Google Docs - Ecology

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Reflection:

Although I have a lot of experience using Google Docs to write essays for classes, I have never attempted to use it to create an educational tool catered to children. I was interested to see that there were quite a few different templates that look to be created for children. I decided to use a template that I felt interesting without being overwhelming.
In creating my Google Doc, I tried to focus on providing information that would be easy to access and absorb. I didn't want the Doc to feel intimidating to children or like it would take a long time to read all of the information. I feel like the template I used made this goal a lot easier. Because of the template, I was able to focus on content instead of on design.

Some of the positive qualities about Google Docs:
It is easy to use
Leaving comments is simple
Collaboration is quick and painless
Any changes are automatically saved

Some negative qualities about Google Docs:
The tools and formatting options it has are very basic
It requires internet access which isn't available to every student at home

Overall, I feel that Google Docs is an effective tool for teaching and collaborating with and among students. Any content can be easily shared and altered or updated. Any course content can be supplemented by Google Docs.

Standards:

3rd grade science standard 2, Students will understand that organisms depend on living and nonliving things within their environment. UEN Standard
Global Collaborator
I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others and work effectively in teams using digital tools. ISTE Standard
Standard 5
Use Technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. EdTech standard