Google For Educators Level 1

The Google for Educators Level 1 Exam tests knowledge in a broad range of Google products and services. The exam assesses our understanding of how to apply these products and services in the classroom.

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned more about Google applications and how to apply them for educational use.

2. I learned how I could use various services such as Meet, Groups, and Gmail to communicate with parents and students.

3. I learned about the Google LMS, and Google Classroom, and how they can function as a learning hub inside and outside the classroom.

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of Google applications to set the scene for a 21st-century classroom. Using these skills, I will also make sure that students are responsible when using technology and that all resources are accessible.

Ethics Training

In the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Board of Ethics requires all public servants and elected officials to undergo yearly training courses to be up to date with the ethical standards laid out in the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned about what the State of Louisiana requires public servants to know regarding ethical practices.

2. In the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Board of Ethics requires all public servants and elected officials to undergo yearly training courses to be up to date with the ethical standards laid out in the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

3. I learned how to spot unethical behavior and report it to the Board. Also, how to ask for an advisory opinion from the Board.

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of this ethics training to comply with ethical behavior, conduct, and practices.

Digital Citizenship and Saftey

Digital citizenship has to do with our conduct online. Being a safe and responsible digital citizen is imperative to proper behavior while online.

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned the importance of responsible use of technology inside and outside of the classroom.

2. I learned how I could teach students to stay safe online and guard their personal information.

3. I learned about a digital footprint and how things that we share and do online could be traced back to us.

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of digital citizenship and safety to guide students on the practical and proper use of technology in the classroom.

Lesson Plan With Technology Integration

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned how to match technology tools to a specific lesson plan.

2. I learned how choosing the correct technology tool can make or break a lesson.

3. I learned about different teaching strategies and how they can be achieved with technology. 

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of matching appropriate technology tools to make effective, twenty-first-century lessons.

Tech Tools For Teaching And Learning

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned about what technology tools are available for teachers.

2. I learned how to search online for educational tools and to narrow down my search.

3. I learned that some tools are better than others when it comes to integration into your curriculum. 

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of finding the appropriate technology tools to make modern, effective, and engaging lessons.

Google Classroom

Skills & Knowledge Gained:

1. I learned about what Google Classroom does and why it is an important tool for educators.

2. I learned about the numerous aspects of Google Classroom that make it more than an online repository for work but make it a learning management system.

3. I learned how to create assignments, posts, and resources for students and how to organize them.

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of Google Classroom to create an organized experience for students inside and outside of the classroom.

Autobiography Video

Tools Used:

1. For this assignment, I used Corel VideoStudio 2021 to edit my video. I have been using Corel VideoStudio for about five years for my personal and business projects. It is a powerful editor while being easy to navigate. Also, for my introductory footage, I used a teleprompter. I could have memorized what I had to say, but I liked being able to read the script and look into the camera simultaneously. Also, the tripod stand is here, and the teleprompter is here.

2.  For my introductory footage, I used a Panasonic Camcorder. I use my camcorder to record footage for personal and business use. Mainly, I record the services for my church, edit them, and upload them to our YouTube channel.

3. For my graphics, I used Canva. Canva is a platform that allows users to create all sorts of graphics. From YouTube Video thumbnails to postcards to slideshow presentations, Canva is your one-stop for all things graphics. I also use Canva for my personal and business use.

Connections to Teaching/Learning: 

I will use my knowledge of video editing and production to enhance student learning inside and outside of the classroom.