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Chapter 4: Productivity Applications

Chapter 4: Productivity Applications. What Are Productivity Applications? - Productivity applications are tools that help people get things done faster and easier when using a computer. The main example the book uses is Google Docs. Some other examples are:

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Chapter 4: Productivity Applications

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  1. Chapter 4: Productivity Applications • What Are Productivity Applications? - Productivity applications are tools that help people get things done faster and easier when using a computer. The main example the book uses is Google Docs. • Some other examples are: Google Docs, ZOHO, EditGrid, Efax, Gliffy, SlideShare and YouDraft.

  2. Why Are they Useful Tools? • These tools allow you to share ideas, edit ideas, and present these ideas in a group setting without actually meeting face to face. • They save time and money! • There are also MANY to choose from and they all have slight differences than others. • They are also secure and free which is good news for shrinking technology budgets.

  3. When Do Teachers use Productivity Tools? • Classroom Integration: taking students individual ideas and creativity and sharing them with the rest of the class. • When you want to Create an Online quiz to see if students are “getting it” • Online syllabus for students and parents. • Professional Development: Sharing ideas within a group or cohort. Brainstorming, editing and giving and receiving constructive criticism.

  4. Who Is Using Productivity Tools for Teaching and Learning? • I think the better question is “Who Is Not?” • Many, many examples… My Favorite: Russian language teacher from Alaska sharing and collaborating ideas with another teacher/class in California. One year later a school in Moscow is on board and two more from Siberia are soon to join the global communication project.

  5. How Do You Get Started With Productivity Tools? • Choose the tool you want to use • Create an account for your class. Their example again was using Google Docs. • Once you are in and want to share you will need the email addresses of all of your students. (might cause some problems in some districts or students that don’t have computers at home) • More info: Google Docs Powerpoint presentation (http://docs.google.com/present/view?skipauth=true&id=ddnctvgt_170cbsskvf68)

  6. Where to Find More Information about Productivity Tools? • Google Docs Crib Sheet: www.google.com/educators/learning_materials/WR_cribsheet.pdf • Video on what other teachers and principals are using GoogleDocs for: www.google.com/educators/p_docs.html • Youtube tutorial on using these tools in educational settings: www.youtube.com/watch?v=urrvYOYQWE4

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