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Consultants with extensive classroom and administrative experience
Technical and Google Workspace Admin training
Provide face-to-face, virtual and blended formats
Certified on popular Ed Tech apps, including Google Educator certification

Google Workspace Training

Workshops

Pricing

Google Workspace Updates
Google Classroom and other apps
Google Certified Educator
Google Certified Trainer
Google Workspace Administrator

Starting at:

$300 per support session
$500 per webinar
$1,750 per day
Technical training pricing starts at $2,200 / day

Customized Creation of Self-paced Courses

Courses

Have our staff design or co-design customized online courses specific to your needs

Pricing

Starts at $2500 per 10-15 hour course
Add live Q&A support sessions

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Examples of Courses

Google Classroom I, II, III

Part I

Creating and managing classes
Adding and organizing students and assignments
Inviting students and teachers
Posting assignments and announcements
Using features like Calendar
Hands-on activities and exercises

Part II (includes more advanced features)

Creating and using Classroom folders
Integrating other Google tools and apps
Using Google Meet and Google Docs within Google Classroom
Using the gradebook

Part III (includes a focus on GWfE Plus features)

Originality reports
Polls, Q&A in Meet and more

Using Google Classroom to Engage Students

This course will cover the basics of using Google Classroom to facilitate online learning, including:

Setting up a Google Classroom course
An overview of the main features and functions
Engaging students through multimedia using video, audio, and other interactive elements in assignments and discussions
Using the Classwork page and discussions to facilitate collaboration and communication
Assessing student learning with tools like Google Forms, Questions, Polls and other resources for tracking student progress

Google Workspace Administration for
Non-technical People

Administrators will learn how to effectively use and manage Google Workspace for Education accounts, including:

Setting up and navigating the Google Workspace for Education Admin console
Adding and removing users
Setting user roles and permissions
Managing devices and mobile devices
Enabling and disabling Google Workspace for Education services
Using Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Forms, and Google Sites for collaboration and communication

Using Google Workspace for Education to Engage Students

Help educators use Google Workspace for Education tools effectively in their classrooms to engage and support their students. The course includes:

An introduction to Google Workspace for Edu
Sessions on collaborating with Google Docs
Using Google Classroom for assignments and grading
Engaging students with Google Forms and Quizzes
Enhancing student learning with Google Apps Script
Final project: Creating a lesson plan or activity using Google Workspace for Education tools and presenting it to the class

Google Sheets Overview

Google Sheets allows you to create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets online, and is compatible with Microsoft Excel.

In this course, you will learn how to:

Create and edit spreadsheets online
Collaborate on and share spreadsheets with others
Format cells
Use functions and formulas
Create charts and graphs
Import and export data
Using pivot tables and data validation
Use of the Explore tool to enhance the usability of Sheets
Use of Sheets with other Google tools

Using Google Forms to Engage Students

Google Forms is a powerful tool for collecting and analyzing data. Through a series of lessons and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to:

Create and customize forms
Gather and analyze responses
Create personalized forms with skip logic
Integrate Forms with other Google tools
Use Google Forms for assessment
Use Google Forms to engage students by creating mini-lessons, check-ins, and critical thinking activities
Use Forms for parent, staff, and community surveys

Discovering Wonder - Incorporating Curiosity in Lessons

This course focuses on teaching educators how to incorporate curiosity into their lesson plans in order to enhance student engagement and retention. The course includes:

The importance of incorporating curiosity in learning
Inquiry-based learning techniques
Using open-ended questions
Encouraging student-driven exploration
See-Think-Wonder Thinking routines
Assessing and supporting students' curiosity
Lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities

Engaging Students with Technology

This course focuses on using technology to enhance student learning and engagement in the classroom. The course includes:

Best practices for integrating technology into lesson plans
Using educational software and online resources
Different ways to assess student learning with technology
Using technology to support differentiation
Ways to personalize learning with technology
Troubleshooting technical issues
Maintaining student privacy and data security

Using Concept Maps to Support Learning

The course will cover the basics of creating and using concept maps, including how to:

Create hierarchical and radial concept maps
Add multimedia to concept maps
Use concept maps for organizing and storing information
Collaborate with others using concept maps
Use concept maps for learning and assessment
Use concept maps for problem-solving, decision-making, creative thinking, and brainstorming

Building Literacy Through Technology

This course will help educators understand the role of technology in literacy development and provide practical strategies for integrating technology into literacy instruction. The course includes:

Using online resources and tools to support reading and writing skills
Collaborating with students using technology
Creating and sharing digital content
Addressing issues of inclusion and diversity
Strategies for adapting technology to meet the needs of diverse learners
Learning how to use technology to assess literacy skills, track progress, and set goals

Using SMART Learning Suite to Engage Students

This course will provide an overview of SMART Learning Suite, a collection of tools designed to engage students in the classroom.

