How To Create A Webquest On Google

Introduction

Welcome to a fun and interactive way of using Google Apps in the classroom setting! During this webquest, you will get to explore many of the apps on Google Drive and other great apps available for teachers to use! Don't worry if you have have limited experience using these apps! After this webquest, you will become more familiar and comfortable with using these apps with your students and you will never go back!

Okay! I hope you're ready for some awesome learning!

READY, STEADY, GOOGLE!!!

Task

What is Google Apps for Education (GAFE)?

Google Apps for Education is a partnership between Google and school boards that provides a suite of online tools for staff and students in a safe and secure learning environment to use. The benefits include great collaboration opportunities, usability and accessibility are top notch. All the documents and projects created are storied in Google cloud and can be accessed in multuple devices as long as there is internet connection in real time. There are endless possibilities with Google Apps and staff and students will view learning in a whole new light!

Task 1: Take a look at this intro video to get started! Enjoy!

Task 2: Explore what is available on Google Apps for Education!

What Apps are available?

Most popular:

Google Drive:

- Google Docs

- Google Slides

- Google Draw

- Google Sheets

- Google Forms

Other Great Apps:

Google Classroom

Gmail

Bloggers

Google Calendar

Task 3: How to use Google Apps in the Classroom

Please watch this tutorial carefully as it explains how to use Google Apps in detail if you are a beginner. (30 min video)

Task 4: Read the following diagram below in detail. Choose 2 reasons why you would use GAFE in the classroom!

To learn more about Google Apps outside the classroom, please check out the Google Apps Learning Centre!

Process

ACTION PLAN!

** Before you continue please find out the following:

1. What your teacher email is in association with Google.

2. How to access GAFE through your school board.

3. How students can access GAFE through your school board.

4. Don't be afraid to give this a try!

Task 5: Learn more about the following Google Apps! Click on the icons to learn more.

Task 6: Choose 2 Google Apps from the previous task and create and/or use them for your own classroom. Once completed, please share your creation/page with a colleague of yours!

Task 7: Find out what devices you will be using GAFE with at your school! Get started NOW!

Evaluation

How do you feel about GAFE now? Did you learn anything new from this webquest?

Please take a moment to answer this survey created by GOOGLE FORMS !

Conclusion

Thanks for participating in this webquest! Just give it a try and you won't regret it! All the best to you in your GAFE journey! Please check out this video to see how GAFE is being used in classrooms on a daily basis! The possibilities are endless!

UNTIL NEXT TIME!