Digital Options: Apps For This Class

One of my goals this year is to 'go paperless'. That means using the least amount of paper possible.

That means trying out digital methods.

For example, for routine writing tasks, students can use Google Docs to share their work with me. I can respond and comment on the same document. This document can be revised and continually shared. It makes it easy for me to track and respond to work.

Google Docs can be accessed via the web when using a computer BUT if you are using a personal device like an iPad or iPhone,  it will be necessary to download the free app.

For our maker cycle media project, all students will need to create a digital portfolio online so those in their hubs can view it (more details on that to follow!).

We will be using Blogger for this.

Again, this can be accessed via the web on a computer BUT if you are using a personal device, you will need to download the free app in order to access it.

Both can be accessed with the SCDSB google sign ins that students already have.

Both apps are really user friendly.

And both google docs and blogger are classic tech, often used and highly regarded. Learning how to use both is a valuable skill.

We are going to learn those skills in our class.