Carlene Bouley Module 5 Collaboration Task:  Google Hangouts

Note: Highlighted area is the score.  If not highlighted it

is Not Applicable.

Google Hangouts is something I did not even realize that we

had.  Our district is Google everything, yet I had not explored

this application until we were assigned the collaboration task

in Module 4.  Google Hangouts is a forum in which one can conference call

or video conference. I was looking for a forum to be able to video chat

with my AP U.S. History students when I will be on medical

leave and I believe I have found the one.  The reason being

that since our school has embraced Google, I do not foresee

any technical issues not access problems.  I put a 2 for targeted

DOK because, when it comes to this application, it is a matter of

how it is used.  It is a 2 for monitoring capability as it depends

if the teacher is on the call or if the students are on it alone.

It can also be accessed through APP downloads which makes it

quite useful and accessible.

	3- Awesome!	2-Meh	1-Not worth my time.
Efficiency(teacher)	Teacher can use it consistently throughout the year.	Teacher can use it somewhat consistently throughout the year.	A burden to use.
User Friendly (teacher)	Walks you through the setup or tutorials and quick and easy.	No tutorials but I can figure it out.	I’m registered.  Now what do I do?
Cost	Free	Some options are free or price is minimal	Not free or limited free functions.
Validity	Blogs: Updated weekly Apps: High educational value	Blogs: Updated monthly Apps: Some educational value	Blogs: Updated annually Apps: No educational value
Safety	Privacy options	Limited privacy options	No options for privacy
DOK (Depth of Knowledge)	Effectively utilizes targeted DOK	Somewhat utilizes the targeted DOK	Doesn’t utilize targeted DOK
Monitoring Capability	Teacher can monitor and edit all student activity.	Teacher can monitor student content but may not edit.	Teacher can’t monitor all student content.
Permission (school)	Permitted	Needs IT permission	Not permitted
Student Use	Students would be lost without it!	Somewhat enhances student learning.	Does not enhance student learning.
User Friendly (student)	Students can quickly access content or desired tasks from home screen or search bar.	Requires a number of steps to get started and students sometimes need direction along the way.	Students can’t use independently or need constant direction when using.
Student Engagement	Kids love it!	Students use when prompted.	Students complain about using it.