Google Slides Part 1 Podcast: Entry #7

 

1. What is something new that I learned? 

I really enjoyed hearing about the Choose Your Own Adventure idea in using Google Slides. I feel like this interactive idea is a great way to allow freedom of choice in instruction, while still guiding your learners in the correct direction of instruction. 

2. How can I apply this in the classroom? 

I could apply this idea in my own Virtual Classroom to allow break out groups in which students can independently research and learn more about topics that they would like to. It is a simple, yet effective, way to allow freedom of choice in a focused way. 

3. What are my top 3 take-aways? 

1) You can tag your students in a comment on Google Slides (through the use of Google Classroom) to help point your students attention in a specific place on their projects or your presentations.

2)  You can use your Bitmoji to provide feedback in a visual way by copying and pasting the image into the students' slides. 

3)  You can make your Slides any size you like, so it is useful to whatever you need to use your creation for (like a virtual classroom banner). 

4. How can I connect this information with something I have learned in the classroom?

I can use Google Slides to provide feedback to students on their assessments. Students can use Google Slides to complete assessments, like portfolios or digital research projects, and I can be updated on their progress in real-time. Additionally, I can provide feedback, tag students in comments, and formatively assess students in a timely, effective manner. 

5. How can I connect this information with something I learned in practicum/internship?

I can more easily use Google Slides in virtual situations to provide real-time feedback to my students. I can also format my slides in different sizes to create things that are useful for other things besides just a presentation.