TWT2013-+Google+Apps+in+Elementary+Ed

=__TWT2013- Using Google Apps in Elementary School Presentation Outline__=

---A. This presentation will focus on forms, sites, and drive ---B. Students can use regular google accounts (not recommended) --1. If this has to be the case, use class accounts moderated by teachers --2. For communication with parents, or parent student teams, regular google accounts are okay ---C. Highly recommended: Create a Google organization just for the students at your school --1. Harder to get going, most likely need the help of technology administration --2. Very safe and secure for teachers AND students ---D. Student Emails --1. Can students use emails in school? Can they email teachers? --2. Assuming they cannot and do not, creating an organization with email turned OFF is an ideal --solution.
 * I. What is Google Apps?**

---A. Because our accounts have no email, which still tends to act as the Google "homepage", --- we bought a domain and created a website using Google sites ---B. Most common mistake for beginners!!! --1. You must be logged out of any other Google accounts! --2. You can also use more than one browser at a time ---C. Log out of all other accounts (or open a new browser), ---D. Log into www.caedmonschool.net --1. I have created guest accounts for this event. -- twt1@caedmonschool.net -- twt2@caedmonschool.net -- twt3@caedmonschool.net -- twt4@caedmonschool.net --2. Password -- NYSAIS2013
 * II. Logging into Google Sites**

---A. Look at results ---B. Explore how a form is created ---C. Brainstorm potential uses with group
 * III. Fill out the Google form on the homepage**

---A. Explore how drive is organized and how to organize files ---B. Look at various types files you can create with drive including graphics ---C. Look at assignments and rubrics created and shared using google drive ---D. Brainstorm potential uses with group
 * IV. Google Drive**

---A. Explore the site, specifically site based student assignments ---B. Look at student sites ---C. Explore how sites are created by creating a site with multiple pages ---D. Explore ---D. Brainstorm potential uses with group
 * V. Google Sites**

---A. Manage accounts ---B. Add and delete apps
 * VI. Google Apps interface**

---A. Feel free to create sites, add pages to www.caedmonschool.net ---B. Also feel free to use your own gmail accounts. --1. If your school does not already use Gmail, create a Gmail account you ONLY use for school related subjects. --2. With Google+, Gmail accounts are increasingly intertwined to the social networking functions --that Google provides. It is best to keep your personal Gmail accounts many digital miles away from anything you use to communicate with parents.
 * VI. Creation time!!**

To do: share files such as rubric and pictures find student websites organize drive print outline