The course includes:

Creating interactive lessons using SMART Notebook
Assessing student understanding with SMART Response
Engaging students in collaborative activities using SMART Amp
Integrating SMART Learning Suite into teaching and strategies for maximizing student engagement
A final project where students will create and present their own interactive lesson using SMART Notebook

Using Zoom to Engage Students

This course will cover the basics of using Zoom for online teaching and learning, including:

Setting up and scheduling a Zoom meeting
Inviting attendees
Managing participants
Using the chat feature, polls, and Q&A to engage students
Creating and managing breakout rooms
How to incorporate multimedia
Strategies for managing online distractions

Using Screencastify to Engage Students

This course will teach educators how to use the Screencastify platform to create and share engaging screencasts with their students.

The course includes:

Setting up and using Screencastify
Enhancing screencasts with audio and visual elements
Sharing and distributing screencasts with students
Using Screencastify for formative assessment and feedback
Best practices for creating effective and engaging screencasts

Using Nearpod to Engage Students

The course will cover the basics of using Nearpod, including:

How to create a lesson in Nearpod vs Google Slides
How to edit a existing lesson
How to search for existing content
Adding interactive elements like polls, questions, and drawing tools
Assessing student learning
Setting up a quiz
How to use Nearpod Live to present a lesson and engage with students in real-time
Using specialized libraries

Using Flipgrid to Engage Students

This course will cover the basics of using Flipgrid, a video discussion platform, to engage students in the classroom. The course includes:

Setting up a Flip account
Creating a grid and using topics
How to facilitate class discussions using Flip
Using Flip to address ELL strategies
Using Flip as an assistive technology
Integrating Flip into lesson plans
Ideas for using Flip in various subject areas
Assessing student learning and progress using Flip
Creating announcement boards with Flip
Using Flip for community and parent engagement

Using Kami to Engage Students

This course covers the basics of using Kami, a powerful tool for engaging and supporting students in the classroom. The course includes:

Setting up an account
Annotating and providing feedback on documents
Integrating Kami with Google Classroom and other tools and platforms
How to use Kami for in-class activities, formative assessment, and virtual office hours
Tips for effectively engaging and supporting students and managing Kami documents and assignments

Google Classroom K-5

This course will cover the basics of using Google Classroom with a focus on supporting students in grades K-5 by highlighting the following:

Classwork badges
Organizing and navigating the class stream
Using Guardian Email Summaries to keep parents informed
Adjusting the Classroom interface to be more accessible and user-friendly
How and where to add visual aids (images and videos) to help explain concepts and assignments

Google Classroom 6-12

This course will cover the basics of using Google Classroom with a focus on supporting students in grades 6-12 by highlighting the following:

Google Meet integration
Classroom Add-ons
Originality Reports to check for plagiarism on assignments
Using Guardian Email Summaries to keep parents informed
Student management of multiple Google Classrooms

25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom

2nd Edition

This course is based on the book of the same name authored by Judith Dodge and Blanca Duarte and designed to provide teachers with an understanding of the importance of formative assessment and its role in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Through a series of practical and easy-to-use formative assessment strategies, teachers will learn how to gather information on student understanding, provide feedback, and adjust instruction to ensure that all students achieve success.

Part I: Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Instruction

Part II: 5 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom (District Selection)

Summaries and Reflections
Lists, Charts, and Graphic Organizers
Visual Representations of Information
Collaborative Activities
Self-Assessment, Peer Evaluation, and Rubrics

Part III: Best Practices for Using Technology

Part IV: Planning for Next Steps

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Training & Courses

About Our Team

Google Workspace Training

Workshops

Pricing

Customized Creation of Self-paced Courses

Courses

Pricing

Examples of Courses

Google Workspace Administration for Non-technical People

Using Google Workspace for Education to Engage Students

We’ve partnered with Google to bring you bite-sized Google Workspace tutorial videos.

​

Learn to use the free and paid editions of the tools in just a few minutes each week.

​

Sign up here

If you would like a customized training solution, let us know!

Google Workspace Administration for
Non-technical People