I am currently preparing to propose the switch to Google Apps For Education (GAFE) for my school. There are so many benefits to students and teachers alike! The collaboration piece is what students seem to enjoy the most. To be able to work on a project with other students in real time, whether at home or at school, enables them to get the job done when it works for them! I also think that students who are not as likely to participate verbally in a group, can be completely comfortable sharing ideas while collaborating on a document or slide show.
We will be working on curriculum mapping at our school this year, and the ability for teachers to collaborate in this same way, when convenient for them, will facilitate the building of the maps.
One other feature that I find helpful is the ability to share your Google calendar with students and colleagues. This allows students and teachers alike to plan ahead and finish whatever they are working on in a timely fashion.
Does anyone else have any favorite features they would like to share?
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