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5/25/2019

Updated Post! Summer 2019 Edition!

What Does It Mean to Be a Google Certified Educator?

Even though you don't need a certificate to use Google tools, it's nice to be recognized for your expertise. Becoming a Google certified educator gives you that "proof" that you know your stuff when it comes to GSuite tools in education! Why would I recommend taking the time to do this?

My Top 3 Reasons for Becoming A Google Certified Educator?

There are lots of reasons to become a Google certified educator. I personally am a "life-long learning geek" when it comes to implementing new tech tools with teachers and students. A bonus, is the certificate and badge you get upon completion of each level of certification. I'm not sure why a badge is so exciting, but I love them (especially as a part of my email signature)!
That being said, here are my main reasons for encouraging others to become certified.

⓵ Learn the most up-to-date information about GSuite tools for educators.

⓶ Professional development at your own pace in your own place.

⓷ Find a network of like minded educators to connect with, and learn from across the globe.

What Types of Certifications Are Available?

Google Educator Level 1: Prove your proficiency of Google tools in the classroom with this certification.
Google Educator Level 2: Take it a step further and show your rock star level of expertise for using Google tools in the classroom with this certification.
Google Certified Trainers: Show you are a Google Guru with the next level of training and become qualified to provide training to schools and districts. *GAME CHANGER
Google Certified Innovators: This level is for those who strive to create "true change" as an "innovative leader" where you will "join a community of more than 1,500 passionate educators in over 50 countries who are designing creative solutions to the world's toughest challenges in education". *NEXT GOAL!

I'm Convinced! Where Do I Start?

This is where Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning, comes in! She has the most amazing courses created to help educators prepare for each level of certification. I truly believe, she's the reason why I made it as a Certified Trainer the first time I applied. The courses just opened and enrollment is open until June 4,2019 (Do it now...it only opens twice a year)! Watch below for more information, then click on the Wakelet collection below when you are ready to register!

Check out my success story here, thanks to Kasey Bell and her courses!

You can also listen to Episode 13 of the Shake Up Learning Podcast to hear more about the courses available. I promise Y'all, these courses are totally worth it! Even if you don't register for a course, check out the show notes for TONS of resource links!

I know any of these courses would help you with your goals! Please, connect with me today if you have any questions or concerns about Google Certifications. I'd be happy to help!
~Pam @specialtechie

Disclaimer: I am an affiliate for Shake Up Learning courses. This means if you sign up for a course through the links above, I will get a small commission for referring you. That’s Kasey’s way of thanking me for letting you know about the courses! She's awesome like that!

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PLC Communication Using Google Apps!

9/9/2018

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Problem:

In the beginning of this year, I started a new job as a Reading Coach for a K-8 school. I asked about how PLC's ran, what worked, what didn't work, etc. During that discussion, my Principal asked how we could improve the communication between administration and the teachers asking questions or needing feedback during PLC's if they weren't able to attend.
In previous years, the Reading Coach had a great PLC agenda/notes template, but knowing when they were filled out or even if there were questions was hard for administration to keep up with. Our Principal really wanted to know if she could get a notification each time a PLC was held, but using a Google Team Drive, she'd have to just check the folders every day or watch the activity panel. We all know that is a time consuming task and not very productive. I knew we could use our GSuite tools to do it, just needed to figure out the best way to use them effectively! I'm sure there are add-ons and extensions for this, but we needed to keep it simple to be productive.

Solution:

I racked my brain and searched for easy solutions, I knew there had to be a way!
I guess I never really stopped thinking about it, then it literally came to me first thing the next morning as if I was still working on the problem in while I slept! Here's what I did...

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Tech Integration to Reach All Learners with UDL & GSuite

7/31/2018

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#GSuiteUDL Resources:

Technology Integration to Reach All Learners with UDL & GSuite

Thanks for coming today! Here is the link to my presentation in case you missed something or want to do some research on your own. Keep the conversation going on Twitter using the hashtag #GSuiteUDL and show us how you implement technology and UDL in your classroom this year. There will be a follow up blog post for those who weren't able to attend the session in person. #sharingiscaring

UDL Resources:

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Love Everything Google? Join the #GSuiteEDU Family!

Updated Post! Summer 2019 Edition!

What Does It Mean to Be a Google Certified Educator?

My Top 3 Reasons for Becoming A Google Certified Educator?

What Types of Certifications Are Available?

I'm Convinced! Where Do I Start?

Check out my success story here, thanks to Kasey Bell and her courses!

PLC Communication Using Google Apps!

Problem:

Solution:

Tech Integration to Reach All Learners with UDL & GSuite

#GSuiteUDL Resources:

UDL Resources:

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Love Everything Google? Join the #GSuiteEDU Family!

Updated Post! Summer 2019 Edition!

What Does It Mean to Be a Google Certified Educator?

My Top 3 Reasons for Becoming A Google Certified Educator?

What Types of Certifications Are Available?

I'm Convinced! Where Do I Start?

​Check out my success story here, thanks to Kasey Bell and her courses!

PLC Communication Using Google Apps!

Problem:

Solution:

Tech Integration to Reach All Learners with UDL & GSuite

#GSuiteUDL Resources:

UDL Resources:

Author

Archives

Short Cuts

Check out my success story here, thanks to Kasey Bell and her courses!