Google Certification Module 1 Level 1 & Level 2

What should I know at the end of this module? What it means to be a Google Certified Educator. Why you should become a Google Certified Educator. How to become a Google Certified Educator. What to expect from the Level 1 & Level 2 Google Educator Certification Exams. Where to find resources to prepare for the certification exams.

Hello! I am Jana Gerard and I am a Level 1 & Level 2 Google Certified Educator as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I am also the Learning Specialist in charge of the IDEA Studio and I am here to help you become a Google Certified Educator. You can reach me at jgerard@lindenwood.edu or find me on Twitter @JanaGerard

What is Google Educator Certification?

Professional education focused on integrating Google into classrooms Level 1-fundamentals Level 1 Certified Educators can “successfully implement G Suite for Education into their teaching practice to enhance teaching and learning” (Google Teacher Center) Level 2-more advanced strategies Level 2 Certified Educators can “successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies to transform their teaching practice” (Google Teacher Center)

Why become a Google Certified Educator? Good for students and learning Great tools Looks good on your resume Industry recognized credentials

How do I become a Google Certified Educator? Go through the training at your own pace If you are comfortable with some tools but feel like you need work on others, concentrate on those areas Take the exam Level 1 exam is $10 Level 2 exam is $25 Pass the exam with 80% or above

What can I expect from the Level 1 exam? Multiple Choice Drag & Drop Performance Based Scenarios 180 minutes to take exam Certification is good for 36 months

What skills will be assessed on the Level 1 exam? G Suite for Education Overview Searching with Google Google Chrome Google Drive Google Docs Google Sheets Google Forms Google Slides Gmail Google Contacts Google Support Center An overview of technology integration best practices Google+ Google Classroom Google Tasks Google Calendar Google Groups Google Hangouts Google Keep NEW Google Sites Google Play for Education YouTube Digital Citizenship

What can I expect from the Level 2 exam? Multiple Choice Drag & Drop Performance based scenarios 180 minutes to take exam Certification is good for 36 months

What skills will be assessed on the Level 2 exam? Google Drawings Google Maps Google Earth Google Classroom Google Search Google Calendar Google Drive Google Sheets Google Slides Google Groups Google Keep Google Play for Education More advanced knowledge of technology integration best practices Google Scholar Google Translate Blogger YouTube Google Chrome Google Hangouts Google Docs Google Forms NEW Google Sites Google+ Google Classroom Add-Ons & Extensions Google Support Center

to prepare for the certification exams? Where can i Find ReSources FREE to prepare for the certification exams? These modules The Google for Education Teacher Center This Google Site

Some Tips for passing the Level 1 & 2 Exams: Prepare & study Ask an expert for help/attend the training workshops (Level 1) (Level 2) Register for your exam in advance at The Google for Education Teacher Center Read the confirmation emails from Google carefully Know how to sign in to the exam Know what to do before starting the exam Don’t let the webcam bother you! Watch the clock (180 minutes!) Use standard test-taking strategies

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