Collaboration
In my first grade classroom I created a lesson for writing. I had the students write about what they wanted to do on spring break. When they went to get on and edit it wouldn't work. It had been a while since I used this program so I sent Brad my link. He let me know I was in view only and told me how to change it so the kids could edit. Well I changed it and boy was I surprised when my room became a buzz of excitement. Each student on the document could see the other and the typing was all over the place. I had to have them stop and then I organized it so they could do it one at a time. I made sure to explain that they didn't go up and change or delete any other comments. This was a little tricky for first grade but we made it work. You have to explain the process of what to do and what not to do so it will run smoothly.
While I had Google Drive open I went ahead and used Google Forms to make a quick quiz on adjectives for my students to take while the other ones where writing. I had forgotten the ease of using it for this type of assignment. Because I have first grade I think on a lower level and actually I shouldn't. My student were able to complete the quiz and submit with no problem. I will use it for more things like this now and in the future.
I am going to set up a story starter and using one computer have each child go over and add to the story until it is complete. This is another way to get Google Drive into my classroom and give my students the opportunity to stretch their mind and incorporate the SAMR method.
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