Go Digital! Have you been wondering how to digitize your worksheets in Google Classroom?
Check out these 7 ways to turn regular old worksheets into digital versions.
Perfect for saving paper and ideal for 1-to-1 classes or classes with Chromebooks!
Also, all these options use Google Apps for Education, which are FREE and can be used along with Google Classroom to manage all your students’ work.
These ideas are introduced from the easiest to the hardest to implement, but the easiest implementations are not always the best use of technology.
This is the SAMR model for technology integration. Content can be enhanced or transformed through technology.
The more transformational the implementation, the better! However, it’s okay to use technology as a substitute at times as well. As you read about each strategy for digitizing your worksheets, decide which level of the SAMR model it falls in.
Start with a Digital Copy
Scan and upload your worksheets to Google Drive. Sometimes you may already have a digital copy, such as from Teachers Pay Teachers or Etsy.
Tip: Print and scan only the necessary pages to avoid sharing terms of use or answer keys with students.
Google Slides for Digital Recording Sheets
Use Google Slides to create digital recording sheets. Students can use text boxes, draggable answer tiles, or circles to mark their answers.
Watch the Strategy 2 video to see how to use the free Google Slides template.
Digital Whiteboards and Snipping Tools
Use digital whiteboards and screen snipping tools. Students can snip their scores or strategies and paste them onto their recording sheets.
Watch the Strategy 3 video to learn how to use a recording slide for showing work.
Quick and Automated Grading
Create self-grading worksheets using Google Forms. This method is quick to create and saves time on grading.
Watch the Strategy 4 video for a tutorial on creating self-grading worksheets.
Interactive and Engaging
Create self-checking activities by snipping questions into Google Slides and hiding images behind answer choices. Students reveal the correct answer by dragging the answer tile.
Benefits:
Watch the Strategy 5 video for a detailed guide.
Turn Worksheets into Games
Digitize your worksheets back turning them into digital gameboards. Use any worksheet questions as game cards. Digital tools like dice, pawns, and spinners make it engaging and easy to clean up.
Benefits:
Watch the video to see how to use digitize your worksheets using digital gameboards.
Using Videos on Google Slides
Deliver Instructions: Record and upload video instructions for labs, math stations, or assignments. Students can re-watch as needed, ideal for absent students.
Test Corrections: Allow students to watch videos solving only the questions they missed. Use screencastify and a Wacom Tablet for recording.
Teach New Concepts: Students can move through the curriculum at their own pace with introductory lesson videos.
Digitizing Your Worksheets not only saves paper but also enhances the learning experience by incorporating interactive and engaging digital tools. Implement these strategies to transform your classroom and effectively manage student work in Google Classroom.
Want to learn more? Check out this post: 5 Steps to Create Self-Checking Activities with Google Sheets
What do you do in your classroom to help save paper? Share your knowledge with the crowd in the comments!
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