Monday 29 September 2014

3. Introducing the Google Classroom:
 As we all know, Google is a force in many different facets of our daily lives. It only makes sense that they also have their involvement within education.
This evolution of Google makes sense. They already have the pieces of the puzzle available that education institutions find valuable. Everything from Google Docs, to Gmail, and chat – the only missing component was one unified name and place for these features.
The info graphic below (provided by Google), gives 10 tips for effectively using the Google Classroom tool in you classroom. While we know that many of Google’s applications are user-friendly, would you use it for your courses?

I think the answer largely depends on what you value out of such a tool. While Google does have a track record of creating quality programs. Ideally if you plan on supplementing your classroom with an online interactive component, then I would think that Google Classroom would be worth considering.  
At present the only limitations that have been documented with Google classroom is compatibility issues with cross platforms. Another obvious problem is the issue of having a dedicated and consistent Internet connection.



Check out this demonstration video:




10 Tips for effectively using Google Classroom


10-Tips-To-Use-Google-Classroom-Effectively-Infographic

News,T.L(2014,august 29).Google classroom - Should you use it ? Retrieved September 29,2014,from Elearningfeeds.com:http://www.elearningfeeds.com/google-classroom-should-you-use-it/

Education,Google(2014,june12).classroom 101.Retrieved September 29,2014, from Youtube.com:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K26iyyQMp_g

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