Michael J. Graham – författare

Your all-in-one solution to college and career readiness in the 21st century!

No doubt about it, technology is a necessity in the Common Core classroom. Enhance your curriculum and launch a stress-free implementation of the Common Core’s required technology components with Google’s suite of free, easy-to-use educational tools.

Written for both the tech-challenged and tech-savvy teacher, this book shows you the "how" and "why" of using Google Apps for Education to meet key college and career readiness standards. Michael Graham shows how you can easily plan fun, Common Core-aligned lessons with

Specific, step-by-step instructions and screen shots for a variety of Google apps Complete sample lesson plans and correlations for elementary, middle school, and high school Technology Infused Teaching Tips for maximum integration of Common Core standards into your curriculum Resource Links to training videos, websites, and interviews with current Google Apps for Education users Classroom management and online safety tips Authentic student work examples Preparation for the Next Generation Assessments

In clear and direct language, Google Apps Meets Common Core walks you through the process of transforming your classroom into a 21st century learning lab for college and career ready students!

"The author provides simple directions approachable to tech users at any level, from novice to advanced. I was so glad to discover new apps and ways to use technology in my classroom and for my own record keeping." —Heidi Guadagni, Learning Specialist French Prairie Middle School, Woodburn, OR

"This book provides wealth of information to learn how to use Google Apps as a learning tool in the classroom. You’ll learn how to provide your students with the skills needed to become proficient with using technology throughout their day and have access to their work from any device." —Betty Rivinus, Special Education Teacher Canby School District, OR

Become a master of 21st century learning for your students Google Apps and Chromebooks have become ubiquitous in classrooms, but how can you thoughtfully and seamlessly integrate these tools into day-to-day teaching to prepare your students for the jobs of the future? Filled with actionable instruction ideas, the newest edition of this bestselling book includes: Step-by-step tutorials on how to use the Google Apps for Education suite so students can create, collaborate, and share their workHow each tool can impact student learning, promote 21st-century skills, and meet and exceed ISTE NETs, Common Core, and other standardsNew and updated classroom examples, teaching tips, and sample lessons to help you use these tools most effectivelyThe exciting second edition will invigorate veteran teachers to implement new strategies while helping novice teachers get familiar with crucial technology components students need for success for high school and later in life. "Graham and Borgen have hit the nail on the head! They have compiled extensive resources to provide the teachers with a one-stop location to move technology integration forward in a school or district."Tim Landeck, Director, Technology ServicesPajaro Valley Unified School District, Watsonville, CA "Given the fact that Google now dominates the edtech market, mastering the tools in the G Suite for Education is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity for 21st-century educators.  The authors have written a comprehensive instructional work the covers the full range of Google tools -- from Gmail to Google Drive and beyond. Pedagogy, lesson ideas, and helpful tech tips round out a book that will surely be a must read for any forward-thinking educator."Dr. John Davenport, Middle School ELA and History TeacherPortola Valley School District, Portola Valley, CA