Setting routine and varying tasks in Google Classroom

I have been using the RISE framework to give instructions in Google classroom to set up the routine. 
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Extension of Learning

By setting up the routine in Google Classroom, the students are clearer on what to expect and are better engaged. They are also more self-directed and motivated to extend their learning beyond the textbook.

I did a quick survey using Google Form at the start of the term to find out more about what the students already knew about the subject and how they would like to learn. I had then acted on it and created a variety of tasks - reflection on current geographical issues, response to a video, interactive game, written response to structural questions, interpreting diagrams, mind mapping, Kahoot etc

Students are more engaged and see the relevance and authenticity of their learning. 

At the end of the chapter, I would get them to fill in another form which they self-evaluate on whether they have fulfilled the learning objectives as well as giving me feedback whether the strategies I used are effective for their learning. It also helped me to identify learning gaps and I would address them during revision as well as better plan for the next topic. 

Through the self evaluation, the students are also more critical of their learning and would be more motivated to close their own learning gaps. The ability to assess their own learning also motivate them to move forward upon knowing they are able to achieve the learning objectives.

Each of them will also get a certificate emailed upon completion as I have added them using the certify'em extension in Google form.
You can read more about the use here
http://ezitnew.blogspot.com/2019/03/google-form-add-on.html