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.

New Features Coming to Google Classroom

Google has just announced some exciting new features coming to Google Classroom!

1. Rich Text Formatting

Teachers and students will be able to customize their text in their Classroom posts. Bold, italics, underline and bullets will soon be available.

2. Originality Reports in new languages

Originality reports will soon be available in new languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Finnish, German, Korean, Danish, Malay, and Hindi.

3. Student Engagement Tracking

Educators will be able to see statistics on how their students interact with Google Classroom including which students submitted assignments, or commented on a post on a given day.

4. Offline Learning for Students

Students will be able to start their work offline, review assignments, and write in Google Docs without an internet connection.

5. Improved pictures of homework for students

Students will be able to combine photos into a single document, rather than submitting individual files. They will also be able to crop and rotate images and adjust the lighting on the images.

Switch On LEARNING!

Switch on Learning (description)