Using google communities for teaching

Using Communities for teaching

Universidad del Zulia Núcleo LUZ – Costa Oriental del Lago de Maracaibo

Prof. Julio Palma

Overview

• Rationale for teaching online

• Setting up a Google Community

• Principles of online course design

• Using Google for teaching English

• Managing your community

Rationale for teaching online

• Impact of technology on society.

• Computers, smartphones, and tablets.

• Distance Education.

• Development of digital skills

• Blended or B-learning

Setting up a Google Community

Open a mail account









Example a Google Community

Principles of online course design

1. Course design and navigational information is well organized.

2. Learning outcomes are clearly defined.3. Provide resources and materials to achieve course goals.4. Promote interactions and collaborative learning.5. Allow communicative support within the group.6. Encourage standards for technological literacy.7. Use alternative assessment strategies through web tools.8. Ensure accessibility for diversity and learning styles.

Course principles

Using Google for teaching English

Sharing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/birgerking/4731898939/

My experience with Google

My experience with Google

Reading and writing

Sharing written productions

Sharing written productions

Listening and Speaking Skills




Virtual Sessions

Virtual Sessions

Brick and Mortar Sessions

Connecting online and physical presences

Managing your online group

Search Student Records




Search Hashtags


Online Evaluation

Using Google Docs/Forms


Online Evaluation

Using Google Docs/Forms


Flubaroo is a Google Form Add-on



Challenges and opportunities

Results from a diagnostic survey









Chanllenges

Chanllenges

• Teachers’ competence in ICT skills.• Promotion of digital literacy across the

syllabus.• Digital Native aptitude towards formal

online learning.• Broad-Band connectivity issues in

Venezuela and institutional support.