Reflection - google apps

A simple Google search led me to a multitude of resources that give specific examples of how Google apps could be implemented into education and the classroom. There are so many ways that Google can be used in education that I was honestly overwhelmed by the examples I found. Some of my favorites that really stuck out to me include using Google Docs for collaborating on lesson plans. This is a great tool since I know that in many districts all the teachers of a specific grade are expected to share lesson plans and stay on the same page for the most part. Using Google docs to translate documents or letters for parents is something I could definitely picture myself using because some of my students' parents do not speak English. Being able to translate documents with the touch of a button would make my life so much easier and allow me to communicate with parents that I might otherwise have no connection with. I also really liked the idea of using Gmail to connect students with pen pals and due to Google translate a language barrier is no longer an issue. I definitely see how Google could help make my life as a teacher easier and help me provide my students with new learning opportunities.