REFLECTION 1 – Google Classroom

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Google Classroom

Google Classroom has transformed the way I view virtual learning. Google created the virtual platform, which enables teachers to effectively create, distribute, and evaluate assignments while keeping in constant contact with pupils. During Coronavirus pandemic back in 2019, I started using Google Classroom.

The most unique aspect of Google Classroom was how it supported independent learning. I had the flexibility to access materials at my own pace. Back in 2019 I was never a social butterfly, I hated social gathering and most of the time hesitates to stand in the class to answer question. Through Google Classroom, which was usually quiet and had limited face-to-face classes and similarly like me other introverts were more active in the comment sections and class discussions online. This created a more inclusive learning environment and gave every learner a voice.

Google Classroom's feature to simplify classroom management is among its most significant features. Students are less likely to become confused or forget deadlines because assignments, announcements, and study resources are all kept in one location. I was never late to submit homework or assignment of any sort. In traditional classroom it is likely that students forget the due date for the assignments they were supposed to submit, sometime even teachers forgets it.  

However, one of the challenges that I faced while using Google Classroom is the connectivity issues/access to the internet. Not everyone had reliable access at home, which occasionally caused me to watch some educational videos under lowest quality. As a result, my teacher began providing articles to read that could be downloaded and refer offline.

All things considered, Google Classroom has been easy to use, introduced me to online classes which is why I didn’t had much problem with adapting to college’s Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment) since Google Classroom had already laid the foundation for Virtual Classroom. It saves time and maintains communication between teachers and students. I want to keep using it in the future as I become a teacher, particularly when pandemic similar to COVID comes again. It is an effective technology that facilitates remote and blended learning.




The Google Classroom interface that I used during EDT201 classes. Students can view shared class materials and posted tasks on the screen. It would be easier in lesson planning, feedback-giving, and sharing of Google Docs for student collaboration. Students were able to learn at their own pace in an organized and user-friendly digital environment thanks to this configuration.

 



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  For the Assignment C1 for EDT201, I integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) technologies into classroom instruction, and these 3 digital portfolio documents my experience. Through reflective writing, original material, and hands-on activities, I explored the use of three diverse ICT technologies in real-world educational settings: Google Classrom, YouTube, and Google Docs. These technologies were chosen for their accessibility, relevance to student requirements, and potential to improve engagement and learning results. In my first reflection, I wrote about how I used Google Classroom to organize class materials, handle assignments, and communicate with students consistently. It was effective in streamlining classroom operations and encouraging individual learning, especially with its feedback and scheduling capabilities. I found it useful in building a more inclusive and organized digital learning environment. The second reflection was about YouTube, where I...
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