Google Drive is a remarkable platform for teachers and
students to share work. Since acquiring Chromebooks in the classroom, it is easy
for students to complete assignments that can be monitored, edited, and
corrected online.
This technology has been especially helpful in the expanse of
writing. Students are able to peer edit simply by sharing their work with one
another. They can comment, make corrections, and communicate anywhere there is
access to the internet. In the same fashion, as an educator, I am able to view
student progress and correct completed work with ease. Another positive aspect
of using this tool is that it is paperless. Google Drive eliminates the need to
have a stack of essays to grade and tote around. Also, it is obviously better
for the environment and helps cut paper costs for schools and districts. It has
proved to be a marvelous application for steering the classroom in a
technological direction.
I like the idea. But I find it difficult to get students in the 6th grade familiar with the process while in an occasional lab setting. I could see the benefit if I had a class set of computers like you do.
ReplyDeleteMaybe one day I'll have my own too! :)