Article
Google Classroom for Librarians: Features and Opportunities
Library Hi Tech News
(2015)
Abstract
This is a pre-publication author manuscript of the final, published article.
Purpose: This paper shares possible opportunities for librarians, faculty, and students with access to Google Classroom, and includes a discussion of its application and functionality in formation literacy sessions.
Design/methodology/approach: This article describes the functionality of Google Classroom with a review of its capabilities for providing information literacy instruction based upon hands-on use in several classes and observation.
Findings: Google Classroom streamlined delivery of materials with students in one-time and multi-meeting classes. Students appreciated its seamless integration with their university email accounts.
Originality/value: Librarians teaching classes often need to share introductory information, exercises, and supplemental materials with students. Google Classroom offers a simple platform for this purpose.
Keywords
- Course Management Systems,
- Online Instruction,
- Blended Instruction,
- Library Instruction
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1108/LHTN-05-2015-0039
Citation Information
Amanda Izenstark and Katie L. Leahy. "Google Classroom for Librarians: Features and Opportunities" Library Hi Tech News Vol. 32 Iss. 9 (2015) p. 1 - 3 ISSN: 0741-9058 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amanda/34/