{"id":10874,"date":"2016-11-28T14:45:50","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T18:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechteacher.org\/?p=10874"},"modified":"2017-01-05T10:39:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-05T14:39:21","slug":"google-sheets-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechteacher.org\/google-sheets-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Hacking G Suite – 4 Creative uses of Google Sheets in the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google\u2019s G Suite is a proven platform that allows schools, teachers and students to maximize the potential of a 1:1 classroom environment. \u00a0Sheets, one of the tools on the G Suite platform, is traditionally viewed as a data collection and organization tool. \u00a0From teacher-created gradebooks, to data collection in a science classroom, to resource management and inventory, using Google Sheets is an exceptionally flexible and powerful tool. \u00a0With a bit of creative perspective, using Google Sheets in the classroom can benefit both teachers and students in a 1:1 environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google Sheets in the Classroom Scenario 1: Digital Portfolios with Google Forms<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\nRethinking the combination of Google Forms with Google Sheets can transform the use of these tools into a simple digital portfolio tool. \u00a0The process relies on a recent update to Google Forms, which allows a form responder to upload a file as a response type within the form itself. \u00a0The process, as outlined in the image above, consists of a student creating a Google Form as the entry tool to archive elements and artifacts for their digital portfolio. \u00a0Because students can now upload files (image, document, audio, video, etc.), there is increased flexibility around the types of artifacts students can include. \u00a0As the responses are collected on a spreadsheet, the student\u2019s digital portfolio can easily be shared with a teacher for review and even added feedback to the student. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that all uploaded files from the form are automatically added to a folder in Google Drive. \u00a0That folder also needs to be shared with the teacher if the files are going to be opened and viewed by the teacher. \u00a0Alternatives or extensions with this process could include a teacher making an entry on a student form to assist in the archiving process in the portfolio. \u00a0Further, a teacher could create one form with a drop-down menu question of student names. \u00a0This would allow the teacher to archive student work onto one spreadsheet that could easily be sorted later when examining the work of one student. <\/span><\/p>\n

Google Sheets in the Classroom <\/span>Scenario 2: Digital Rubrics and Rubric Portfolios<\/span><\/h2>\n