Switch On LEARNING!: August 2024

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.

Welcome back to another school year!!
Please see below for updates on Google Classroom.

Providing student engagement signals for Google Drive file attachments in Google Classroom:

With this update, teachers will have easily accessible visibility into whether students have made progress on assignments with Drive attachments through pre-existing workflows in Classroom. This helps identify students who may need additional support and make more informed decisions about how to assist their students.

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Creating Groups in Google Classroom

Teachers can create groups in Google Classroom, which is convenient for issuing work to a group of students rather than the entire class. Now, teachers can differentiate content across sub-sections of their class based on their students' needs. For example, teachers can create groups based on reading levels, and as their class adapts, they can edit group members or delete groups within their class.

Student groups in the Classroom

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Sharing Google Classroom Resources

Teachers can share materials like assignments, lessons, etc.; the recipient will import and adapt them in their Classroom.

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