Let's Talk Google
Google has been a constant presence throughout my life, from my earliest days to my school years. During high school, I heavily relied on various Google products such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Maps. While I consider myself skillful with these tools, there are still other Google products I have yet to explore. Among the Google tools I used, Google Classroom stood out to me for its "stream" section, which simplified viewing classwork amidst the clutter of information. In Google Docs, features like word count, diverse fonts, headers and footnotes, and the highlighter were invaluable for organizing homework and class notes efficiently. Google Slides offered more useful features, with themes being a personal favourite. Customizing slides with themes not only enhanced visual appeal but also proved beneficial in a classroom setting, aligning the presentation with the teaching material to foster student engagement. I recently discovered several new Google programs: "Jamboard," "Art and Culture," and "Coogle." Jamboard functions as a digital whiteboard, enabling document sharing with students for collaborative use. It's also versatile, serving as a platform for digital name tags that students can personalize to their liking.
"Art and Culture" quickly became a favourite of mine among Google products. This platform offers a number of possibilities, from classroom experiments to virtual museum tours and explorations of renowned paintings. It facilitates research on famous artists and artworks, making it particularly advantageous in art classes where students can delve into various media used in art creation. "Coogle" is a digital tool for creating mind maps and diagrams, serving as a valuable resource in the classroom. Whether visually presenting diagrams during lessons or using mind maps for assessments, Coogle enhances teaching and learning experiences. Overall, these Google products offer immense benefits in educational settings, enriching classroom interactions and fostering creativity and engagement among students.
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