HyperDocs - Getting the Most out of Google Tools for Student Use

Make the most out of Google Classroom by engaging students using a HyperDoc. What is a Hyper Doc? It's using the Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more with links to engage students in an interactive learning experience. Read more HERE. How you do it is up to you. Start by thinking about how you would design a lesson. Use that as a guide to create your interactive HyperDoc. There are some awesome templates already made to get you started!

Here is one example of a HyperDoc about electricity. 

Using this format allows for many instructional advantages. Students can access materials at their own pace and review as needed. They are individually held accountable for engaging in all parts of the lesson, and they have control over presentation of the material. I love the idea of using this for small group work or independent work time. This allows the students to learn, apply, and practice while the teacher can work with small groups or individual students for remediation or enrichment.  

This concept is applicable for all subjects and grade levels. Students can also work on shared HyperDocs in small groups. 

Check out  my HyperDoc Pinterest Board. If you create your own HyperDoc send me a link and I will add it to the board. 

If you'd like to learn more or want to brainstorm some ideas, let your ITRT know! 

Using Google in Education--Lesson Plans

Using Google in Education in your classroom. 

 Google, the KING of search engines has been storing a great wealth of resources for educators and students.  One very exciting area for teachers is the searchable lesson plan feature.  To get to Google's searchable data base for lesson plans, click here.

You will also find tons of other helpful resources for your classroom in Google's Education site at Google.com/edu

It's worth the look!

Need help--always feel free to contact your friendly ITRT!!!!

THE PLAY OF THE WEEK--Collecting Stats: Using Forms in Google Docs

How to create a form using Google Docs

You will need a google account before you get started.
Once you have logged in, click on the "more" menu on the Google.com page. Scroll down to Documents and click. Now you are ready to create a form.

-Click on New, then form.
-In the form template that opens, you can add any questions and options you'd like. Save the form.
-Click Email this form once you've finished adding your questions.
-Add the email addresses of the people to whom you want to send this form. ( I usually just send this email to myself, then from my HCPS email, I mail out an email that includes the web link to those who would need access to the form. Or, I post the link so that students can access the form.)
-Click Send.

As your form is filled in, the responses will appear in a spreadsheet that you can choose to share with others or keep for your personal records. You can also export the spreadsheet to excel.

Here's a sample form for you to see and try if you would like: Sample Form

I few things that I have learned from using google doc forms:
-If the URL to the online form is really long, use TinyURL to convert the long link to a shortened version.
-Select different themes to create a different look for your online surveys and assessments.
-Keep survey's short.

Also, Google Docs has many other wonderful tools that can be used in your classroom and for classroom management. Try sharing a document or spreadsheet within your department or grade level. I only wanted to highlight using forms. Feel free to ask your friendly ITRT for help in setting up an online form or any of the other google tools.

So...for this week's Play of the Week...you have a way to gather your stats for the big game!!!!

Have a great year!!!!