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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?
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)
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