Google Docs: Best Tips & Resources For The Classroom

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Tech Tip: Convert Multiple Microsoft Office Files to PDF in Google Docs

 

Getting Started With Google Docs in the Classroom
The ProfHacker staff shares their positive experience and lessons learned when using Google Docs in a college-level Introductory writing class.

Google Docs: An Educator’s View
English teacher Sandy Scragg explains how using Google Docs has positively impacted her work with colleagues and students, especially in the revision process.

Introducing Google Docs To the Class
Tom Barrett describes his first use of Google Docs’ spreadsheet feature in the classroom, and provides a useful checklist for educators to consult before introducing Google Docs to students.
 
Google Docs FAQs 
The webmaster at Rockland Community College (SUNY) provides answers to common questions about using Google Docs.

100 Great Google Docs Tips For Students & Educators
Accredited Online Colleges provides a handy list of Google Docs keyboard shortcuts, as well as tips on presentations, folders, synchronization and timesaving productivity shortcuts.

Google Docs Adds Shared Folders For Easier Collaboration
Adam C. Engst reviews the pros and cons of Google Docs’ new shared folders feature.

Template Gallery
The Google site provides a searchable list of over a thousand pre-made Google Docs templates on a variety of topics.


Tech Tip: Convert Multiple Microsoft Office Files to PDF in Google Docs

It is now possible to simultaneously convert multiple Microsoft Office files to PDF format in Google Docs with just three steps.
http://www.labnol.org/internet/batch-pdf-converter/10796/


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Differentiation in the Classroom
EDUC 744 957
January 25 – March 21, 2010
3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Mandy Hockenbrock
This course provides helpful, well-tested techniques for creating a stimulating, effective classroom for all students – from English language learners to special education students to students with a variety of learning styles.

What Our Students are Saying….
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~High School English Teacher
Sioux City, Iowa

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EDUC 744 928 Instructional Applications of Digital Photography
EDUC 744 925 Bullying in Schools
EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning 
RDGED 701 Developmental Reading K-12  
RDGED 703 Children’s Literature in the Reading Program 
RDGED 704 Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program 
RDGED 705 Instructional Techniques for Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties
EDUC 744-929 Web Design for Educators 
EDUC 744-941 Mentoring Teachers 
EDUC 744-949   Assessment for Learning 
EDUC 744-954  Instructional Leadership Skills  
EDUC 744-962 Poverty in Schools  
EDUC 744-911 Effective Classroom Management 

 

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Posted by Karen Franker on 11/24/09