Becoming G Suite for Education Certified

Agenda:

• Overview of the Process
• Prepping for Level 1 - Test Basics
• Tips and Tricks for Every Level
• Practice Questions
• Practice Scenario

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Google Certification Process

The Short...

There are 2 main certification levels:

• Educator Level 1 - Fundamentals and Implementation
• Educator Level 2 - Advanced Skills and Integration

Additionally, teachers can become Google Certified Trainers once obtaining L1 and L2 certification.

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To earn certification, teachers need to complete an exam. All practical hands on classroom experience significantly helps! Additionally, there are Google and AoP Tech resources to help you prepare. My big tip: Think Googley!

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And long of it!

Level 1 Certification:

• Have hands on experiences with the entire suite of Google tools
• Take the Google “Fundamentals Course” - you get credit for doing so!
• Practice Questions are available to learn Google’s style of questioning
• Practice and play!
• Take the exam:
• Once registering, you will receive the exam within 24 hours (it’s not immediate!) and have 7 days to log in and complete the exam
• 180 minutes, no breaks/pausing
• Approximately 30 multiple choice questions and 12 practical application scenarios
• $10 fee

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Google Resources

• Fundamentals Course (this is a time commitment - several units and lessons, ranging in time from 45-85 minutes)
• Practice Questions
• Certification FAQs

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Skills Checklist

This is my favorite checklist!

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Using this as a baseline guide, you will be SUPER prepared!

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Hooray! You’re going for it!

• Test Basics
• Tips and Tricks
• Practice Questions
• Practice Scenario

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Test Basics

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Device Requirements

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Timing the Exam

• You will receive your test credentials within 24 hours (it is not instantaneous!).
• You will have to take the test within 7 days.
• You will have 180 minutes to complete the exam.

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What’s In the Exam:

• Objective Questions
• 20 questions
• Multiple choice, drag and drop order, matching
• PRO TIP: Pay attention if you need to choose more than one on the multiple choice!
• Practical Scenarios
• These are multi-step! You will have manage several tabs open at once!
• 10-12 scenarios with up to 2-5 steps each
• If you use G Suite consistently, these are often easier than the multiple choice!

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Remaining Time

IMPORTANT!

Question Type

Question Progress

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Scenario Tips

• Use the search feature in Drive to search for docs if you don’t see them or want to find them faster.

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• If you need to put in a birthday, make sure it’s older than 13!

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• If you get an error (401 error), refresh and log back in within 2 minutes.

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When you pass, your certification is valid for 36 months! You will receive a certificate and badge!

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Register for the Exam

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Tips and Tricks

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

You will need to use keyboard shortcuts for things like copying and pasting!

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PRO TIP: Copy and paste any email address during the test to ensure it is correct!

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Pinning Tabs

Before

After

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Dual Monitors

Extending your monitors is a helpful way to have your notes/search alongside the test itself.

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Use incognito mode for your account!

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On Windows...

Connect your extra monitor to your laptop (via HDMI or VGA).

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In settings, go to the display settings

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On MacBooks....

Connect your extra monitor to your laptop (via HDMI or VGA).

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Go to System Preferences - Display - Arrangement and drag to be side-by-side

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On Chromebook...

Connect your extra monitor to your laptop (via HDMI or VGA).

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In settings, go to the display settings

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Or use 2 separate computers entirely!

This is my home office for webinars:

One laptop for the live webinar, one for my notes, email, and other back end needs.

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If you need help figuring out the connection for your specific device, the AoP Tech Team will help!

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Practice Questions

Question 1: Multiple Choice, Choose 1

Students in your Biology classroom are having difficulty understanding the elements of a cell. Which of the following would best engage students and deepen their understanding?

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• Printing an image of a cell from Google Images
• Asking students to type their notes in a Google Doc
• Leading students on a Google Expedition inside of a cell
• Asking students to answer the end of chapter questions for homework

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Question 1 Answer Key

Students in your Biology classroom are having difficulty understanding the elements of a cell. Which of the following would best engage students and deepen their understanding?

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• Printing an image of a cell from Google Images
• Asking students to type their notes in a Google Doc
• Leading students on a Google Expedition inside of a cell
• Asking students to answer the end of chapter questions for homework

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Question 2: Multiple Choice, Choose 3

In addition to her classes, Miss DeVito moderates several school activities. Her inbox is overwhelming! What can Miss D do to help locate and manage emails effectively:

• Search for emails by keywords
• Filter emails that have attachments
• Filter emails by word count
• Search for emails by sender
• Search for emails containing hyperlinks

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Question 2 Answer Key

In addition to her classes, Miss DeVito moderates several school activities. Her inbox is overwhelming! What can Miss D do to help locate and manage emails effectively:

• Search for emails by keywords
• Filter emails that have attachments
• Filter emails by word count
• Search for emails by sender
• Search for emails containing hyperlinks

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Question 3: Drag and Drop, Sorting

Sort the following skills:

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Google Sheets

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Google Forms

Collect Anonymous Feedback

Check for Understanding

Complete a Registration

Protect Data from Changes

Create a Gradebook

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Question 3 Answer Key

Google Sheets

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Google Forms

Collect Anonymous Feedback

Check for Understanding

Complete a Registration

Protect Data from Changes

Create a Gradebook

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Question 4: Drag and Drop, Matching

Match the skill with the appropriate Google App:

Skills:

• Give a presentation with audience participation

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• Create a quiz that provides students with instant feedback

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• Develop canned responses for parent questions

Gmail

Google Forms

Google Slides

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Question 4 Answer Key

Match the skill with the appropriate Google App:

Skills:

• Give a presentation with audience participation

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• Create a quiz that provides students with instant feedback

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• Develop canned responses for parent questions

Gmail

Google Forms

Google Slides

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Sample Scenario

Objective: Access, View, and Understand Spreadsheets and Slides

Students have completed a Google Form to vote on a school mascot. Please complete the following steps:

• Task 1:
• Locate Form named “School Mascot” and access the spreadsheet
• Sort Column B of the spreadsheet into ascending alphabetical order
• Task 2:
• Create a pie chart that represents the winner of the vote
• Task 3:
• Locate the Slide deck named “New School Mascot”
• Import the Pie Chart from Slides into the “And the winner is…” slide.
• Share the presentation with the Principal for the assembly (principal@sample.com)

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FIRST!

I’m going to pin my presentation tab to pretend it’s the actual test! Let’s practice those skills!

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Task 1

• Locate Form named “School Mascot” and access the spreadsheet
• Sort Column B of the spreadsheet into ascending alphabetical order

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Task 2

• Create a pie chart that represents the winner of the vote

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Task 3

• Locate the Slide deck named “New School Mascot”
• Import the Pie Chart from Slides into the “And the winner is…” slide.
• Share the presentation with the Principal for the assembly (principal@sample.com)
• Remember the pro tip? I’m going to copy/paste this email to make sure it’s absolutely correct!

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Alissa DeVito

adevito@archphila-oce.org

http://bit.ly/sstagooglecert