September+27,+2012

media type="custom" key="20975934" Google calendars are a great way to keep parents in touch with what is going on in the classroom, as far as assessment dates, events, and due dates. Also, teachers of the same grade can use it to collaborate and ensure that they are keeping pace with one another.

[] Google docs can be used in the classroom on projects where each student has a different computer. We have a laptop cart, and each student can work on his own computer, yet collaborate on one project at the same time. This can be used in our department to share ideas with one another. If someone comes up with a great idea for a lesson, they can put it on Google docs, then others can edit it if they wish, respond to it, and use it in their classroom. Also, this can be saved and referred to each year because your information is saved.

Google Earth Google Earth can be used in a Social Studies class to teach about different geographical areas and landmarks. It makes it more real to the students if they can actually see what they are learning about. When we teach about the original thirteen colonies, it will be interesting to compare what the areas look like now as opposed to how they looked at that time.