Today I sat level 1 Google for Education Exam. I am simply delighted that I passed the exam. I did the same examination back in 2016, a wee while back so I kind of knew what was to be expected. The omnibox question threw me a bit. It wasn't until I skipped the question and then went back to it, it dawned on me. The Add Tasks on Gmail also threw me, but I am grateful to have had the test open book. I just took my time and paced myself through the exam. I realised as I was doing it, to skip answers and to go back to them. I found copying and pasting titles, email, etc, really helped. I also found the course material very helpful to revise with. Last night I was reading over sheets as I thought there would be a question that would stump me, on this.
Today is the last DFI session. It has been most enjoyable re connecting again and building new networks. We've been a great team.
I have valued the professional development, as in 2016 I left the cluster and spent twenty months working at another school. A lot can happen with digital learning and technology. It has been wonderful to learn and implement what's out there.
Google Keep - has been one tool that I've used. I simply love how transferable it is.
Google Sites - looking forward to fully implementing the feedback next year, when George and myself get together over the holidays and start planning our site.
Google Earth - has lots of potential. I used it last week and showed the students how to locate the camp site Chosen Valley. I would love to use it at the start of the year, when we look at identity as one of our units.
Google Sheets - thanks to Angela has solved a problem around sheets that I have been wondering about for years - which was an appearance matter. Next year I would love my students to be a lot more analytical over the number of blog posts they put up and to set goals for themselves. Leave their global footprints more.
