Googly Goodness MTS PD

Googly Goodness for Educators

Presenters:

Trevor Poole & Phil Taylor

Session Outline & Objectives:

If you're an educator who knows how to use Google tools in the classroom, you will have noticed many improvements and features were added to G Suite for Education over the summer.

This session will explore the changes and enhancements made to Google Classroom, Google Sites, as well as enhancements made to free Applied Digital Skills Curriculum which is suitable for all subject areas in Middle and High School. We will also share some of our favourite practical tips and tricks such as taking advantage of the Explore feature found in many G Suite tools.

This full-day hands-on workshop will also get you started on your journey of becoming a Google for Education Certified Educator - Level 1. Level 1 Certification and training resources are perfect for the educator who would like to learn how to integrate technology into the classroom.

Audience:

Educators who would like to learn how to integrate technology into the classroom.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with some Google for Education Tools such as:

• Docs

• Sheets

• Forms

• Slides

• New Google Sites

Enrolment Limit: 44

Location:

St. John's-Ravenscourt School 400 South Drive, Winnipeg MB

Requirements:

Chromebooks will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own laptop with the Chrome Browser installed. Please note that tablets and phones make great secondary devices, but many of the topics covered require the use of a laptop or Chromebook.