What Can You Do with a Little Communication?

       We all know about the powerful tools that are available through Google. We use Drive, Docs, Slides, and the entire suite of apps to communicate, collaborate, and create with peers and students. But did you know about the power of instant translations using Google Translate? Watch the video below to see what two coaches were able to do with a boy named Alberto, who had recently moved to Northern Ireland. His coaches used Google Translate not just to communicate and coach, but to make Alberto feel welcome and a part of the team.

        As educators, students come from all over into our classrooms. These new students are occasionally English Learners who are just starting to learn how to communicate using their newly adopted language. How can you use Google Translate to cross language barriers, helping these students adjust and feel welcome in your classrooms?

Ready to start translating? Click HERE to get started and click HERE if you want to read more about Alberto's story.