iPad and Google Apps to Manage a Classroom

Reposted fromthe Technology Bits and Bytes site....

An interesting description of how the mobility of iPads and accessibility of Google Docs can replace a learning management system - going paperless - well almost anyway :-)

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iPad and Google Apps to Manage a Classroom (Pt. 1)

August 2, 2011Craig StatuckiLeave a commentGo to comments

At the NACTE 2011 conference, I was selected to present on using the iPad and Google Apps in the classroom. The presentation can be viewed here. Since the presentation is mostly graphics and minimal text, I thought that I would use this space to explain my presentation. I use Google Apps and the iPad to solve/improve three issues that I see frequently in classrooms. These three are communication, feedback, and excessive paperwork.
I can improve communication with students, staff members, administration, and parents. This is primarily done through the use of Google Calendars. ...
A great thing about using Google calendars is that I can add or modify events anywhere where I have Internet connection. ...
Another aspect of Google that I use in my classroom is Google Docs. I create all of my assignments in Google Docs and the majority of my notes. I then make these documents public and post the links into my calendar. My students also use Google Docs to submit assignments to me by sharing them. ....
In part two, I will discuss how I use Google Forms and the iPad to grade work.
In part three, I will discuss how I use Dropbox.com and other iPad apps to manage my classroom.