REFLECTION 3 - Google Docs

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Google Docs

In order to improve student engagement and active learning, I explored a number of ICT tools throughout my teacher training at Paro College of Education. Google Docs was one of the best among them for encouraging group writing and instant feedback. I completed a little group writing assignment using it in the EDT201 classes, and the experience was both beneficial and enlightening.

Most of us were able to collaborate on the same document at the same time using Google Docs. When we were given the task of writing a brief essay, we were thrilled to watch other members type and revise in real time with them. This promoted a sense of shared responsibility in addition to teamwork. The ability of the students to comment on each other's ideas and participate equally enhanced the overall caliber of their work.

As a grooming teacher, I felt that being able to give immediate feedback was the most helpful. I could underline specific passages and offer remarks or recommendations without breaking the text's flow. The editing process became more involved and seamless as a result of the students' responses to my comments within the paper. Using the version history, I was also able to follow each person's contributions, which was incredibly useful for gauging engagement.

My lack of experience with collaborative editing was one obstacle I faced. At first, some students were reluctant to edit or remark on peer content, and others inadvertently erased each other's work. In order to get around this, I gave a brief overview of how to use Google Docs efficiently, including how to make change suggestions, add comments, and utilize formatting features.

Internet connectivity was another restriction. Updates between devices can lag due to slower connectivity. In order to solve this, our module tutor advised us to store our drafts offline and sync them after the connection stabilized.

I had a really good experience with Google Docs overall, even with these minor issues. It promoted 21st-century abilities like writing fluency, critical thinking, and digital teamwork. I intend to keep utilizing Google Docs for assignments, journals, and group projects. It is an effective tool that is well suited to the requirements of contemporary, interactive classrooms.



This picture above is a Google Docs group writing exercise. On a shared document, we were actively working together, exchanging ideas, editing one another's work, and responding to criticisms in real time. In addition to encouraging students to participate in meaningful peer-to-peer learning, this activity promoted teamwork and enhanced writing quality.








 

 

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