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Mission Accomplished!

4/2/2018

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​​Google for Education Certified Trainer​

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I did it!  I just got accepted as a
Google for Education Certified Trainer! 

This journey started in April of 2016 when I decided to start the process to become a Level 1 Google Certified Teacher.  I began the online tutorials through the Google Training Center thinking it would be really easy to get through those.  I was wrong!  Going through those training modules taught me so much more than I thought they would.  Apparently, I wasn't nearly as good as I thought I was.  😉
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Keep in mind... When Google gives you 3 hours to take a test, make sure you give yourself 3 hours of uninterrupted time to get it done.  I actually had to take the Level 1 test twice because I tried to take it the first time on my couch with 2 kids and my husband watching TV... I didn't even get through all the content! Well, I learned my lesson and locked my family out of my office for 3 hours to take it a second time.  It still took me 2.5 hours to get it done.   I learned so much through that process, I jumped into the Level 2 Google Certified Teacher training.  This time, I knew better and locked my family out of my office again for the test and passed it the first time.

Google Teacher Tribe Inspiration! 

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About this time, I started listening to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast since I had been a long time follower of Kasey Bell through her  Shake Up Learning  Blog and Pinterest.  I apparently met her at FETC and didn't even remember it because it was so long ago.  You know, this was before we had selfies to prove we've met some of our #edurockstars in person!  

Kasey mentioned having a Google Certified Trainer Course during one of the episodes.  I've always loved attending and providing PD, so I figured it was worth the time, money and effort to jump into the course and see what I could do.  I joined at the end of the school year so I could work on it during the summer.  I found it really helpful to create a Bullet Journal spread to keep me on track during the journey!  

I started in June 2017 and took the test before school started again.  Luckily I passed that test and was ready for the hard part, the application process!  This is where I would highly recommend taking Kasey's course! The videos, the Google + group, the support network... all of it was super helpful in the process.  I'm not sure I would have been accepted if I didn't go through this process first.  If you are interested, enrollment in her course starts again in May 2018.  You'll be able to join here. ​
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Do What You Love! 

After going through this process, I had to sit back and reflect.  My husband will often ask me what I'm working on late at night.  I feel a little guilty when it's something I made myself do, not something I have to do for work.  Then, I realize that I have to find a balance between what I have to do and what I love to do.  I'm glad I went through this process, because it's really easy to get stuck in a rut and live a "Ground Hog Day" type of existence.  I don't want to do the same thing everyday and never have something new to look forward to.  I'm #superexcited to start a new adventure as a Google Certified Trainer and I can't wait to see what lies ahead.   I hope this will inspire some of you to do the same.  At least check out the resources and see if it will motivate you to do more.   If you need help, don't hesitate to contact me.  I love to connect with like minded educators! 
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Thanks for reading! 
​~Pam @specialtechie


9 Comments
Aubrey
4/6/2018 08:44:41 pm

Congrats, Pam! I hope to be joining you soon :-).

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Pam link
4/7/2018 09:44:38 pm

Thanks! Good luck! Connect with me on Twitter if you have any questions.

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Nanci
4/21/2018 05:56:09 pm

Congratulations, Pam! I passed the two Google Certified Teacher tests, but haven't taken the next step. I heard about Kasey Bell's classes. I should look into them further now that I know they are helpful.

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Pam Hubler link
10/31/2018 10:16:57 am

Kasey's new courses open on Nov. 20th! You should check them out! https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/?affcode=40199_wefwtw3j Let me know if you join any of them.

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Sara
10/21/2018 08:44:24 pm

Groundhog Day reference ...classic! Also love that you locked the door to your office to get your work done. Sometimes I just stay at schoolsch get my stuff done. Easier than trying to get it done with the whole family "helping".

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Pam link
10/31/2018 10:18:30 am

You know I love my movie references!

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Kim
10/22/2018 06:38:57 am

Proud of you Pam!!

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Pam link
10/31/2018 10:18:53 am

Thank you!

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Tennessee Directory link
2/28/2021 10:37:16 pm

Great post thank you

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