Homework+Drop+Boxes

 Presenter: Kim Janvrin, Gaggle.Net, Account Representative/Trainer Session Topic/Title: Digital Lockers and Homework Drop Boxes

Description of the Presentation Digital Lockers and Gaggle.Net ’s newest Student Web Hosting feature, Homework Drop Boxes, allow you to keep your homework assignments organized and can offer you a paperless classroom! Come see how you can share projects, collect assignments, and bypass filtering for school related subjects that would otherwise be blocked and much more!

Learning Goals and Objectives for Presentation: By the end of the session the participants will be able to – Create their own Homework D rop Box Organize assignments by classroom Post an d review an assignment Upload files in their digital l ocker Organize folders for their digital locker files Foster student collaboration Maryland Technology Standards: Students Grades K-12 4.A.1a) Use communication tools (such as email, discussion boards, online conferences, Learning Management Systems, portfolios) to gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions 1.A.1b) Explore and use a variety of input and output devices effectively and efficiently for academic, personal, and work related purposes 1.A.1d) Manage files and folders to organize and retrieve information efficiently 1.A.1h) Use technology, including assistive technology, to maximize accessibility for academic, personal, and work related purposes Teachers I.(3) Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval II.A.1) Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators, and/or experts in the field II.B.2) Use productivity tools to publish information II.B.3) Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online