As the world has become more and more remote – working and learning from home – the impact of technology changes has become increasingly clear. One area where the impact of these technological changes can be seen the most is in the advent and adoption of Google Classroom.

This EdTech has shaped the way teachers and students operate, both in the physical classroom and outside of it. Google Classroom was released by the search engine giant just six years ago, and it has already brought a number of changes to the way people learn and the way schools are structured.

New Focus On Problem Solving

As the use of computers and tablets increases in schools around the world, a shift has been seen in the approach that teachers take to their syllabus. Now, many schools have opted for a strategy that allows students to explore a problem, research it in their own way, and come up with an answer. Before, in math for example, the teacher would’ve provided a formula and shown the students how to work out problems using it. Now, students are allowed to look at the problem from their own angle and research a solution online.

The theory behind this is great, as it should churn out a new generation of people who think in different ways and aren’t afraid to try new things. There is a concern, however, that it could be going too far. These students may reach the point where they are unable to come up with a solution if they can’t first consult Google.

Teachers Are Talking Less

Through Google Classroom and EdTech devices, students have access to all of the information they could ever need. This means that the teacher can spend less time standing up in front of the class and reciting information to the students. Instead, the teacher can focus on giving students more individual attention to ensure that they all understand the concepts being taught.

There is a big trend shift happening where teachers are putting instructions for assignments or lessons in their digital classroom, and spending their face-to-face time with students talking through individual concerns. The advantage of this is that students can get their lessons online even if they are absent, much like players can enjoy gambling online in New Zealand even if they are at home.

Students Are Collaborating More

Google Classroom tools have been designed to all be accessed online and stored in the cloud. This means that a document owner can give other people access to their work, allowing students to work on the same project at the same time. A lot more emphasis is also being put on students managing their own projects, especially in group work. They are being taught to assign sections of the work to each group member and create workflows to ensure it is done on time.

The fact that all of the project work is stored online and can be accessed remotely means that students can also continue their work outside of the classroom. No more spending hours at school in order to work together.