Google Classroom Certification (ESL Edition)
Google Classroom Certification (ESL Edition)
This course is designed for teachers holding an ESL Certification. It is a collaborative effort to help educators get up to speed quickly and get their ELL students learning online today. Learning Google's web-based software is a technical and educational solution that empowers teachers and students to develop authentic, relevant digital learning. This course will assist ESL teachers in the integration of countless free Google applications into their classrooms.
Online and an approved Teacher Certification by Pennsylvania Department of Education. Sponsored by Midwestern IU IV .
All teachers may get access to their Google Classroom course as soon as today. As an ESL teacher with ELL students, there is no time to waste. Get your classroom organized and ready for the Fall. Course description below.
OVERVIEW
Accelerated Learning and flexible course end-date amid Covid19 crisis
eAdviser support
Collaboration with fellow ESL Certified teachers
Sponsored by Midwestern IU IV
PA Dept. of Education Approved for teachers statewide
Act 48 Credits: 3 graduate-level credits
Act 48 CPE Hours: 90
Course eAdviser: Dr. Russ Willis
Course Duration: 6-8 weeks
Course Type: Facilitated
eAdviser Support for one year
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Quick Start
Class Activities
Interactive Lessons
Assessments
Class Management
Class Planning
CREATIVITY
Docs
Sheets
Forms
Slides
Sites
Presentations
ACCESSIBILITY
Drive
Cloud
Students
Parents
Group Work
Digital Citizenship
COMMUNICATION
Gmail
Calendar
Online Chat
Google Hangout/Meet
Video Conference
Collaborate
Course Description: Google Classroom is essential for most K-12 learning, but when there are ELL’s in the classroom, it becomes vital to be highly organized and Google Classroom ready. It is a learned skill to be proficient with ELL’s. This course complements the skills teachers have already achieved by becoming ESL Certified and accelerates that skill set to another level when teachers become Google Classroom Certified. This course will help educators learn Google's web-based software as a technical and educational solution to empower teachers to develop authentic and relevant digital learning teaching skills. Teachers will learn how to successfully integrate technology into the classroom. This eight-week course will give you the fundamental tools and knowledge to use the Google Classroom and Google Applications to improve both your classroom instruction and your online instruction during times when students are not in the classroom. It will also prepare you to take the exam to become a Google Certified Educator Level 1.
Teachers that complete the course will have access to the instructor after the class ends for support and be able to support other teachers in their school seeking to use Google Tools in their classroom.
Course Objectives:
Become a Google Certified Level I Educator. At the end of this course, you will be able to prove your knowledge and join the ranks of Google Certified Educators around the globe. Learn the fundamentals of Google Classroom by completing this course. Then when you are comfortable with the material, take the certification exam. $10 Google examination fee.
In this course you will learn:
Set up your paperless Google Classroom: Save time communicating with our Quickstart program
Start teaching students immediately: Accelerated jumpstart to your classroom online
Build interactive lessons: Captivate your class with video, facilitate group work
Collaborate anywhere: Co-edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real-time
Manage all your tasks: Build to-do lists, create task reminders, and schedule meetings.
Communicate with students with ease: Connect with email, chat, and video conference
Bring student work online: measure, understand & share student growth
Connect with parents of students: promote digital citizenship and positive online behavior
Financing option now available: No principal or interest due if you pay in 6 months: Learn more