4C's of Google Final Reflections by LAURIE GUYON https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections Put it all out there ... aha's, lingering questions, appreciations/celebrations! en-us 2018-01-15 18:48:55 UTC 2025-11-14 03:58:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png Cognizant drussell24 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239714810 I find myself thinking more and more about my lessons and how any of the 4Cs can be incorporated into my lessons. In addition, I have started to gravitate away from the Microsoft products and more Google based activities with my classes. I am trying to be more of the "guide on the side" than the "sage on the stage." I still feel there are certain topics and lessons that will have to be teacher centered but there are many more ways to get the students actively involved with the material.]]> 2018-03-08 15:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239714810 drussell24 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239717917 I feel that my students are feeling a bit more confident with their work because of how they can get active feedback through Google apps. During this course my seventh graders were working on research papers and many of them were able to have drafts edited in real time via Docs. Their writing has thus improved and they seem to be more confident and willing to share materials, perhaps not aloud in class but they have different avenues to share now.]]> 2018-03-08 15:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239717917 Not Really a Question drussell24 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239720145 I liked how we analyzed a variety of items in this course to incorporate the 4Cs into our classrooms and our lessons but so much of it revolves around technology and the access to devices. How exactly can we add in these components when the accessibility to technology, or even internet connectivity is limited to some of our students? I find it frustrating that there are great ideas and activities for students to engage in but the means to do so are limited.]]> 2018-03-08 15:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239720145 Twitter, Flipgrid and Hyperdocs drussell24 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239722610 I will confess that I made a Twitter account for this course and I had to break outside my comfort zone to participate in the discussion but it was an enjoyable experience. 

I have my apprehensions about Flipgrid but I think it can be a great way to have a student that likes to fly under the radar be active in a class. Flipgrid or any backchannel discussion for that matter, when the parameters are set for use can be great for all kids but especially those that are a little timid or shy in front of their peers.

The hyperdocs lesson gave me the most stress because I had a hard time wrapping my head around what it was (as well as what it was not). Once I came to a conclusion about what I wanted to accomplish things got clearer and I could see the power in a hyperdoc. I felt a bit overwhelmed at what I wanted to incorporate but once the process was moving forward it became a bit more manageable. ]]> 2018-03-08 15:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239722610 Thanks drussell24 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239726032 Thanks for breaking me out of my comfort zone and showing me some great ways to engage my students but also to empower them. I feel like with the right access to technology I can knock some of the dust off the history class and help the students find, and share their voices to prepare them for the 21st century.]]> 2018-03-08 15:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239726032 bondl3 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239916066 What I have noticed about my teaching after taking this course is how much technology all of my students use on a regular basis. I will definitely be using the google products much more. The apps that are available is amazing. I definitely am thinking much more about the 4 C's.]]> 2018-03-08 20:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239916066 bondl3 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239925093 I always use my students as a sounding board. When we would do something in this course, I would have discussion of how they would like to use whatever we were doing in class. They were really excited and willing to help me. ]]> 2018-03-08 21:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239925093 bondl3 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239925918 My one thought is how do we keep all of our lessons up to date? Do we always create new ones? I am one who likes to use real time information. I find when it is something current they seem to stay more engaged.]]> 2018-03-08 21:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239925918 bondl3 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239926488 I am not sure if I am using the correct platform, but I seemed to gravitate to google sites. I liked the lesson where we learned a lot more about the ins and outs of google itself. For example, how to use drawing, different things we can do in slides. It was nice to be able to see where to find things. I hunt and peck a lot. Been a Microsoft user for a long time and trying very hard to transition to google.]]> 2018-03-08 21:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239926488 bondl3 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239927190 The course provided so many resources and content. This information will be put to good use. Feel like a kid again with excitement - like a new toy. Thanks for putting this together for us.]]> 2018-03-08 21:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/239927190 hiltonc https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240329003 I have been using much more technology in the classroom because it is so much less intimidating than I expected.  This class has definitely helped me to begin incorporating the 4C's into my lessons in a way that is accessible and fun!]]> 2018-03-09 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240329003 hiltonc https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240329815 My students are loving the variety of resources and activities that area available. They love to show off their technological skills!]]> 2018-03-09 19:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240329815 hiltonc https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240330178 I shared the Hyperdoc project I created in this course with some colleagues, and they loved it! I can't wait to do more!]]> 2018-03-09 19:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240330178 hiltonc https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240330581 Thank you for providing so many tutorials and resources throughout this course! I feel so much more confident using the Google Suites apps and I am excited to do more!]]> 2018-03-09 19:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240330581 I'm noticing how much teaching we need to do about technology before we implement it in the classroom. Students come with so much knowledge of technology already, but it's up to educators to teach them effective and safe ways to use it. schonningj https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458471 2018-03-10 15:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458471 I notice that students are shocked by how much is out there in terms of the Internet and technology. The world is at their fingertips and they are eager to see what new tools we can provide for them. schonningj https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458505 2018-03-10 15:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458505 I've been wondering how we can make the integration to technology shared by an entire school. It's hard to make time for more instruction in our already busy days, but how do we emphasize the importance of this to our school community? schonningj https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458916 2018-03-10 15:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240458916 I really feel more informed and comfortable with Google's apps for education. Thank you so much for all the great information and websites. I will definitely be coming back to our coursework to revisit the resources we went over. Thank you again! schonningj https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240459037 2018-03-10 15:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240459037 I love that we all shared our resources and templates we came up with. I would love to incorporate more of the digital literacy projects in my classroom and start off next school year with a larger focus on using more of Google's tools on a regular basis. schonningj https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240459178 2018-03-10 15:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240459178 Celebration of you! msdrasby https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240508867 Thank you all for attending the workshop! It was your contribution and interactions which really made the course worthwhile for everyone! Kudos to you!!!]]> 2018-03-11 00:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/240508867 Mallory Notholt https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241300334 I loved the HyperDoc project, but my students weren't as excited as I hoped they were going to be when I actually taught the lesson. I'm thinking about different ways I can "rearrange" it for either next year or another assignment down the road this year to have them see what an awesome idea it can be!]]> 2018-03-13 11:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241300334 Mallory Notholt https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241300958 I am also taking the Google Apps for Educators Online certification exams, and I felt that this workshop/online class gave me some extra confidence in certain areas to improve upon my learning. Last week during the Snow Day I took the second exam, and I PASSED!! :)]]> 2018-03-13 11:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241300958 Mallory Notholt https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241302000 I am noticing that while they may be able to play the latest games and get through the filters, they're keyboarding skills are severely lacking and they actually don't know a lot about search engines. They do a great job when it comes to photo shopping their friends faces onto babies bodies, but that's a story for another day. :)

