Before college, I had limited experience with the various Google tools, but working with them has shown me how extensively the various tools can be implemented in the classroom to assist in teaching. Google tools are valuable because they can be used to build resources, lessons, quizzes, and more. There are so many possibilities for integrating these tools into the classroom that every teacher can benefit from them in some way!
For students, the different Google tools can help create an environment that is ideal for learning. Google tools can help promote collaboration in the classroom, provide alternative ways for students to learn and complete assignments or assessments, connect students to a vast amount of resources, and help keep learning fresh and interesting for students.
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I am Google Level 1 certified!
How did I prepare?
Google GEG Bootcamps
Exploring the various Google tools on my own
Google for Education training courses
My website showcases my skills in some of the Google for Education tools, but beyond the tools shown on my website, being Google Level 1 certified means that I have knowledge and skills of multiple other tools as well. These tools include Google Classroom, Google Calendar, Google Sites, and Gmail.
I recommend that current and future teachers get Google Level 1 certified because having a solid understanding of these tools helps with implementing them into the classroom.
What does this mean?
Being Google Level 1 certified means that I have demonstrated a basic understanding of the Google for Education tools in order to utilize these tools in the classroom.
Why did I do this?
I wanted to expand my knowledge on the Google for Education tools and really nail them so that I can successfully implement these tools in my future classroom. The process of becoming Google Level 1 certified helped me get more familiar with the tools I already knew, and I learned the tools I did not know previously.
Above are the links to the Global GEG bootcamps and the Google training courses I used to prepare for the level 1 exam.