13 – The Google Classroom App: Released for iOS and Android

01/21/15 • 6 min

EdTech You Should Know

EdTech You Should Know – Episode 13 – The Google Classroom App

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Show Notes:

A lot of relevant info with regards to today's episode can be found on this article about the Google Classroom App.

The app enables users to do the following:

Take pictures and immediately upload them to an assignment.
Share from other apps.
Offline Caching
Work right from the phone or tablet.
Monitor/Turn-in Assignments

Again, the Google Classroom App is available for iOS and Android. Share how you are using it with students in the comments below!

EdTech You Should Know – Episode 13 – The Google Classroom App

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Sponsors:

Audible.com – Click the link to get a free audiobook of your choosing! Thanks for supporting ETYSK!

Backblaze – AWESOME cloud-based backup solution to ensure you always have a backup of your most important files. Check it out – it's cheap!

Show Notes:

A lot of relevant info with regards to today's episode can be found on this article about the Google Classroom App.

The app enables users to do the following:

Take pictures and immediately upload them to an assignment.
Share from other apps.
Offline Caching
Work right from the phone or tablet.
Monitor/Turn-in Assignments

Again, the Google Classroom App is available for iOS and Android. Share how you are using it with students in the comments below!

Previous Episode

12 – Voxer: What It Is and How Educators Use It

EdTech You Should Know – Episode 12 – Voxer

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This episode was recorded entirely on Voxer!

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Guests:

Jon Samuelson – @jonsamuelson

Starr Sackstein – @mssackstein

Victoria Olson – @MsVictoriaOlson

Show Notes:

This episode talks all about Voxer – an app (and now website) that allows you to voice chat via a ‘walkie-talkie' type environment. You can start conversations with individuals or with groups – all at the touch of a button.

Topics of conversation:

What is Voxer?
How are you using Voxer personally?
In what ways can you use Voxer with students?
How does Voxer redefine education?

The Voxer App – FREE (iOS, Android)

Voxer.com

Connect with me on Voxer: jeffherb

How are you using Voxer? Vox me or comment below!

Next Episode

14 – Kahoot: An Interactive Assessment Tool

EdTech You Should Know 14 – Kahoot: An Interactive Assessment Tool

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Links

Kahoot

Guest: Rachelle Wooten – Twitter – Website

Show Notes

Today we are talking all about Kahoot – a web-based assessment tool that is essentially setup like a game show. Teachers create questions, the questions are displayed, and students individually respond with what they think is the correct answer. Scores are kept automatically and are reported out in between each question. The result is a formative assessment that is actually really engaging!

The first step is for teachers to create the Kahoot, which is made very simple through their drag & drop creator tool. This can be done on any device. Quizzes can have embedded images and video, which is great too.

Once your Kahoot is complete, project the quiz in the front of the room and have all your students join using their device (no account necessary, just the quiz ID). It will ask for their name, this is what will show as they accumulate points.

Ultimately students will then answer questions in real time, with their results showing on their individual screen and the leaderboard displays at the front of the room. The game pauses in between each question to allow for discussion on any topics that may seem to need clarification.