In many classes, not just in the lab, students will be creating digital content with the use of programs such as Google Docs, Drawing, Sheets, and Slides. All of this content is stored on their Google Drive. Since our school is equipped with Google Apps for Education, each student has access to Google Drive through their student account. Students will be taking an in-depth look the next two weeks at how Google Drive works.
First, we are spending some time to get organized - digitally that is. I've explained to the students that just like they use folders to keep up with their paper assignments - homework, papers that need to be signed, notes from their teachers, etc., they can create folders in Google Drive to keep track of the digital work that they create throughout the year. They should be able to quickly differentiate between an assignment they have started in science class from one they are working on in the lab, for example, by practicing good file naming conventions and storing files in an organized way in their Drive. In addition to creating folders, students will be creating content and learning how to move that content around within Google Drive to organize and find files effectively. Students will also create a folder to store their best work that they wish to preserve throughout the year -- sort of like a digital scrapbook. This is called their digital portfolio. Throughout the year students will be adding content to their digital portfolios. Parents, be sure to take a peek at your child's digital portfolio from time to time to see what new things they are creating!
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About Mrs. Stephens
This is my second year working with kids in the technology lab and I absolutely love it! The world of technology is ever-changing and I love helping the kids learn and watching them adapt to new challenges. I view my lab as a place of discovery. I received my degree in Information Technology in 1997. Before becoming a technology aide, I spent 15 years working in the the areas of computer science, multimedia development, and graphic design. Archives
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