAFE: Chrome Web Store

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/

How to install extensions

1. Search for: Save to Google Drive (extension)2. Click the + icon: and add to Chrome3. Now you are ready to launch and explore!

The ICT Capability & GAFE → http://goo.gl/3LXFvL

GAFE: Google ClassroomOnline space for classes.https://classroom.google.com

● a simple interface for teachers and students to exchange work

● easy to sign students up with the same (6 digit) code

● attach links to files in Google Drive, Youtube and external links

● set due dates for assignments● create multiple classes● post announcements to your students● practice digital citizenship skills in a

controlled online environment

THE TEACHER IS NOT REPLACEABLE

iPad Resources: iTunesU course1. Download iTunesU app from the App Store2. Open the iTunesU app on your iPad3. Go to Library4. Click the +5. Enroll in a course6. Enter the code: FNT-KJJ-FMA7. Access sections as needed

The Post-It Game: Winners!

How could this aspect of GAFE be used to

support (or transform) the learning in my

classroom?

Pair with the

most ideas

Pair with the most

innovative idea

Integrating Technology into Education: where are you on your journey?

Where are you now?

saunders.jemima@cathednet.wa.edu.auTwitter: @mimasaunders

http://www.pinterest.com/jemimasaunders/google-apps-for-education/

Want more ideas? Check out these

resources from this Pinterest board

dedicated to using GAFE tools in the classroom.

Feedback & Evaluation

Thank you all very much