Classroom in the Cloud: Innovative ideas for higher level learning
Get your head in the cloud!
In this easy-to-use primer, the author of bestseller Going Google teams up with Twitter’s The Nerdy Teacher to demonstrate how cloud-based instruction can work for your school. With cloud computing, students connect with teachers, educators connect with colleagues, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration and innovation grow exponentially—without budget-busting investments in hardware and software. The book includes:
Practical tools for integrating cloud computing into the curriculum
Student and teacher testimonies detailing examples of cloud-based instruction in action
Step-by-step directions for classroom activities
Chapters on storing, communicating, sharing, and creating
Strategies for ensuring safety and security for students and information
Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning
Unique ideas for authentic, 21st-century learning! There’s no denying it, 21st Century skills are essential to prepare students for college and careers. How do you manage the avalanche of information and activities required to help students become skilled communicators and collaborators? Prepare your students for the modern workplace with this newly updated guide to Google’s latest tech tools. New chapters and a companion website include teacher vignettes, screen casts, step-by-step project tutorials, and classroom management and technology tips. Beginning and veteran K–12 teachers can quickly scan to any section for detailed guidance and practical implementation strategies. You’ll learn:
Which tools help you meet 21st century skills and the new ISTE Standards for Students
The latest versions of Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Google Earth, YouTube, and more
5 major points to consider before using each tool
How to create quizzes, parent contract forms, student writing groups, and more
How to use technology-related activities to facilitate creativity, promote innovation, and enhance communication skills