Course Description
This intensive training is designed to introduce experienced users of Google Apps to advanced applications of the most useful tools for educators. This hands-on training will focus on learning new functions and shortcuts in the tools participants are already using: Docs, Gmail, Sites, Calendar, Forms, Chrome, Drive and more. Additionally, time will be spent reviewing and preparing for the requirements to become a Google Educator or Trainer.
Please note: Participants will not be certified by the end of the training, as they have to submit additional material and take tests on their own.
Location
This 2018 Summer Workshop will be held at:
EDCO Collaborative 36 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA 01730
Course Details
Bootcamp : Google Apps for Education (in collaboration with EDCO Collaborative)
| Audience | Technology Specialists and any educator interested in becoming more proficient in using Google apps |
| Level | This workshop is for intermediate and experienced users of Google Suite |
| Instructor | Jonathan Schmid, Google Education Trainer |
| Date | July 31 and August 1, 2018 |
| Time | 8:30 am to 3:00 pm |
| Location | EDCO, 36 Middlesex Turnpike |
| MassCUE Member cost | $295 |
| Non-member cost | $335 |
| Limit | 25 educators |
| Certification | Technology Specialists and any educator interested in becoming more proficient in using Google apps, particularly Google Educator Level 2 and/or Google Certified Trainer. |
| Graduate credit-optional | At the first class, participants may choose to register for 1 graduate credit through Worcester State University for an additional fee of $125. All participants, including those who do not opt for graduate credit, will receive a certificate documenting the number of course hours attended. |
Detailed Schedule
Detailed Schedule
Day 1:
Chrome Web Browser Superpowers: Managing multiple users, Chrome Extensions & Apps, Tab Management
Advanced Google Drive: Organizing Google Drive (color coding folders, saving file to multiple folders), Drive settings, organizing shared files, sharing permissions
Streamline Workflows with Google Classroom: Digital workflow using Google Classroom, parent notification options, connected apps/sites
Get Organized with Google Calendar: Creating and sharing calendars, adding recurring events, sending invitations, “Find a time”, Calendar settings, embedding calendars into Sites
Day 2:
Tame your inbox with Gmail: Customizing Gmail, Gmail Labs (Canned Responses), Filters, Sign out remotely, contacts
Advanced Google Docs: Popular Add-ons, Explore tool, working with images, Bookmarks & table of contents, revision history, tips for providing feedback to students in Google Docs
Getting Geeky with Google Forms & Sheets: Creating & customizing Forms, using Google Sheets to view and analyze data using graphs/charts, formulas and pivot tables
Using the NEW Google Sites: Create & customize a Google Site, understand latest features of the newly redesigned Google Sites platform.
About the Instructor
Jonathan Schmid is the Director of Innovation & Technology at The Meadowbrook School of Weston, Massachusetts, which was recently recognized as an exemplar school by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning. He has presented at numerous conferences such as ISTE, NAIS, MASSCUE, and AISNE on subjects including Digital Citizenship, Design Thinking, 3D Printing and Making. Jonathan is a certified Google Education Trainer and Certified Google Administrator, and has helped may educators successfully become Google certified through bootcamps, workshops and trainings.
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This intensive training is designed to introduce experienced users of Google Apps to advanced applications of the most useful tools for educators. This hands-on training will focus on learning new functions and shortcuts in the tools participants are already using: Docs, Gmail, Sites, Calendar, Forms, Chrome, Drive and more. Additionally, time will be spent reviewing […]
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