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One aspect of Google that can elevate student learning, specifically in my science classroom, is giving students an opportunity to research a scientific topic with their peers, have students collaborate on a project with their peers and their present that information to the class. My plan is to incorporate more student centered research in my classroom using Google. One feature I would like to incorporate is YouTube Playlists where students create a playlist of videos on a specific topic. This will serve as part of the research component where students can collaborate with each other on making the playlist. Likewise, students can then collaborate on a way to present the information either through Google Slides or Google Forms.

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After reviewing Google's Fundamentals Training site for Unit 1 and 2, I was able to gain a surplus of information on how to effectively implement ideas from Google into my classroom. I have learned many new things from reading the information in Units 1 and 2, however two ideas stick out that I was not aware of before. One of the features of YouTube allows educators to put together a collection of videos through YouTube Playlists. As a science teacher, I am always showing my students videos on scientific concepts and topics as well as trending current issues that relate to science topics we are learning in the classroom. YouTube Playlists is such a great tool to implement in the classroom, but it is also a great tool for students to use as well where they can research a specific scientific topic and create their own playlist with videos they think pertain to what we are learning. An additional idea I have learned from Unit 2 are the resources and help tools Google provides educators to continue to grow and learn professionally. Prior to reading this information, I was aware of Professional Learning Networks, however I have also learned that Google offers Google Educator Groups as an additional tool for educators to continue their professional development.

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Google amplifies student voice and as well as student choice in all classrooms. This is one area that of education that I am a very big proponent of. By giving students a voice and choice in the classroom and their learning experience, I find that students are much more inclined to complete the work, they are more engaged in the lessons, and they show much more of an interest. Google amplifies student voice and choice by giving students various opportunities to contribute to the learning going on in the classroom. Because Google offers so many tools, students by default are given a voice and choice in the classroom. For example, the collaboration tools Google offers amplifies student voice and choice because they are able to create a product that demonstrates their learning. Students are given autonomy in the process and are able to be creative by putting their own spin on the method in which they choose to present their learning.

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I think Google Drawings is a way for students to elevate their learning. It is a great tool to allow them to be creative and gets them away from the standard question/answer format. It helps other students demonstrate their learning through a different outlet, which suits other learning styles. Google Drawings can be a great tool for graphic organizers, which can support students who struggle with writing. It can also be used when making organizers while practicing ELA skills such as cause/effect.

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There are several google aspects that I didn't know about. I knew Google Drawings was a tool but I wasn't sure how to implement it in the classroom. The Fundamentals site pointed out the use of graphic organizers. I also did not know there are so much collaboration tools for educators available on Google through PLN.

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Google amplifies student voice by allowing students to learn and demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. It moves away from paper and reading a textbook. It gives students the opportunity to watch videos, create drawings, collaborate with other students, etc. Google allows students to learn in a way that suits each individual learner.

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I believe google slides can elevate students learning as students can create Math Snaps to show their understanding of math concepts. Students can use text, video and pictures to show their understanding on the concept. I believe google slides can elevate learning in all subject areas as students can present, as well as comment on other presentations to learn and grow on a specific topic.

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One aspect of google that I was unfamiliar with was the educational groups that we can utilize for help and collaboration on google. I believe this is something that can be very helpful to my self and my colleagues. This forum can be an excellent way to learn and collaborate with other educators and I look forward to learning from it.

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Google helps to amplify student voice as they have many different forums and tools to express their learning through. The students can choose to use video, text, drawing, presentations and more. With these choices students are able to show their understanding in a way that is suitable for their needs.

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One of Google's tools that really elevate learning is Google Sites.  Currently, my district uses it for Digital Portfolios.  Students learn how to upload completed tasks/projects, organize them and reflect on their learning throughout their school experience. Sites it extremely customizable and easily accesses Google Drive, as well as embeds links from outside websites.  By showcasing their best work, students can recognize and improve their weaknesses and be cognizant of the skills with which they succeed.

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Google amplifies student voice in multiple ways.  Google Slides allows for collaboration and creativity with peers, as well as using videos and images to enhance student perspectives.  Moreover, Google Sites can showcase student voice by creating student portfolios or student created websites.  Google has really revolutionized how students can learn and how they can present what they have learned.

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I had no idea about Youtube Playlists. In my world language class, I'm excited to create various lists on challenging grammar topics, relevant cultural videos/shorts, as well as practice listening activities. Now, it'll be super easy to share these playlists on my e-board and google classroom.

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I believe that utilizing Google Forms can certainly elevate student's level of learning. This can be used by myself for the students as a formative assessment tool. It can serve as a quick midpoint during the lesson to check student's level of understanding. In addition, students can form questions and create their own quizzes. It can be organized in a classroom drive and students will have the opportunity to discuss what questions they chose and why they are considered good questions. It can lead to a greater class discussion when taking different viewpoints into consideration.

