Committee+Organization+Report

Committee Organization Report Due Date: March 21st




 * =Final Committee Report [[file:Committte Outline.docx]]= ||

a. Organized and set up the wiki space for committee use i. http://ed728.wikispaces.com/ b. Collaboration i. Provide instruction on how to implement Google calendar and Gmail while showing its educational value. ii. Lesson plan providing examples on how Google Apps can be successfully integrated. ** Collaboration ** 1. How can Google Apps be used effectively? ** a.  ** Google Docs provides a way for teachers and students to work together on projects, reports, and more. Allows for collecting and sharing information in a secure online environment. b. A unified email, chat, calendar, web docs, word process, spreadsheets, and other features all in one place also with a sophisticated system for sharing with other educators for review or collaboration makes this an invaluable resource 2. What is the potential for increasing learning and productivity? ** a.  ** Stores documents online, making them accessible to authorized users ** b.  ** Lets users invite others to work on the same document at same time ** c.  **  Files and docs used by teams or groups stay organized and up-to-date ** d.  ** Ready-made templates ** e.  ** Flexible built-in forms easily sent via email or published as a webpage. ** f.  ** Online comments and real-time editing ** g.  ** 24/7 access 3. Educational Value of Google Calendar and Gmail ** a.  ** Google calendar ** i.  ** Implementing Google Calendar 1. Teachers must create a Google account first 2. Choose to create a calendar 3. Edit calendar to choose public or private 4. Share with the group/class involved, or embed on any webpage ** ii. ** Teacher advantages of Google Calendar 1. Share time-related info like team schedules, assignment deadlines and school holidays, snow days or conferences 2. Access from any computer 3.  Set up separate calendars for each of your classes 4.  Share info about class topics and descriptions for each session; assignment deadlines; test and quiz dates; 5.  Organize your schedules with other teachers and administrators 6.  Gradebook capabilities (PowerSchool Gradebook) iii. Teacher disadvantages of Google Calendar 1. Require a Google account and email address 2. Allows for read-only access while you are offline, internet access required 3. Not particularly appropriate for young students; graphics 4. Students could accidentally erase other dates/times that are already posted 5. Google is blocked by many school district filters iv. Student/Classroom Integration of Google Calendar 1. Put student assignments and other events on the calendar 2. Students add their events or birthdates, in the calendar 3. Send automatic text message about upcoming tests, or important classroom events to students and parents 4. Constant communication with parents 5. Collaborative projects so students can communicate with each other b. Free email - Gmail i. Advantages 1. Free email 2. Access email account from mobile phone 3. Ability to chat through Google email as well as talk face to face using voice and video chat 4. Provides 7GB of email storage per user and is free for school 5. Provides access to other Google features ii. Disadvantages 1.   4. ** Lesson plans for Google Apps ** a. [] ||
 * ** Lisa Abbink: **
 * ** Lisa Abbink: **

** Integration ** 1. What are the advantages b. Free web based word processor c. Google Docs uses a simple folder and file organizational system. d. Applicants aren’t tied to a specific computer and can access their files from anywhere. 1. Learning Advantages a. Facilitate collaborative writing b. Provides web-based documents, presentations and spreadsheets that anyone in the group can update from his/her own computer, even at the same time c. Encourages collaborative group projects d. Track and organize cumulative project data e. Share lesson plans 2. Disadvantages a. Bandwidth demands may cripple some school networks. b. Even though Google Docs provides a lot of storage space, however, it is not unlimited. c. Security seems to be a reoccurring concern d. A question of ownership on material 3. What kinds of policies would you recommend putting into place? a. Responsible Use Guidelines and Best Practices would consist with the following i. Responsible engagement ii. Open exchange is to be used for learning iii. Only contribute worthwhile information pertinent to the concept iv. Maintain professional dialogue while exchanging ideas; be thoughtful and constructive during tasks. v. Never disobey copyright and fair use laws vi. A zero tolerance approach will be taken toward vulgar or obscene language and harassing, insulting, defaming or attacking others. 4. Illustrate the use of Google docs, sites and provide scenarios on how instructors can use these as beneficial tools for the classroom. a. Google Docs=Digital archive; for example Electronic Portfolios i. Grade level: 10-12 (continuously updating throughout high school career) ii. Outcome: Professional portfolio iii. Content: 1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Career researches/pathways 4. College/technical school researches 5. Interest inventories 6. Journalize mentorship, on the job training or cooperative office experience. b. Google sites=Presentation i. Each student can decide which part of their professional portfolio they would choose to publish and share with the remainder of the class ** William Johnson ** c. Introduction/Getting the Word Out i. Identify the applications which we think are most appropriate to integrate into the schools. ii. Identify what levels of our district that will be affected by the integration of Google Apps. d. Specific Focus and Goals: Our goal is to set the ground work for the introduction and integration of Google Apps into our school district with the focus on Messaging Apps and Collaboration Apps. e. Proposed Steps Used: i. Maintain weekly communication ii. Share information & ideas iii. Report progress iv. Provide appropriate feedback f. Proposed Activities: i. Identify schools that have already incorporated Google Apps ii. Research best practices ||
 * ** Toni Watt **