Google Me This -- How to Make
Collaboration Work in a Wiki
World
Ben Smith
www.edtechinnovators.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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About Me - Setting Context
Ben Smith:
Physics Teacher
Technology Resource
Teacher
Keystone Technology
Integrator
Doctoral Student in
Instructional Technology
ISTE Board of Directors
EdTech Consultant
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Success in the Digital Age
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Marc Prensky - Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants - See Article
http://www.iste.org/learn/iste-toolkit.aspx
Changing Science Instruction
The Web 2.0 Effect
Collaboration
Enhancing Observation
Dynamic Reporting Capabilities
Streamlines Data Sharing
Collaborative Science
Shared Observations
Shared Data
Shared Media
Shared Resources
Shared Discussion
Google - More than Just Search
Look under More
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NETS-S
A Taxonomy for Integrating Technology
Increasing Complexity of Technology Skills
Technology choices become autonomous
Increasing Levels of Cognition
Curriculum mastery deepens
What Can Google Do for You?
Google Web & Google Apps
iGoogle
Search
Google Scholar
Google Sites
Gmail
Google Documents
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations
Forms
Blogger
Google Earth and Maps
SketchUp
Picassa
Calendar
Google Docs
Documents
Spreadsheets
Presentations
Google Apps for Education
Google Apps for education allows students and teachers
to share, collaborate and produce behind a private
domain environment….for FREE.
Alternatively, must have a Google account
Sign up by:
Sharing and Embedding
HTML Code for other web 2.0 tools
Did we say forms?
The Basics
Forms created using Google Docs.
Allows for user to complete the form and the
results are sent a Google Spreadsheet to
compile and review
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Check out the
Resources page of the ETI website
Improving the Use of Forms
Collaborative Science
Using Google Forms
Data Collection
Live Graphing
Sharing Data
Creating Forms
Clicking on “Add Form” lets you select types of
questions and compiles answers into a
spreadsheet.
Clicking on “Add Item” allows you to add six
different types of questions or formatting:
Design
Front End - Questions
Back End - Spreadsheet
http://tinyurl.com/etiform1
http://edtechinnovators.wikispaces.com/NSTA2011
http://tinyurl.com/etiform
Sharing Forms - Link
When you choose to share a form, a link is
created.
You can email the link to others or you can
create a TinyURL or MooURL quick link
that can be remembered and easily used.
Sharing Forms - Embed
Embed HTML Code into your Wiki or Site
“Old School” Web Content
Hard coding
Know html
Use GoLive or Dreamweaver
Use Word, FrontPage, or Pagemill
Create with Inspiration
“Cookie Cutter” Method
SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline
Wiki Setup
Internet Connection
Student Email Accounts (not required)
Gaggle
Student Wiki Accounts
Teachers can now set this up
Have students put in an identifiable account
name
Google Sites
Alternative to a Wiki
Decisions / Considerations
Collaboration Policy
Can students create their own?
Navigation Menu - Plan ahead
Creates the purpose and use of the wiki
Questions
Email: info@edtechinnovators.com
Website: www.edtechinnovators.com