My <5 minute talk on why I use Google Docs.

1. Kelly Faulkner
Napier Boys’ High School
Google Docs = Collaborative Learning

2. What Really Is My Job?
•Teaching (big) kids how to learn
oGoogle in the classroom → more learning
Articulated learning
(created meaning)

3. We Doc & Share Everything!
• Pieces of writing
• Pieces of speeches
• Excerpts from film
• Presentations
• Final projects

4. [Text]
•First level Bullet
oSecond Level bullet
My drive looks like this (shared)

5. [Text]
•First level Bullet
oSecond Level bullet
Their
drive
looks
like
this

6. Sometimes they might
get more than they
bargain for – but it
pushes them to do
better.

7. They talk to each
other about what
they need to
learn

8. It might seem like a lot of email,
but I keep them organised, and
students can reach me at their
convenience (if it also suits MY
convenience)

9. In summary:
• A lot more
communication
• Many, many more
collaborative projects
• Improved relationships
• Significantly better
understanding
 in their own words