Grade 2 in 2018 have been using Google Apps in ICT to allow students to collaborate, create and present their work in a multimedia format. This is the first time Junior School students have had access to this range of technology at Toorak PS.
To launch Google Apps in Grade 2 we have developed a joint Google Drive account for all Grade 2 students to access google slides (equivalent to ‘powerpoint’) , google sheets (equivalent to ‘excel’) and google docs (equivalent to ‘word’).
Students also use Google Drive to view reading resources, worksheets, education links and work samples that Grade 2 teachers add to the account.
**We strictly ask that in Grade 2 Google Apps are only used in class, and students do not log on to Google Drive account out of school hours.
A little more about GAFE
•A Department of Education (DET) trial
•Google Apps for Education is an internet based service provided by Google for educational purposes only.
◦It provides students and teachers with access to online services.
◾Calendar, blogging and online document storage (for school work).
Why use GAFE?
•Develop ICT Skills and Streamline workflow, efficiency and communication
•Increase collaboration and engagement between students in Grade 2
•Allows teachers to self edit and monitor work
•Prepares students to use Google Classroom in Grade 3 next year
We look forward to continuing to give students access to new resources and educational experiences to develop modern learners.
Regards,
The Grade 2 team.