Increasing General Technology Knowledge

Increasing General Technology Knowledge

Lauren Breaux ED 787 Coaching Session #2

Plan of Action

As previously discussed, we want to increase your general technology skills. Our plan of action is comprised of two separate pieces. The first piece is to begin scheduling assignments on Google Classroom and PEAR Assessment ahead of time. The second part is incorporating Grouper into your lesson as an engagement tool.

How could these action steps help with increasing general technology skills?

• You have previously stated that you lacked confidence with implementing technology in your classroom. Research has proven that “teacher preparedness is mainly related to confidence, more precisely, self-confidence in deploying DT(digital technology) in the classroom” (Chilla et al., 2024). Therefore, without the confidence to implement the technology, you will not feel prepared when it is time to post assignments through online learning platforms.

How could these action steps help with increasing general technology skills?

• You also mentioned that you tend to default into your "old school" ways, and that students are not always fully engaged. According to Landa et al. (2022), “The integration of ITLTs (innovative teaching and learning technologies) increases student engagement, motivation, and accelerates learning.” This leads me to incorporating Grouper, which is a simple online platform that utilizes many of the same tools you use on a daily basis.

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2. Scheduling Assignments on PEAR Assessment

3. Grouper

1. Scheduling Assignments on Google Classroom

Scheduling Assignments on Google Classroom

1. Open the desired Google Classroom and click on classwork.

2. Click on "Create" and then "Assignment".

How to Schedule Assignments onGoogle Classroom

3. Fill out all of the assignment information as normal. (Title, attach Drive documents, due date, topic, etc.)

4. Instead of clicking "assign", click on the blue arrow next to it. From the drop-down menu, click Schedule. You will be prompted to choose a date and time for your assignment to post. Finally, click Schedule.

Now it's your turn!

Don't worry, I am here if you need help.Click the red button to start!

YOU JUST SCHEDULED A GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT!!!

Scheduling Assignments on PEAR Assessment

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1. Login to PEAR Assessment and click on "New Assignment" in the top right hand corner. Choose the test you want to assign from your library.

2. Once you have chosen the test you want to assign, you will be prompted to click "assign" again.

How to Schedule Assignments onPEAR Assessment

3. At this point, you will need to choose the class. After choosing the class, you can set the open date and time to schedule when students can see and take their test.

4. You may also set a close date (which is the same as a due date). Once you have selected your open and close dates, just hit assign in the top right hand corner.

Try Scheduling an assignment in PEAR Assessment

Click on the blue button!

Great job on scheduling that PEAR Assessment!!!

Grouper

Let's look at some of the features Grouper has to offer!

Click on the button to open Grouper!

Now you have a grouper class set up to utilize in your lessons!

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Conclusions

Here's a few tips to consider:

• Attempt to schedule assignments on Google Classroom and PEAR Assessment when you are creating your lesson plans. You can always edit the scheduled dates and times if needed.
• Try incorporating one tool from Grouper at a time, as to not overwhelm yourself. Use the tools that make the most sense for you, such as the randomized groupings or the timer.
• Take things slow and give yourself grace! It will not be perfect the first time you use the tools.

References:

Allison French. (2025, August 14). Pear Assessment Create Assignments. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhs2oYzvkZQ Chilla, S., Doetjes, G., Vogt, K., Tsagari, D., & Abed Ibrahim, L. (2024). Digital-inclusive Transformation and Teacher Preparedness for Foreign Language Education – A Bilateral German-Norwegian Perspective. Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal. https://doi.org/10.26529/cepsj.1690 Grouper.school. (2025, June 2). Grouper: Quick-start guide. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6pLRJktQXI Landa, E., Zhu, C., Sesabo, J., & Mwakasangula, E. (2022). Leaders’ Preparedness for Managing Technological Changes in Teaching and Learning in the Selected Tanzanian Public Universities. International Journal of Higher Education, 11(4), 29. https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v11n4p29 Tarver Academy. (2020, February 12). How to Schedule Assignments in Google Classroom. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbqVF3Zto7A