]]> 2018-03-13 11:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/241302000 quelle https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242623576 I have noticed that I am thinking a little more about how I can utilize the 4C's when it comes to mini projects and essential questions that we explore. I also found that being able to see what others were creating and doing in their classrooms allowed me to get some great new ideas!]]> 2018-03-15 22:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242623576 quelle https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242623806 I've tried to put some greater emphasis on "the little things" and I've noticed that my students are responding a lot more to what they are doing on their projects and focus on their creativity and collaboration. It's been great to watch them think about how they're going to solve problems in a creative way.]]> 2018-03-15 23:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242623806 quelle https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242624013 Incorporating hyperdocs a little more into my curriculum really helped my students work at their own pace and create amazing final products. A lot of our problems stem from some students being quicker than others - hyperdocs allow for students to work at their own pace and then go above and beyond when they are fast finishers!]]> 2018-03-15 23:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242624013 quelle https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242624194 Thanks for being such excellent teachers! I took this course knowing I would learn a lot and have taken so much away. Thanks for being amazing!]]> 2018-03-15 23:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/242624194 sbach4 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/243098712 Thank you! I really appreciate all of the tutorials and examples provided. They are amazing. I learned so much, and I have been inspired to take another online PD course.]]> 2018-03-17 17:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/243098712 sbach4 https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/243099200 I am even more reflective about teaching. I am making an effort to incorporate the 4C's into my lessons. ]]> 2018-03-17 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/243099200 cabuckley https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244104186 I am noticing that I think a bit differently when it comes to planning out lessons with teachers.  I want them to look at purpose of the lesson and what they want to achieve and then we can find a tool that will work with their lesson.  I also have been thinking about how I need to incorporate the 4C's into lessons with teachers.]]> 2018-03-20 15:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244104186 cabuckley https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244105358 The students I work with love learning new things. They are also enjoying working together, which I have been trying to focus on the communication and collaboration aspect of lessons.]]> 2018-03-20 15:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244105358 cabuckley https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244105887 I want teachers to understand that it is not about the technology they are using, but more about what lessons they are teaching.]]> 2018-03-20 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244105887 cabuckley https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244106782 I loved having time to practice with these tools and my favorite was hyperdocs. I can really see myself using that all the time! I plan on doing some PD for my teachers soon.]]> 2018-03-20 15:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244106782 cabuckley https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244107505 Thank you for the time and effort you put into this class. It was a great experience. I learned a lot and can't wait to bring that into my classrooms.]]> 2018-03-20 16:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wswheboces/4csreflections/wish/244107505