The Google Infused Classroom: A Guidebook to Making Thinking Visible and Amplifying Student Voice is a book by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith that provides educators with practical strategies for using Google tools and other online resources to enhance student engagement and learning. The book focuses on making student thinking visible, empowering students to share their work with authentic audiences, and preparing them for the future by integrating technology with sound pedagogy. It offers instructions for using 20 essential Google-friendly tools and includes a bonus section on digital portfolios.
Key Aspects of the Book
Focus on Pedagogy:
The book emphasizes integrating technology with effective teaching methods, rather than just focusing on the tools themselves.
Making Thinking Visible:
It provides strategies for using technology to help students demonstrate their thought processes and understanding.
Amplifying Student Voice:
The book teaches educators how to give students opportunities to share their work with real-world audiences.
Practical and Actionable:
It offers concrete examples and instructions for incorporating specific Google tools into daily lessons.
Empowering Educators:
The book is designed for teachers at all levels of experience with Google tools, from beginners to those looking to refine their practice.
Aside from the above, why am I recommending this book? This book was the inspiration for this blog. It has lots of examples of technology tools, along with explanations and tips for how to use them, that are ripe for educators to introduce to their classrooms today. There's something for everyone in this book, but it's definitely an invaluable resource for any teacher not already immersed in technology and the latest educational technology trends that is looking to catch up quickly.
Amazon link to purchase (no affiliation): https://www.amazon.com/Google-Infused-Classroom-Guidebook-Amplifying/dp/1945167165
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