The eLearning Revolution

Cloud Camp NH has sold out and we have a wait list.  However, there are a few ways you can still join us using Google (and other) tools.  Make sure you have a Google Plus Account. 

•  Join the Google Edu NH Community!  
• Watch the International Hangout On Air ~ will stream live here
• Follow the Twitter #cloudcampnh

The State of Tech: The State of Tech Live

The State of Tech: The State of Tech Live: The Next State of Tech Live on Saturday, March 9th at 4:00 pm EST.  The topic for the show will be "The Best Chrome Apps & Extensions.

Upcoming Workshops & Presentations

April 1, 12:30-1:30, Intro to Google+ Hangouts, LESCN Conference, Meredith, NH
Google+ Hangouts is a simple effective platform for teaching andcommunicating in real
time with others. . Join us for this introduction to how Google+ Hangouts can used to enhance and engage your students and staff!

April 12, Google Apps Edu Reboot for Certified Trainers, Google, Inc NYC

April 27-28th, Google Apps in Education UK Summit, Halifax,  England

July 11, 2013, CloudCampNH, UNH Manchester

This 'beginners' tutorial is broken into 5 segments. Students can follow from Segment 1-5, creating a 'Fit Club Customer Survey' (demo). Each question type is covered. When you are finished you will be very capable of leveraging your use of Google Forms and you'll be ready to 'level up!'

gClass Folders Version 2 Updated Directions

Use this quick link to gClass Folders v2 - (click on the link and make a copy of the spreadsheet)

What are gClass Folders?

gClass folders is just a name of a 'template' that will let you easily set up for your class & students folders in Google Drive. By populating a spreadsheet with your student information with a simple 'click' you can produce this:

Example of gClass Folders -English w/ multi-period; and Social Studies - one block

Class Edit ~ These will be files that are editable by everyone in the classExample: Group assignments 

Class View ~ These will be files that are only viewable by everyone in the classExample: Syllabus, worksheet templates 

Teacher ~ This is a folder used by gClassHub to store files that integrate with the applications. This is only viewable by the TeacherExample: Doctopus 

Assignment Folders ~ This is only between the teacher and the particular student.Example: Student work

Directions for Setting up your gClass Folders
Get Your Spreadsheet

1. Make a copy of gClassFolders and create a new document.

Populate your Spreadsheet

1. Enter the information pertaining to your class(es). 

Set up the Script

1. Click the gClassFolders menu>Select 'Initial Settings' 
2. In the Red Authorization Box, click OK to authorize. 
3. Click 'Close' on Authorization Status. 
4. Click on the gClass Folder Menu>'Initial Settings' again to modify your settings 
5. Rename Assignment Folders to Dropboxes and Assignment Folder to Dropbox (see image to right). 

Sort your Sheet

1. Click on gClass Folders menu 
2. Select Sort Sheet 

Create Folders

1. Click on gClass Folders 
2. Select Create gClass Folders and Shares 

If you are the teacher who has created the folders, you should now see the class folders in your Drive
Student Instructions

1. Students should go to their "Drive" 
2. Create a Folder for their class 
3. Click "Shared With Me" 
4. Drag the Class Edit, Class View, and their class dropbox to the folder they just created in Drive.

Formative Assessment can be provided through the use of comments within the page. Teachers and students can choose to be notified via email when new comments are added and view them as a stream within the document itself.

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