Using google Classroom for Teaching learning

Using Google classroom for the Teaching Learning

I am trying to create a google classroom for teaching and learning Mathematics in class VIII B. In the google class, I will be guiding my students through classes (presentation), class test, and assessment for the class.

The pros of the conducting lesson in google class are:

It is easy to use and can be accessed from all kind of devices. Such as all computers, mobile phones, and tablets, it makes it really easy for you to add as many learners as you like, create Google documents to manage assignments and announcements, post YouTube videos, add links, or attach files from Google Drive. Learners will find it equally easy to log in, as well as receive and turn in assignments.

Effective feedback system is one thing I like about this google classroom. The instant feedback provided becomes more effective, as fresh comments and remarks have bigger impact on learner’s mind.

The google classroom has the ability to go paperless and stop worrying about printing, handing out, or even losing your learners’ work!

The drawback of the google classroom is when we create an assignment and we distribute it to learners, learners become “owners” of the document and they are allowed to edit it. That means that they can delete any part of the assignment they want, which could cause problems, even if it happens accidentally.

Using Google forms to conduct unit test in classes

Using Google forms for Unit test in my classrooms.

I have tried out using google forms in the conduct of unit test for classes VII A and VIII B mathematics. Here are some pros and cons in carrying out the test.

The advantages of having it done in google forms are:

The good thing about using google form is the data analysis. Data are all analyzed automatically, we can make out which questions needs remedy and my extra attention. The score is also auto generated once it is set in questions. The test conducted in google forms saves time, if we have 30 students, to correct   the paper of 30 students comes up to about 4-5 hours, however, correction are all done auto. 

        

 

           

The down side of the test being conducted in google form is, the lack of internet connectivity. We have enough number of computers in the lab, however the PC connected to the internet facility is very limited. So children waited in turns to attempt for the test.

The time management, time in correcting may be saved however, whole lot of time is taken for preparing the test.

We also need to guide children how to go to site, google forms, how to use the link. Literally there were guided one by one. Which ate the major chunk of my time.

Teacher guiding how to use the link.