One way I would like to integrate Google Apps in my elementary classroom is the same way we have incorporated it into my family: a mailing list on Google Docs. It is the easiest way to find addresses and phone numbers of anyone in the group. And the easiest part about it is anyone that has a valid e-mail address and Internet access can edit the document as a collaborator. This helps for changes in email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses.
Google Docs can also be used for any help I might need in the classroom, such as for room parents who bring in snacks or are lunchtime helpers, etc. They can each be collaborators on the document to verify what they're doing to help me in the classroom. We can all see (and change) the classroom management that the parents are involved in.
Google Calendar can be used for any important dates that parents would need to know for the children, such as field trips, half days, etc.
All these applications are very easy to access and, if permitted, to edit as the viewers see fit. They can show the parents of my students that I want them to be actively involved on what happens in the classroom.
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WOW, you are just full of good ideas! A mailing list for the family, priceless. I am constantly trying to find new addresses and phone numbers. Thanks for the great idea, I am going to try to get one of those started not that I know how to use Google docs!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Becky. Google Docs seems like a FANTASTIC way for teachers to stay organized. I also like the flexibility it gives to students when working on groups projects and other assignments. Being able to access the information from any computer at any time is so useful!
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