Google Classroom and Writing Workshop Part 2

Wondering more about the uses of feedback and Google Classroom? Look no further! Feedback is such an important part of writer's workshop. Teaching kids how to provide constructive feedback using 21st century tech programs like Google classroom, will motivate your learners on a new level. 

Step One: Online Communication Talk

Before students can become well trained in this process, you need to have a conversation with students about smart online communication. As a Christian school teacher, this is a great opportunity for me to discuss how we can use technology to glorify God with our actions and words or we can use it to separate us from God's love. Students could use this sharing opportunity to build someone up with words or take them down. It is important that they choose their feedback carefully. 

T–Is it True?
H–Is it Helpful?
I–Is it Inspiring?
N–Is it Necessary?
K–Is it Kind?

Step Two: Using Examples

Explaining how to give feedback by using examples. Place examples up on the board of work that has mistakes and walk students through constructive ways to tell each other what needs to be worked on. If everything looks good, they can comment, "I read your paper and it looks good!"

Step Three: How students share their work with teacher and other students in class. 

That was a clip of a 3rd grader! Impressed? It's doable. Use this clip to teach your students the process if needed!

That's it! If you are nervous to give it a go, have another techy teacher be in class with you.