One of several new features in Google Classroom is the ability to link Google Classroom announcements, assignments, or question activities directly into a presentation, doc, HyperDoc activity, or any other media that can include web links.
Why use this in your instructional practice?
- Efficient, saves time!
- Less clicking!
- No scrolling or filtering to find the activity in Google Classroom!
- Post a Google Classroom assignment link in a Synergy grade book assignment! (helps students to find the assignment easily).
How does this enhance teaching and learning?
Students can go directly to the Question activity as part of a lesson that includes facilitating an online discussion, back-channel, or poll (active participation).
As part of a learning activity include a direct link to an assignment in Classroom, where students can add their choice of created products (student engagement / voice & choice). This makes it easy to have student work in one place and allows for timely feedback. Differentiate activities for groups providing Assignment or Question links for each group. (collaboration / working with peers). Use Question activities for formative assessments (temperature checks, exit tickets, checking for understanding). Use a direct link from a Question activity to ask questions where students apply their learning. Here are a few simple questions: 5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Their Students (Edutopia)
See your Integrator for more great ideas on using Google Classroom in your instructional practice!
This is a great suggestion!
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