https://padlet.com/missgraviett/n66b7crbw1z1 Science in the Cloud en-us 2018-04-18 23:36:51 UTC 2018-04-19 00:14:12 UTC hello@padlet.com missgraviett https://padlet.com/missgraviett/n66b7crbw1z1/wish/253234388 In this chapter of the textbook, two teachers explore the idea of using the cloud in the science department. Budgets had been cut which in turn negatively impacted the ability to buy new text books. Teachers then decided to distribute copies of relevant material. After more budget cuts, it was clear that they needed a better solution that didn't cost near as much money as a lot of printing or new textbooks. Two teachers gathered to weigh their options of utilizing web based tools. They explored options such as Dropbox, Box, Google Docs, and Amazon or iTunes. They ruled out Amazon and iTunes due to requiring use of a certain type of device. They also had to rule out Google Docs because it was blocked by the school's provider. They then were between Dropbox and Box. After considering their options they decided to use Dropbox. Students are able to make and share folders with teachers and fellow students. They could also turn in their work through this avenue. This was a perk for teachers as they wouldn't have to deal with papers or countless emails. Ultimately this worked well for all parties involved. Students were able to navigate it and teachers were too. ]]> 2018-04-19 00:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/missgraviett/n66b7crbw1z1/wish/253234388 missgraviett https://padlet.com/missgraviett/n66b7crbw1z1/wish/253235271 This service is similar to Dropbox and Box. In fact, this was a consideration within the text book. My school district is a Google school which is a great asset to our buildings. This year, I was lucky enough to pilot Google Classroom this year as well. This is a FREE service. It was the most sensible option for our district. This allows students to create, store, and share a variety of files. The sky is truly the limit with Google Drive. Google Classroom is a place where teachers can post assignments, discussion questions and more. Students can then directly upload the documents that they created in their Drive accounts. The formatting is also very similar which makes it very user friendly. My third graders actually say to me how easy it is to use both Drive and Classroom. As an elementary teacher, this is a very important piece. One other great part of Google products is that they can be accessed through any type of device that is able to connect to the internet. This makes this very appealing as well. ]]> 2018-04-19 00:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/missgraviett/n66b7crbw1z1/wish/253235271