Questions and Answers
What is G Suite for Education?
A suite of tools that can help increase opportunities for critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
What is Google Classroom?
A collaboration tool for teachers and students that helps organize and streamline the classroom experience.
Where should you start when selecting a digital tool to integrate into your class?
With your learning objectives.
Which app allows you to analyze data?
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What tool could you use to create a custom logo for your blog?
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Which is not an advantage of Google tools?
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Hangouts can help students practice good online communication.
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Building _____ helps students cope better when faced with challenges online.
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How can image search be used to teach good online behavior?
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Which of the following are drawbacks to using a textbook?
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Which tool allows a teacher to put together a collection of videos on a specific topic?
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What is one benefit of augmenting a course textbook with digital resources?
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In what ways could students become partners with the teacher in augmenting the textbook with digital resources?
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How can students ensure their information is not saved in their Chrome browser after using the computer lab?
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Which tools are part of G Suite for Education?
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What are some benefits of using online resources in curriculum?
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Where should you look first for steps on how to do an Advanced Google Search?
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Anyone can reply to someone's post in the Google for Education Help Forums.
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Where could you look for ideas on how educators are using Google Drive with their students?
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Where is a good place to share your idea with other teachers after trying a new activity using Google Sheets?
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PLN stands for which of the following?
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When a teacher creates a PLN, her PLN may include which groups of people?
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To find your local Google Educator Group (GEG), you can find a list of active groups on the Google Educator Group webpage.
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Google Educator Groups are only open to teachers that have passed the Google for Education Level 1 Exam.
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If you wanted to find a local Google expert for using Google Maps in your classroom, who would you look for?
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Study Notes
Google Tools Overview
- G Suite for Education: A collection of tools enhancing critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity while meeting learning objectives.
- Google Classroom: A platform that organizes and streamlines classroom processes for teachers and students.
Selecting Digital Tools
- Begin with learning objectives to guide the choice of digital tools for class integration.
Data and Design Applications
- Google Sheets: Utilized for data analysis.
- Google Drawings: Ideal for creating custom logos and visual content.
Google Tools Advantages
- Drawbacks of Google tools include offline availability only.
Online Communication and Resilience
- Hangouts: Support good online communication practices among students.
- Building resilience is crucial for students to handle online challenges.
Promoting Good Online Behavior
- Use image search filtering by usage rights to teach appropriate online conduct.
Textbook Limitations
- Textbooks may be outdated and lack interactive components or links to current events.
Video Resources
- YouTube playlists allow teachers to compile and share videos on specific topics.
Enhancing Curriculum
- Integrating digital resources with textbooks can boost student engagement.
Student-Teacher Collaboration
- Students can contribute to curriculum by creating Google Sites, suggesting videos, and generating online study tools.
Maintaining Privacy Online
- Use incognito mode and clear browsing history after sessions to prevent saved information in Chrome.
G Suite for Education
- Key tools include Google Sheets and Google Docs, which are covered by the G Suite Terms of Service.
Benefits of Online Resources
- Online resources provide updated content, enhance context, and link to related materials.
Finding Information
- Consult the Google Help Center for guidelines on conducting Advanced Google Searches.
Community Support
- Contributions to the Google for Education Help Forums can be made by anyone to assist others.
Networking and Ideas Sharing
- Educators can explore Google search and forums for insights on utilizing Google Drive effectively.
Sharing Teaching Experiences
- The Google for Education Help Forums is an excellent platform for sharing innovative ideas with a global community.
Personal Learning Network (PLN)
- PLN stands for Personal Learning Network, comprising educators and collaborators both in-person and online.
Creating a PLN
- A teacher's PLN may consist of colleagues, conference acquaintances, local Google Educator Group members, and online followers.
Google Educator Groups
- Local Google Educator Groups (GEG) can be found via the GEG webpage, accessible to all teachers regardless of exam status.
Local Google Experts
- To find a Google for Education Certified Innovator, search for local experts specializing in Google Maps training.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for Level 1 Google Certification. The quiz covers essential tools in G Suite for Education, including Google Classroom. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their digital skills.
