Google Drawings as Graphic Organizers


Research proves that using graphic organizers improves student learning. (Read more about that in this Cult of Pedagogy article.) Did you know you could have students complete graphic organizers DIGITALLY?! Eric Curts gives us not only a tutorial but also 30 free templates to copy, modify or use as needed. Check out his tutorial and templates HERE.


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