¨Making a difference makes the difference in learning¨
Education changes constantly. It is
dynamic, agile and advances with social, generational, economic and historical
changes. For this reason, it is necessary to find the right tools to support
the different teaching programs related to teaching.
Learning through technology does not mean
learning less or learning badly. It is not a second-hand learning, but
corresponds to processes of transformation, in which one learns, verifies and
explains the world. These processes are in tune and depend on the current level
of development of current technological means.
Therefore, it is necessary to investigate
and use new scenarios and educational actions to apply and act competently in
various scenarios on the web.
In addition to using new technology in
education, teaching is a matter of challenges, and educators confront them
every day. Teachers should bear in mind that each student in the classroom is
different, each of them is a world full of expectations, opportunities, dreams,
weaknesses and strengths, the teaching process also has to do with learning and
learning is about to have an open mind to New knowledge, to the changes that a
new world demand.
Accordingly, by researching different tools
and, definitely, I chose the Google
sites, it is an online resource that is an excellent alternative to
complement the previous needs. This site seeks to obtain reliable, valid and
relevant knowledge for school curricula, implement good educational practices
and provide interesting solutions to the learning process.
DEFINITION:
Google
Sites is a great tool for creating webpages. "It is in fact a wiki, blog,
portfolio, all rolled into one easy to use package". Google Sites brings
together all of the other great Google services in that it allows users to
embed Google Docs, Calendar, YouTube,
Picasa albums, and much more.
This tool explores with different ways and
tips on how to tap into the educational potential, providing some practical
ideas on how to use it with students in the classroom.
Some of
the pertinent reasons why teachers should consider using Google sites with their
students are:
