Switch on Learning (description)

At the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, we are Switching on Learning by integrating Google’s powerful ecosystem into every classroom. This blog is a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, methodologies, and digital tools that transform the modern educational experience. Our Digital Toolkit We empower educators and students by leveraging a robust, collaborative environment: Google Workspace for Education: Driving seamless collaboration through Docs, Drive, and Classroom. The Power of AI: Utilizing Gemini and integrated AI features to personalize learning and spark creativity. Data-Driven Assessment: Using MarkBook to track student growth with precision and transparency. The Process of Learning: Leveraging Revision History to emphasize growth, iteration, and the visible journey of a student's work. From interactive Chrome tools to digital storytelling, we aren't just using tech—we’re using it to bridge gaps, foster global collaboration, and future-proof our students' skills.

Need More Space? Perhaps Google SPACES is what you are looking for???

Get Google SpacesGoogle Spaces is a brand new tool from Google that will allow the user to quickly create their own SPACE online for discussions.  Before you read ANY further I want everyone to be aware that at the time of this post Spaces is a few days old and is NOT available for GAFE, Apps for Work, or MyTools2Go users yet.....  If you want to try it out you will have to use your own personal Gmail account.  Think of this as a primer of what is to come!

The Spaces App is available on iOS and Android Devices.  Feel free to 
access my sample Space by clicking HERE.  Feel free to leave some comments and 

test it out.  Spaces is a powerful version of Google+ that can allow for quick sharing of Pictures, Text, and links.  The tool really promotes conversation on individual comments by adding pictures, stickers, or more links on each individual post

Students will enjoy how easy and visual it is.  This tool could be used to discuss upcoming events to organize, research topics, class discussions, and resource sharing.  

Teachers should be cautioned that this tool is inherently wide open.  Anyone with the link can access the Space and participate at this time. 

I will post again when it is available for GAFE so for now try it out with your own personal Gmail account!

 Doug Sadler 
@SadOne



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