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Question: How could resources (Docs, Forms, Presentations, Spreadsheets, News, Books, Reader, Earth and Lits Trips) be used in your classroom, building or district? Consider both a teacher and an administrator point of view.

Teacher Point of View:


 * For Google Apps - Docs/Forms/Presentations/Spreadsheets**
 * No excuses for homework left at home - students can collaborate on and access assignments in any location
 * Allows for the possibility of collaboration between students at different schools, in different districts, and throughout the world on a variety of topics
 * Allows the educator to edit and provide feedback for students on their work at any time
 * With an iphone or other mobile device, and the appropriate Google app, the instructor can read students assignments at any time
 * Allows for collaboration on assignments and other school related documents/spreadsheets/presentations between teachers and other teachers
 * Allows students to collaborate on an assignment while using different computers - maximizes time spent in the computer lab
 * Allows for a paperless classroom (if you as an instructor have the time and ability to integrate various technologies)


 * Google Reader**
 * An RSS feed such as Google Reader allows students to organize and follow updates on a variety of topics, websites, and blogs. This instant access to information allows them to be constantly informed and allows both the teacher and the students a greater opportunity to engage, collaborate, and learn from others within the global community.


 * Google Earth**
 * Google Earth allows for various applications in science, social studies and other disciplines that require knowledge of geography. The software is constantly up to date and consequently negates the need for expensive purchases of atlas's that will, eventually go out of date.

Adminstrator Point of View:


 * Google Apps** - **Docs/Forms/Presentations/Spreadsheets**
 * As an administrator the use of Google Apps can facilitate staff interaction on the implementation of policies and other items. The nature of the apps allows for constant feedback and access. Staff will be able to constantly contribute ideas on school inititives and collaborate on a variety of projects.
 * Docs and spreadsheets could be used to set up day-plans and integrate a variety of tasks, cutting down the time spent on completing your work and allowing you greater opportunity, as an administrator, to be engaged with the students and staff at the school.
 * The advantages of an application such as Google Reader are, in my opinion, the same as they would be for a classroom teacher. Accessing information quickly and allowing for a dialogue to be created with other educational professionals. Such a dialogue will allow for the exchange and implementation of new ideas and policies within the school.
 * As an administrator I would see very little use for an application such as Google Earth. It, for me, is primarily a classroom tool.