I enjoyed every aspect of this assignment, except for not knowing when it was due! Anyways, I really liked using Google Docs in a new way. I liked being able to see other students editing the spreadsheet while I was working on it as well. I tried to chat with my classmates, but no one else was in chat. This would be so valuable in the classroom for several reasons. Obviously, teachers could use this to collaborate on lesson plans, instructional calendars, newsletters, anything at all. Students could also use Google Docs to collaborate while doing group work. I think it would be great for students to use this tool and share with their teachers their work in progress. This way teachers can leave feedback and participate in the process, rather than just see the finished product. Also, Google Docs saves automatically, is free, and can be accessed anytime from anywhere with Internet access. Using BatchGeo was fun as well. It took me a couple of tries before I realized I had to copy the title line as well as the addresses. This could be used in several different lessons. For example, students could map their summer trips when they come back from summer vacation in the fall. (A new twist on "What did you do this summer?") Also, it could be used for family tree projects, or mapping battlefields. Statistics such as illiteracy rates, energy consumption, or even sports statistics could be mapped. Using Google Docs and BatchGeo together would be a great way to work with other schools from the United States, or even internationally. For example, several countries participate in Earth Day. It would be very relevant to collaborate with other schools about projects and map them on BatchGeo. In my opinion this is where true 21st Century Learning takes place. When students and teachers from all over the world are working together on a common project or goal. Here is my map of my classmates and I.
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1c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. Using and sharing Google Docs is a great way to fulfill this standard.
1d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. Again, Google Docs is a great collaborative tool to use with both students and other teachers in a virtual environment.
1b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. Using both Google Docs and BatchGeo together is a great way to address real world issues while collaborating with others.
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