Google Apps within the Classroom

Within my classroom I think that using Google Docs would be a great choice, and there are lots of things that can be done within the classroom with this application. Similar to what we are doing for week six, and uploading something to the Google Doc and then invite others to look at it and edit or what not. This would be great for a lesson in language arts. I know there is a lot of writing that goes on within all the different grades of elementary school and this would be a great way for students as well as teachers and even parents to view others work and comment, etc. This way it would be sort of like a clipboard for students to feel comfortable with other people looking at their work. They could also set it (sorta like we did) up with the groups and then just have those people be able to view and edit. Many options for students if they are not comfortable with the entire class/etc. viewing their work. Another way of integrating Google Docs and other Google Apps into the classroom is just really using them and introducing them to the students. Also with the Google Docs you can have spreadsheets, and presentations. A great and different way to lecture or teach a lesson with the students not being bored with the traditional talking and writing. For Google Sites, that is a great way to possibly have those within the classroom who have a blog, they can all be posted together, or a class website. Many things to incorporate technology into the classroom with each unit and lesson. I believe it also gives the students more confidence within their work because they have much more hands on and feedback using Google Docs and Apps like these. There even is a calendar which can be used as the class calendar that can have all the assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, etc. A good way to save paper and allow students to check it whenever they can at home, also great for parents. As with most things with Google, the things that can be done are almost endless, as a lot of the lessons can use technology at any state.