Google 101: Google has a vast array of options for educators and students. If your school or organization is just starting out in the Google world let our trainers be your guides. Participants in our Google 101 hands-on trainings will learn management tips from Google Educators in how to connect and share with calendars and learn the basics of Google Drive. This workshop will also help teachers develop lesson plans that incorporate the dynamic collaborative features of Google docs, spreadsheets, presentations and forms.
Getting More Out of Google: This professional development option is for those educators who are using Google Drive and other Google tools and want to explore some additional possibilities for using Google Apps. Participants will explore some additional functions of Google Drive and practice creating self-grading tests and assessments with Google forms and spreadsheets. Many of the features of Google+ will be explored as well as the use of Google apps by students.
Google, Blooms and ELA Common Core Standards: This workshop is designed for those teachers who are familiar with Google Apps and want to use the apps to address the new Common Core Standards for ELA. From using the comment feature in Docs and Presentations to analyzing text and writing arguments to support claims teachers will spend the day working with peers and a Google Certified teacher. This day will be an amazing chance to spend time exploring, creating, collaborating and producing some practical applications using Google Apps.