Week 5

This week in EDCT 203 (1/31/12) we learned more about working collaboratively in Google docs. In class, we were allotted 10 minutes to write a story in Google docs with our group members. In order to get the full effect of the assignment, we were not allowed to verbally communicate with the others in our group. This was a very neat Google function to further explore as students and future educators. Our assignment for this week (week 5), is to create a Google survey (Google form) with 10 questions of at least 3 different types. This task is a different facet of Google docs that I was previously unaware of. Teaching my future students how to work on collaborate projects via Google docs will be very beneficial because students don't have to be in the same physical location in order to work together. Likewise, I can communicate with my students on their work outside of the classroom. Creating surveys through Google form will be equally beneficial as a future educator because I can create surveys to be completed by students or parents regarding course content that I am teaching etc. As a student, I utilized the following ISTE standards:Demonstrate creativity and innovation; Communicate and collaborate; Conduct research and use information; Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions; and Use technology effectively and productively. As a future educator, I utilized the following standards: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity,Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, and Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. I'm glad we learned about these free Google services and look forward to the other technological applications we will be learning about and utilizing in the future.