G suite for education
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Google for Education (G Suite) offers a range of digital tools enabling students to communicate, collaborate and demonstrate knowledge both inside and outside the classroom.
Did you know that you can get Google certification?
Level 1 Educator is the first of two certifications specifically for classroom teachers. Level 1 focuses on Google Tools at a foundational level but also gives educators insight into Digital Citizenship and Copyright. Level 1 is perfect for the educator who would like to learn how to integrate technology into the classroom. Users must pass the Level 1 exam at the end of the curriculum to become Certified. Access the online curriculum.
Level 2 Educator is the second of two certifications specifically for classroom teachers. Level 2 digs in deep to advanced uses of Google Tools while helping educators create solid blended learning lessons. Level 2 is perfect for the educator who is ready for the next step in technology integration. Users must pass the Level 2 exam at the end of the curriculum to become Certified. Access the online curriculum.
CONSIDER HOW G SUITE AND CHROME APPS/EXTENSIONS CAN BE USED TO
CREATE
- Enter information into a calendar to keep track of assignments (Google Calendar)
- Store documents in the cloud to retrieve from any device any time (Google Drive)
- Create a photo collage to demonstrate some aspect of learning (Haiku Deck)
- Create an audio recording to communicate with others (SoundCloud)
- Reflect on a unit/topic and use and image and caption to summarize (Google Photos; ThingLink)
- Use a coding app to demonstrate your learning (See Computational Thinking and Coding)
- Create a video (WeVideo; EDPuzzle; ThingLink; Screencastify)
- Create a mindmap for an upcoming project (MindMeister; ShowMe; LucidChart)
- Design a book jacket poster or book to summarize a story/unit studied in class (Google Slides)
- Create a book to demonstrate the learning of a concept or part of a research project (Google Slides)
- Develop a website/webpage for a class unit of study (Google Sites)
- Create a digital poster/infographic to share ideas (ThingLink; Piktochart; Canva)
COLLABORATE
- Use an audio and video application to explain a concept together in a small group (ShowMe)
- Live conference with an expert or other classrooms throughout the world (Google Meet)
- Peer-supported collaborative writing (Google Docs, Google Slides)
- Add information to a discussion channel (Google Classroom)
- Develop questions and answers for others to summarize a particular topic (Kahoot; Quizlet)
CONSUME
- Listen to an audiobook/podcast (Epic!)
- Listen to audio/music (Google Play Music; Spotify)
- Review and read various websites to gather research information (Google Doc --> tools --> Explore)
- Read (Epic!; Overdrive)
- Practice math problems (Prodigy Math)
- Watch a video (YouTube; Discovery Education Canada)
- Use a timer to complete a task (Clock, Children's Countdown Timer)
- Take/record notes (Google Keep)
- Access information from class website (Google Classroom)