Paperless education is a very positive practice. It encourages the use of technology and is good for the environment. However, there are still some situations that require paper. Art and handwriting are just two subjects that come to mind.That being said, there are many ways teachers can cut down on the use of paper in the classroom to be more environmentally friendly. The following is a list of ideas that teachers could try:
For writing journals introduce students to blogging.
- Use Google Docs or email as a way for students to turn in assignments
- Use Microsoft word or applications like Evernote to take notes in class
- Give tests or quizzes online. Zoho or google forms offer easy ways to do this.
- Create presentations online by using a website like Prezi
