Description
This book will help K-12 classroom teachers become familiar with the suite of Google tools called Google Apps for Education (i.e. Google Docs, Gmail, Calendar), and help them learn how to use these tools to support student learning, integrate 21st century skills, and incorporate the Common Core State Standards. The book will provide meaningful lesson plans that will allow students to create, collaborate, and share their work. The book offers step-by-step tutorials on how to use the Google Apps for Education suite, in addition to providing classroom examples and teaching tips. Michael J. Graham is the Assistant Principal of in Jonesboro, Arkansas where he will help lead a 1:1 Chromebook initiative this fall. Westside High School will equip approximately 650 students with devices to improve their educational experience both in the classroom and at home. Michael is a Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer and author of . In his role as assistant principal he manages and develops technology related professional development that improves instruction for teachers at his school and around the nation. He has a special talent for making teachers feel comfortable and confident when implementing 21st Century skills into their classrooms. Before becoming an administrator Michael taught 8th grade math for 5 years and was the instructional technologist for grades 5-8 for 2 years in a high poverty school. As instructional technologist he worked closely with classroom teachers coaching them on best practices using technology in the classroom. His book is based on real classroom experiences and all of the lesson plans and lesson ideas in the book have been vetted in real classrooms. Michael is a leading force in education technology in his state and around the nation. He serves on the joint Arkansas Department of Education-California Department of Education’s Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (). He also serves on the boards of the Hot Springs Technology Institute and Arkansas iTunesU Education Portal. Michael presents at events around the country including ISTE. Follow Michael J. Graham on Twitter for the latest on education technology and innovative teaching practices @mjgraham0. Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Common Core State Standards and Technology 2. Google Apps for Education 3. Gmail 4. Documents 5. Presentations 6. Spreadsheets 7. Forms 8. Drawings 9. Calendar 10. Drive 11. Even More Resources Index
