At the end of the school year, it is important to organize, celebrate and plan the summer session efficiently. Recognized as a go-to resource for teachers, especially after the COVID pandemic, technology-classroom/google-training” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Google Workspace offers a robust set of personalized education tools. This suite is designed to support and enhance what both teachers and students can do to enrich educational experiences. Here's a guide to prepare for a summer of growth and learning using these dynamic tools.
1. Encourage reflection with Google Docs
For a reflective end-of-year activity, have students write essays about their growth during the school year and share them with you for feedback.
2. Keep track of important dates with Google Calendar
Set homework reminders and schedule virtual meetings with students. Use it to plan summer school sessions and set deadlines for summer assignments to ensure smooth transitions.
3. Use Google Drawing to think about summer plans
Google display technology makes learning dynamic and engaging. Use Google Drawing to brainstorm students' summer learning goals or what they want to accomplish over the holidays.
4. Help students with different learning skills using reading mode.
Minimize distractions from images and videos with reading mode (sometimes called lecture mode) so students focus only on the text. A great tool for summer session programs for students who need additional support.
5. Encourage students to use Google Keep to take notes.
Students can capture their thoughts, create checklists, and record voice memos. Have them organize their summer learning activities and track progress with Google Keep.
6. Create year-end surveys with Google Forms
Gather feedback or assess student understanding quickly. Design a survey to gather student interests for potential summer school projects and adapt the curriculum accordingly.
7. Teach students how to organize data with Google Sheets
Perform calculations and visualize information with charts and graphs. Have students record their daily reading or practice activities and visualize their consistency with a graph over the summer.
8. Use Google Slides to make visually appealing presentations.
Integrate videos, diagrams, and animations to capture students' attention. Assign a summer project culminating in a Google Slides presentation to share when school resumes.
9. Use Google Meet for virtual classes and meetings.
Its integration with Classroom makes it easy to start a meeting. Arrange weekly visits for summer school students to discuss their projects and stay engaged.
10. Prepare your Google Drive for summer by archiving projects
Organize your digital space to ensure a smooth transition to summer! Encourage students to create a portfolio to preserve their favorite digital projects from the year.
These tips are designed to help you and your students make a smooth transition into summer, maintaining the momentum of learning while celebrating the year's successes. By integrating Google tools, create a more immersive and interactive learning experience, even at the end of the school year.
Looking for additional assistance with Google tools and apps? EOS Education by Boxlight offers a variety of courses for using Google Workspace for Education. Learn more here: Google Police Department.
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