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Chromebooks for Education in Math & Science

Meredith Nickerson,

Instructional Technology Coach

Dexter Community Schools

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B.S. Elementary Education & Natural Sciences, Vanderbilt University
M.A. Educational Technology, CMU
Was a director of Outdoor Education for 5 years before returning to the classroom.
Taught 6th grade math & science in Dexter for 4 years before becoming a technology coach
Loves spending time with my husband and two rescue dogs, canoeing, hiking, gardening, knitting, and learning new skills on the computer.
GO ‘DORES!!!

About Me

@mernickerson

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What are Google Apps for Education (GAFE)?

Docs - word processor like Word or Pages

Slides - presentation tool like PowerPoint or Keynote

Forms - survey tool

Draw - Image manipulation tool

Sheets - Spreadsheet tool like Excel or Numbers

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Google Docs for Math & Science

Collaboration!

Students can collaborate on brainstorming, research, and projects.

Revision history is incredibly helpful for seeing who did what!

Let’s Collaborate!

Student Example

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Google Docs for Math & Science

Note-Taking & Test Prep

Have students take notes collaboratively in small groups

Before a test, provide a review document where students can ask questions and have them answered by a teacher or peer!

Example: AP Exam Prep

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Google Forms & Sheets for Math & Science

Students can collect and analyze data using these tools.

Sheets can take raw data and turn them into powerful visual representations

Results of our pre-survey

Skittles Data Activity

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Google Draw for Math & Science

Create and/or label diagrams using this powerful tool!

Polygon Problem

Label this and then share your results here!

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Google Slides for Math & Science

Pose a math or science problem. Give each student or team of students a slide where they will share their response. Encourage the use of hyperlinks, images, and videos when possible!

Let’s talk about symbiosis…..

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Connect with experts using Google Hangouts!

Google hangouts can help connect your students with real-world scientists, mathematicians, and other experts in STEM field. Conducting Hangout interviews can be an incredibly powerful experience