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The Google Certified Educator Level 1 course helps participants utilize Google tools in classrooms to transform lessons through technology integration. Level 1 certification focuses on enhancing professional growth and leadership, increasing efficiency, and fostering student learning and creativity. Participants will validate their existing usage of G Suite applications, master/refine usage of lesser-known G Suite applications, and increase their chances of passing the Level 1 Certification Exam. Participants will dialogue about meaningful use of G Suite applications and instructional technology in teaching and learning, and use various technology tools in both live online and synchronous learning environments. Participants will receive hands-on training advice and coaching from a Google Certified Trainer. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

Candidates examine research-based principles, concepts, and educational practices supporting human learning and development in school contexts. This examination includes opportunities to apply concepts to teaching and learning scenarios in P-12 classrooms by analyzing case examples or video segments representing learning principles or core practices that promote student learning and healthy, productive classroom communities. Topics include cognitive and metacognitive learning, social-emotional learning, role of context and culture in the learning process, effective classroom environments, assessment, and teacher professional learning. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours