As we discussed during class, one of GEDI's main functions is the exploration of the pedagogical utility and academic application of different pieces of (emerging) technology. In all likelihood, each of us routinely googles topics, phrases, questions, and/or concepts. But Google is so much more than an amazing web-crawling search engine.
While Google is by no means a new technological development, it is constantly adding tools and functionality to its already robust repertoire. Throughout the semester we will model some of the ways you might integrate various Google Tools into your teaching and research endeavors. We all have varying levels of technological comfort as well as a diverse range of experience teaching with technology (remember, things like chalk, markers, pencils, PowerPoint, DyKnow, HTML, etc. are all technologies). Aware of the fact that technology is not everyone's preferred cup of pedagogical tea, we hope to engage in a long critical discussion about the "when," "how," and "why" of using technology to achieve learning objectives. But more on this nebulous topic later.
In order for this process to work smoothly and maximize educational opportunity, each of you will need a Gmail address. Creating a Gmail account is a quick and potentially fun process. Click on the image below to enlarge and make it more readable. Or click here for a PDF version of the assignment. Just follow a few easy steps and you’ll be up and running in no time.
While Google is by no means a new technological development, it is constantly adding tools and functionality to its already robust repertoire. Throughout the semester we will model some of the ways you might integrate various Google Tools into your teaching and research endeavors. We all have varying levels of technological comfort as well as a diverse range of experience teaching with technology (remember, things like chalk, markers, pencils, PowerPoint, DyKnow, HTML, etc. are all technologies). Aware of the fact that technology is not everyone's preferred cup of pedagogical tea, we hope to engage in a long critical discussion about the "when," "how," and "why" of using technology to achieve learning objectives. But more on this nebulous topic later.
In order for this process to work smoothly and maximize educational opportunity, each of you will need a Gmail address. Creating a Gmail account is a quick and potentially fun process. Click on the image below to enlarge and make it more readable. Or click here for a PDF version of the assignment. Just follow a few easy steps and you’ll be up and running in no time.
If you already have a Gmail address, skip to the end of homework. All you need to do is send a short email to gedivt@gmail.com. Write a quick email about whatever you like, but make sure the subject line reads "GRAD 5114: Gmail Homework."
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| Here's a JPEG of the assignment. For a downloadable PDF please click here. |
Enjoy your Gmail account creation experience and let any of us know if you have any questions.
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