https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm Group 8 - Communication in the Classroom Project There were 3 members in our group that participated. We looked at: FlipGrid, BackChannel and GoogleClassroom. en-us 2022-03-25 13:10:50 UTC 2024-03-31 02:49:24 UTC hello@padlet.com kristenlevesque https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113872976 Google Classroom Image from Classwork]]> 2022-03-25 14:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113872976 kristenlevesque https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113875649 Link in Classroom's Classwork- students can edit with their automated copy]]> 2022-03-25 14:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113875649 kristenlevesque https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113877336 This is the main page!]]> 2022-03-25 14:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113877336 kathleenhardingheber https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113890959 2022-03-25 14:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113890959 kathleenhardingheber https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113893524 Based on my limited trial of backchannel, I would not recommend it for use in teaching a new subject or topic.  From what I can see, it could be an effective chat platform - but, not much more.  https://backchannelchat.com/chat/nkymb]]> 2022-03-25 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113893524 kathleenhardingheber https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113900280 I have seen google classroom used in my son's classes - and I was able to log in and easily access the materials that Kristen posted.  It is logical, easy to access, and easy to submit assignments using the "turn it in" feature.]]> 2022-03-25 14:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2113900280 https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114854110 Flipgrid was the platform I chose to explore. I was really intrigued by the concept of video responses, as primary students could contribute their thinking without being limited by typing/spelling. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114854110 https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114859253 While the concept of video responses was alluring, the platform is limited in its purpose. I can see this platform playing a specific role in presenting or responding but that is about it. There are a lot of 'extras' to sift through with the stickers and emojis. I can imagine young students getting distracted and lost in those fun options. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114859253 https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114864404 It's hard to deny that Google Classroom is the most useful platform for all stakeholders (teachers + parents). I like Flipgrid and there is a use for it in my primary classroom, but Google Classroom is versatile and can meet the needs of most classroom teachers of any age group. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2114864404 kristenlevesque https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2115507725 I would recommend Google Classroom for many educators. I think it would be most accessible for students in 4th grade and up. It has many features and continues to evolve regularly. It can be use in a multitude of ways and links with other platforms, such as EdPuzzle, which makes it nearly all encompassing. 

This video is my ScreenCast giving an overview of the program.]]> 2022-03-27 12:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenlevesque/umegkhy2viqqtmbm/wish/2115507725