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One thing that I learned was the value of Youtube. I always considered youtube a source for music and random videos generated by the general public. After further research, I found many engaging educational videos that could be used to prompt student engagement. I looked for videos that pertained to Simple Machines and the American Revolution and I found a ton of fun videos that explained the concepts in a way that would engage our student learners. Being a fourth grade teacher, this is a valuable tool to help connect students to many of the real-world applications that exist with the content being taught.

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Google amplifies our students' voice by giving them a platform to perform research and present their findings to the class. It goes beyond the typical formal instruction and allows students to present unique ideas because when presenting they feel like it is "their time to shine". Students don't have a fear of being wrong in a classroom setting, rather they perform thorough research to back their ideas and have the opportunity to provide unique spins and perspectives on different topics. Students are also able to learn from each other in these open forums of presentations.

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One aspect of Google that can elevate student learning is the collaboration that is possible across many of the different formats - Drive, Slides, Sites, Sheets, Drawings, etc. Students can work on their own devices but contribute to a shared assignment and they can both learn from and give feedback to a classmate's work. One of the materials on the Fundamentals site referenced that prior to technology, students did not often get to see each other's work because it was typically completed on paper and just handed in to the teacher, but Google does a great job of making this possible.

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One aspect of Google that I didn't know about before reviewing the material on the Fundamentals site was the Google Educator Groups. I like that these groups are open to any educator because they can promote collaboration across the world. They seem like a great way to not only get help, but to share ideas and learn new features as well.

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Google amplifies student voice in that it allows students to be creative with their knowledge. Rather than just complete a structured worksheet, write a typical book report, or take a multiple choice test - students can use many of the different Google platforms to show their knowledge. If teachers are willing to allow their students to be creative, students can use  Drawings to show their math work instead of doing a worksheet, can create a Slides presentation instead of a book report, and can use Forms to both take a quiz or even create their own. These platforms allow students to be more creative and expressive and students can really show what they know. Even a quieter student who doesn't typically participate in class can shine through Google.

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Google can elevate student learning by giving students an organizational system that provides opportunities to additional outside learning. With google drive and classroom, students can learn the basics about labeling and filing which links topics and ideas together. These skills can then be transferred into research and outside resources on the internet in finding sources that answer additional questions students may have on a topic.

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I had never heard of Google Drawing before-  I have used many of the other Google tools in my classroom with my fourth grade students, but that one was new to me.  I am interested and excited to create graphic organizers and other fun activities for them to utilize and play around with. I think it would be great for them to use Google Drawing to illustrate and create an information project to share. For example, I think it would be great for them to be able to include images, text, labels, etc to teach others what they know. I like that it can be shared through Google Classroom and shared with others easily.

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I think that one aspect of Google that can elevate students learning is Google Classroom-  that tool has been a game changer for me and my students. I love that I am able to provide them with links, databases, projects, assignments, surveys, etc.  I love that everything is all in one place and that they can assess to the assignments from any anywhere. It gives my students an opportunity to work on a project collaboratively from their own desk and computer.  I especially like that everything is stored for me in one place and I have easy access from year to year or class to class when I need to reassign something.  Total game changer for me!  Can't imagine how I managed without it!

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Google amplifies student voice because it gives children an opportunity to provide feedback, ask questions, or learn from their peers.  In addition, students are able to choose from a plethora of tools (slides, drawings, docs, sheets, forum, etc) which means they are able to select one that they are comfortable using.  Students can be creative and express themselves using the various tools and receive feedback and support as needed.

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After reading units 1 and 2, I was intrigued about the Google Groups. In my last class, I was introduced to Twitter and found a whole support system on there of other teachers of Latin. It made me excited and Google groups seems like it has the same capabilities, but with my other love: technology.

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Google amplifies student voice because it allows students to tailor assignments to them. Students can ask a question, research it, ask others in the community about it and put together their own ideas about it, even publishing their own ideas on a Blog, all from google. Students are more likely to engage when learning is meaningful and connects to their everyday life. Google brings the outside world into the classroom to forge that connection.

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One aspect of google that can elevate student learning is Google Drawings. I personally would use Google Drawings in my classroom because I teach a kindergarten class and I feel that my students would benefit from using this aspect of google in many ways. I would use Google Drawings for a math lesson where my students can create a chart with shapes, text and images. Students will be able to respond to an activity by drawing, typing or using images to represent their answers. I feel that this aspect of google would be appropriate for my students for all different learning levels because it will assist with my students at a lower learning level to draw their responses, as well as assist with my higher level students where they can answer using the text feature or to show their creativity with their responses.

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I have learned new ideas and findings that I was not aware of before reviewing the material on the fundamental site. I learned a lot about the Google for Education Help Forums to assist teachers with finding answers. The Google for Education Help Forums are made up of a group of educators who ask and answer questions related to the use of the programs within the Google for Education tools. I think this is a great feature to the website because as teachers, we are always trying to “keep up” with the new technology and programs that we learn about in professional development classes. With that being said, when we implement these new programs in our classrooms, it can be a little overwhelming and we might come across a road block where we have a question but don’t know who to ask in order to move forward. Using the help forums creates an opportunity for teachers to have their questions about these new programs answered quickly  and directly. It is nice to have support from other educators that make your “learning journey” easier so you can successfully integrate these google programs in your classroom.

