Google+Classroom-Basic+and+Adding+Digital+Content+with+Engaging+Discussion

Clear Targets:
 * Log into CMCSS Google account
 * Access Google Classroom
 * Create a Google Classroom and locate 'Join Code'
 * Add a variety of digital content to the classroom in a variety of ways
 * Develop process for promoting high quality online discussions
 * Develop high quality discussion questions

Classroom ||= || * Reuse a Post || * Attachments a source ||= || * Edpuzzle a Student ||= || * Join our Google Class Discussion ||= || * Develop Discussion Expectations Article from Edutopia on Discussion Boards
 * = Log into Google ||= [[image:logintogoogle.JPG width="185" height="140"]] ||< * Open Google in a browser
 * Click Sign in in the upper right corner
 * Enter your CMCSS email
 * Enter Password (password is not connected to my log-in) ||
 * = Navigate to Google Classroom ||= [[image:google classroom.png width="121" height="121"]] || * Click Waffle
 * Select Drive
 * Click Waffle (in Drive)
 * Click More (at bottom of list)
 * Scroll until Classroom icon appears
 * Click on Classroom icon
 * (First time users will need to go through a few extra steps)
 * Click the "+" symbol to Create a class.
 * Name the class. ||
 * = Find the Code ||= [[image:code1.JPG width="213" height="65"]] || * Click Students
 * Locate Code to left of Stream
 * Note the permissions under the class code
 * Be deliberate with these settings ||
 * = Adding to the
 * Pose a Question
 * Create an assignment
 * Add a comment ||
 * = Types of Content ||= Video, Audio, Text, Forms, Images, etc.
 * From Google Drive
 * From You Tube
 * Link from web ||
 * = Add Content from
 * TEL - Gale
 * Nearpod
 * Khan Academy
 * Discovery Ed
 * Many other sources link to Google Classroom ||
 * Experience as
 * Click + (upper right corner)
 * Click Join and enter code
 * Check out About page resources ||
 * = Learn about Engaging
 * Review Netiquette
 * Create/Develop a Rubric
 * Respond to student posts
 * Set deadlines
 * Select meaningful topics
 * Ask the right Questions

15 Rules of Netiquette (Infographic)

Posting Netiquette (Infographic) || Rubric ||= || * Identify Criteria for assessment Additional Resources - Quick Cards to help get your classroom set up in a jiffy.
 * = Develop a Discusison
 * Determine value of criteria
 * Determine level of success
 * Document and communicate
 * Adjust as necessary ||
 * = Wrap up ||  ||   ||

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.