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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Students create, collaborate using Google Apps for Education

 Colorado teacher is using Google Apps for Education to allow her students to create online portfolios and complete projects online. The program also allows students and teachers to view students' work and provide feedback. "I just talked to a kindergarten teacher yesterday who's ready to get kids on Google Apps," the district education-technology specialist said. "The demand is huge, and it seems to be meeting a need in this 21st-century learning environment."

Lowell Middle School Principal Reid Gault routinely uses Google apps as a method of communication with his staff and is encouraging teachers to use the technology which is free and promotes writing and communication skills.


http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=155212&catid=509