Google has changed the face of education in ways few people could have imagined it would. The Google suite of classroom tools are so popular because they are free for schools to use, are accessible, and make sharing and collaborating incredibly easy and fun. Our Introduction to Google Classroom course provides a framework for using technology to engage your learners which in turn will greatly enhance their learning experiences.
Introduction to Google Classroom Module 1
Introduction
Module 1 discusses various learning theories as well as describing why the Google suite of tools is beneficial and why creating a “Google Infusion” is a fun way to learn.
Disrupting What It Means to Be Literate
Ten Characteristics of Our Generation Z Learners
A Quick Look at Learning Theories
Making Thinking Visible, Giving Every Student a Voice, and Sharing Students’ Work
Ideas to Try In your Classroom
Assessment For/As/Of Learning
Formative Assessment and the Tools to Use
Introduction to Google Classroom Module 2
Google Classroom I
Module 2 introduces you to Google Classroom and discusses the basics of it as well as some demonstrations of learning.
Differentiation
Google Classroom
Hyperdocs
Demonstrations of Learning
Introduction to Google Classroom Module 3
Tools
Module 3 discusses the various tools you can use to engage students and introduces digital portfolios.
Reflection and Curation and the Tools to Use
Adobe Spark
A Guide to Getting Started with Digital Portfolios
The Three Types of Digital Portfolios
Introduction to Google Classroom Module 4
Google Classroom II
Module 4 talks about personal branding, digital citizenship, and dives deeper into Google Classroom as well as introduces Google Workspace for Education.
Personal Branding and Digital Citizenship
Why Google and What is an Infused Classroom?
A Quick Look at Google Workspace for Education
Critical Considerations When Choosing a Tool
Which Tool Should You Use?
Rethinking Teaching: Traditional vs Transformational
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
Recall the fundamentals of teaching
List steps for integrating Google Classroom
Name tools you can use in the classroom
Recognize how to use Google Workspace for Education
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.