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Google amplifies student voice and promotes the use of technology all in one. Google amplifies student voice by creating an opportunity for students to learn new concepts, ideas and understandings with the technology world that google provides. Google provides so many options and resources where students can take ownership of their own learning and design and create the way they want to respond to their assignments. I think that google provides opportunities for all students, but also assists with students who are shy and hesitant to participate verbally. I feel that this provides a chance for these students to show what they know using the google features where they can answer, share and collaborate their ideas. I really love how many options you have as a teacher and as a student to assign activities and answer with many different choices as how you respond. I think google should be used in every classroom in order to amplify every student’s voice in the classroom.

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One aspect of Google that can elevate student learning in my classroom is Google Maps. We are currently studying signs in our community and covering topics like what do signs mean and where do we find signs. My students have enjoyed using Google Maps and searching for places in their community. We even took it a step further and went into street view to get an in-depth look at our community. The students enjoyed putting in their addresses and showing us the signs on their streets.

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One aspect of Google that I learned from the reading material was Google Educator Groups. In my school, we are constantly sharing the same ideas. Sometimes you need a fresh idea to captivate and engage your student in learning. It is nice to know that there is a tool such as GEG where teachers across the globe can come together and share ideas and ask questions. I also like how the forum is in once place. I belong to a bunch of groups on other social media sites and sometimes it is hard to keep track of where you found an idea when there are multiple groups  you belong to.

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Google allows for my students and families to come together in one place. It is the perfect platform for students to show their creativity and easily share it with one another. They are able to explore the curriculum through the use of different apps and reflect and connect with myself and one another. I also like how Google Drive creates almost like a time-capsule that my students can go back on year after year and see how their work has progressed.

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I teach Pre-K and I use Google Blogger to post student activities each day.  My students have access to these posts through their parents.  This goes a long way towards strengthening the home/school connection.

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I teach Pre-K and I use Google Blogger to post student activities each day.  My students have access to these posts through their parents.  This goes a long way towards strengthening the home/school connection.

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The two new features I learned through reviewing the material on the Fundamentals website are Youtube Playlists and Google Drawings. I have seen YouTube Playlists but I was not aware I could create my own! This is a super helpful feature as I create Google Slides for every social studies and science unit. I look forward to compiling science youtube clips into one playlist that can be embedded into my slides. This will make my videos accessible in the future years when I am teaching the same units. I also will be able to add or edit my playlist.

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I never knew google had help for education help forums. I've grown so accustomed to any and all supportive technology for teachers being some kind of fee based service or offered only through contracts with my school district. It is good to know there is help out there that I don't need to pay for.

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Blogger is the one technology I employ that my students and parents all have access to.  It is a novel and convenient way for my students activities to be viewed by parents.  The blog posts lead to rich conversations in my students homes as to what they have been up to at school.

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One aspect of Google that I recently learned about is Google Voyager. Google Voyager can elevate student learning by making it possible for students to view incredible images of the places they are learning about through interactive guided tours, quizzes, and games. Adding this real-world visual element into a unit is a powerful way to elevate student leaning!

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I did not know about Google Educator Groups (GEGs) before reviewing the material on the Fundamental site! Joining a GEG seems like a great way to connect with other educators who are implementing Google tools in a meaningful way in the classroom. I plan on joining a GEG soon!

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Technology, such as Google, amplifies student voice by providing students with tools that empower them to create original digital content. Google offers a vast array of tech tools, so students can create different kinds of digital content to share their unique thoughts and experiences. Students can create artwork using Google Drawings, a tour of their neighborhood using Google Voyager, or a video using Google Slides. The possibilities for amplifying student voice using Google are (almost) endless!

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One aspect of google that can elevate student learning is giving my students the opportunity to be independent and interactive with the blackboard. Today, kids are extremely familiar with using their iPads so having them explore other things other than shows and games they enjoy is a stepping stone to educate them.

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One aspect of Google that I was unaware of before reviewing the material was the google groups. I think its awesome that there is a group for educators to reach out to one another and be able to share different ideas with one another or even ask for some advice. I think it is important as an educator to think and reach outside the box whether it's talking to fellow teachers in your building or outside. There have been situations where teachers in the building I was working in weren't able to relate to something going on with a student and I couldn't turn to anyone for advice. Now I know with the google group I can reach out to others in the education field.

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Google amplifies the voice of students by giving them the opportunity to become independent by making choices. It's great for those students who don't have the chance to work with technology at home to at least have it at school. It is also great for students who are familiar with technology to be able to work with apps such as google drawing instead of watching just shows on their iPad.

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I teach Pre-K and I use Google Blogger to post student activities each day.  My students have access to these posts through their parents.  This goes a long way towards strengthening the home/school connection.

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I teach Pre-K and I use Google Blogger to post student activities each day.  My students have access to these posts through their parents.  This goes a long way towards strengthening the home/school connection.