4C’s with Google Apps for Education (GAFE)By Anand Chawla

www.4ctechnologies.in

Agenda● How can 4Cs in Google Apps for Education be

achieved?● From the 4C’s to the 3C’s● Q&A

Lets Play

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What is Google Apps?

1. Set of Powerful online applications.2. Anytime anywhere access / No installation

required.3. Whole School Suite (Gmail, Docs, Spreadsheet,

Slides, Sites, Forms, Contacts and much more)4. Totally free for Schools (Staff, Students, Parents)5. School’s domain can be used

(anyname@yourschool.com)6. Hosting, Security & Backup by Google

What are the 4C’s

Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking are termed as the 4Cs. 

They are the cornerstones of several national and international technology in education standard documents and are at the center of the World Class Education.

With the help of these cornerstones this presentation would to demonstrate the features of GAFE.

Collaboration

Students who are able to work with diverse teams, negotiate and communicate effectively with others. They work together to achieve a goal, i.e. solve problems, create innovative solutions/products, learn and master content.

The demands of the 21st Century workforce increasingly calls for cooperative efforts. (link)

Communication

Effective use of information and communication technologies to develop spoken, listening, written, visual skills is a very critical aspect.

Students should learn to communicate using a range of media, technology, and virtual environments. (link)

Creativity & Innovation

Students can demonstrate curiosity and experiment creatively to achieve innovative solutions.

We can integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills across disciplines while effectively using real-world digital tools to communicate, collaborate, solve problems and accomplish tasks. (link)

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

The use of higher order thinking, such as creative and critical thinking, refers to a set of cognitive skills or strategies that increases the probability of a desired outcome.

In an information-rich society, the need for critical thinking is one of the most important skills needed in work and society

(link)

From the 4C’s to the 3C’s

If School leaders can demonstrate compassion, craftsmanship, and courage by implementing Google Apps for Education, they can help students and teachers develop the 4 C’s.

Leaders must have

for teachers and students to teach and develop

Google Classroom DemoNew Feature of Google Apps - Classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K26iyyQMp_g

ThanksAnand Chawla● Google Apps Education Certified.● Technology Director with Podar Group of Schools.● Trainer, Integrator & Author.● Website: www.4ctechnologies.in● Email: anand@4ctechnologies.in

“If we teach today as we taught yesterday , we rob our children of tomorrow."

- John Dewey