Google Resources
On-Demand Google Resources
Getting Into Google
Presentation Video
In this session you will be reintroduced to the basics of Google including Drive, Docs, and security. This session is designed for users who want to feel more comfortable using Google with students and colleagues.
Digital Notebook and Using Slides
Slide Deck
Presentation Video
Google Slides offers teachers the ability to create templates for structured group work. During this 45 min session participants will learn how to build interactive and collaborative Google Slides presentation templates for students.
Jamboard
Collaboration, Group Thinking, & Brainstorming
Slide Deck
Presentation Video
Jamboard is an interactive whiteboard Google tool for teachers and students. In this hands-on session, we will discuss tips and tricks and provide ideas for using Jamboard collaboratively with students in your teaching environment.
WeVideo
Student Creation & Collaboration
Slide Deck
Presentation Video
WeVideo is a cloud based video editing program that focuses on easy-to-use creation and collaboration tools. In this hands-on session, we will discuss the how, why, and ways of using WeVideo as a way for students to demonstrate learning.
Google Chrome
Shortcuts, Tips, & Tricks
Slide Deck
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There are many ways to create efficiencies in Chrome. During this session we will discuss various tips and tricks to make using Chrome as a teacher or student more fluid. Also, we will discuss how to use GSuite tools offline if you or a student were without a network connection.
No Notability? Try Kami!
Presentation Video
Learn how to utilize the new student Chromebooks by using Kami, an online PDF annotation tool. You will learn how to:
- Create PDF assignments that students can turn-in directly to Schoology. Or, allow students to turn in a PDF without a PDF assignment.
- Allow students to use AVID strategies by numbering, highlighting, underlining, and charting a text/article/poem/etc.
- Create “worksheets” that students can type on, write on/erase on, highlight, underline, add shapes, and comment on.
- See how Kami integrates with Google Docs.
- Advanced tips: Split/Merge PDFs, OCR
Using Google Drive in Schoology
Presentation Video
In this session, you will learn how to use Google Drive in Schoology to create, distribute and grade assignments. We will also look at ideas for sharing work with Paras & Co-Teachers, and answer other questions you may have about using Google Drive in Schoology. We will focus on Google Docs and Slides, so if you plan to use PDF files, then check out the sessions on Kami also.
Engaging with PearDeck
Slide Deck
Presentation Video
This session will give you the opportunity to see Pear Deck from both the student and teacher perspective. You will learn about the interactive question types that can be added to your already created Google Slides. Teachers will learn more about the “Teacher Dashboard” which can be used as a formative assessment tool as well as an efficient way to provide timely and specific feedback to individual students.
Go Guardian in the Classroom
Slide Deck
Presentation Video
In this session, you will learn what you need to know to effectively use GoGuardian with your students’ Chromebooks in the classroom. Go Guardian is designed to help teachers manage Chromebook usage in their classrooms and monitor student activity on the device. We will also discuss how Go Guardian helps keep students on-task and away from inappropriate content.
Google Fundamentals Training
Click here to navigate to Google for Education - Fundamentals Training
By reading, watching videos, and doing activities, you'll learn how to integrate Google in your classroom.
There is no wrong-way to access these trainings! However, Technology and TLS do have a suggestion:
Choose a unit
Start with the unit review - this assessment will give you valuable feedback
Perhaps you already have enough background knowledge to move to a different unit
If you don't ace the assessment, it will give specific feedback regarding the facets in need of support. You can then choose the mini-modules that best fit your needs
Units Include
Get Ready to Use Technology in the Classroom
Expand Your Access to Help and Learning
Have a (Mostly) Paperless Classroom
Save Time Communicating
Organize Activities for Yourself and Others
Bring Meetings Online
Bring Student Work Online
Measure, Understand, and Share Student Growth
Teach Students Online Skills
Build Interactive Lessons
Captivate Your Class with Video
Facilitate Group Work
Promote Digital Citizenship and Positive Online Behavior
Click here to navigate to Google for Education - Fundamentals Training
Chromebook Accessibility Tools Training
Click here to navigate to Chromebook Accessibility Tools Training
Google's mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. We strive to continue making our products more accessible to users, including students with disabilities or learning challenges. As technology plays an increasingly large role in the classroom, think about how you might use different features to assist your students with disabilities or special needs, or anyone else who may benefit from them. When it comes to learning, there is certainly no one-size-fits-all solution that will resonate with every student, so it’s important to consider features that could be helpful in addressing your students’ needs.
Click here to navigate to Chromebook Accessibility Tools Training
Get up and running with Google tools for education
Learn how to use Google Docs to foster group collaboration, manage syllabuses, and more.
Learn how to use Google Forms to build surveys, measure student success, administer quizzes, and more.
Get started with Google Slides
Learn how to use Google Slides to create engaging presentations, make fewer class copies, and more.
Get started with Google Jamboard
Enrich your lesson plans and open up new ways for your students to collaborate with tips, tricks, and resources for Jamboard.