Distance Teaching,  Technology

GOOGLE CLASSROOM 2.0: Beyond the Basics

Course No. CM402y, CM502y

Expand your use of Google Classroom.  In this course, we will work to create a more organized feed so that the online classroom space is coherent and geared toward student success. We will work to maximize communication with guardians. Discussions, Rubrics, and Grading will all be explored in this course. Finally, educators will get the opportunity to experiment with various add-on functions in order to tailor an experience and course that is geared toward their individual needs. Google Classroom 2.0 represents a higher level of exposure to Google Classroom. This course is intended for educators who have taken the instructor’s ‘Google Classroom’ course, or those who have become proficient on their own. Note: please review the ‘Google Classroom’ syllabus prior to signing up for this course.

This course will help educators K-12 take their use of Google Classroom to the next level. Collaboration with other educators is also possible. 

This course is applicable for any K-12 teachers and/or administrators who wish to better their technology skills. There is no textbook for this class; all references and materials are located online.

Note: Google Classroom is now available to anyone with a personal Gmail account. This course is open to all educators. If you do not have access to a Google Education account through your school district you can try Google Classroom. Sign up here!

We advise you to review and download the course syllabus before registering. Syllabus

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  1. Understand how to use Google Classroom in the classroom and general education environment.
  2. Be able to organize their feed and email guardians, create a Google site, integrate Google calendar, start a discussion, add rubrics, maximize student cooperation, explore Google forms and Google Cast, and more.
  3. Understand how Google Classroom can enhance collaboration both inside and outside of the classroom.
  4. Understand how Google Classroom can increase productivity.

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