50 Things to Go Further with Google Classroom: A Student-Centered Approach

by Alice Keeler, Libbi Miller

Overview

Today’s technology empowers educators to move away from the traditional classroom where teachers lead and students work independently—each doing the same thing. In 50 Things to Go Further with Google Classroom: A Student-Centered Approach, authors and educators Alice Keeler and Libbi Miller offer inspiration and resources to help you create  a digitally rich, engaging, student-centered environment. They show you how to tap into the power of individualized learning that is possible with Google Classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996989572
Publisher:	Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
Publication date:	06/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Alice Keeler is a Google Certified Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and New Media Consortium K12 Ambassador. Alice has her B.A. in mathematics and an M.S. in Educational Media Design and Technology. She taught high school math for 14 years and is now teaching in the Kremen School of Education at California State University Fresno. She has been on the Horizon Report advisory panel for 2013-2016. She has worked on the YouTube for Teachers project and the Google Play for Education project. She designed lessons for Bing in the Classroom. Alice is a mother of 5. Areas of interest include gamification, spreadsheets and data, Game Based Learning, Minecraft in education, student-centered instruction and connected educators. Alice is the founder of CoffeeEDU (coffeeEDU.org) which is a one hour unconference get together of educators. Alice regular presents at conferences and schools on technology integration.
Libbi Miller serves as Assistant Professor of Education at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. In her courses, she focuses on preparing future teachers to integrate technology and create engaging student-centered classrooms. Prior to moving into higher education, Libbi taught middle school and alternative education. Libbi's research involves investigating educational technology tools for its intersection with democratic and socially just education. She believes that when used correctly technology can become a tool for empowerment and student voice. It can move education outside of the walls of the classroom and connect students with learners, professionals and activists around the world.