The Cutting Edge
Introducing DigitalEdge's new premier training partner
Maximize the benefits of your DigitalEdge Chromebook and other Google-related purchases by providing professional development!
Level 1: Planning / Preparation / Management
This level offers:
- Consulting for District leaders and Decision-Makers
Planning and assistance in the areas of 1) rolling out Google Apps for Education ; 2) aligning the Google Apps for Education Suite with the Common Core State Standards; and 3) customized assistance. Please contact our office at 360.952.3393 to discuss your needs and to get a quote for the requested services. - Technical Workshop: Introduction to the Google Admin Console
This overview course is for district personnel who have the responsibility of running a Google Apps for Education domain for their district or organization. It covers the basics of configuring Google Apps for Education domain, with a focus on best practices for education users.
Level 2: Staff Training
This level offers:
- Introduction Workshop: Google Tools for Education
A two-day overview of Google Tools for Education (Drive, Documents, Spreadsheets, Draw and Presentations).
- Integration Workshop: Chromebook Classroom
A one to two-day workshop designed to introduce educators to both the Chromebook and Google Apps for Education core products. Participants will learn to incorporate classroom management strategies featuring the new learning platform called Classroom that promotes the paperless classroom in an engaged learning environment.
- Integration Workshop: Using Google Drive on the iPad
A one to two-day workshop designed to introduce educators to both the Google Apps for Education Core Products and how they can be utilized on an iPad. Participants will learn to manage an iPad classroom incorporating classroom management strategies, featuring the new learning platform called Classroom. - Institute: Google Apps for Education
A five-day workshop designed to assist educators with the integration of the Google Apps for Education suite within the core curriculum. Participants will create a website and design lesson plans for integrating the Google Apps for Education aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
Level 3: Developing Leadership
This level offers:
- Leadership Cohort: Google Apps for Education
A year-long cohort that meets four times for a two-day session (eight sessions over the course of a school year) with the intention of developing building-level leaders who are proficient in using the Google Apps for Education suite. - Certification Cohort: Google Apps for Education
A six-month long regional cohort designed to support educators in the process of becoming Certified Google Educators. Participants will meet in person for hands-on training led by an authorized Google Education Trainer, engage in an online support community and take the certification test virtually.
The contractual fees for workshops listed in this email blast are charged at a rate of $1,500 per day for districts outside of ESD 112's region, plus actual program travel costs. Pricing is effective September 1, 2014 and is subject to change. Please contact our office at 360.952.3393 to discuss your needs and to get a quote for the requested services.
Meet our Google Experts
Kristina Wambold
Kristina is the Digital Learning Coach for ESD 112, and is an authorized Google Education Trainer and Certified Adobe Education Trainer. She specializes in providing professional development to educators on using Google Apps and other emerging and engaging technologies effectively in the classroom.
- E: kristina.wambold@esd112.org
- P: 360.952.3393
Katherine Livick
Katherine is the Professional Development Manager of Digital Learning at ESD 112. She is a Google Certified Administrator and manages ESD 112's GAFE domain. She also trains district personnel on best practices for managing and using Google apps in an educational setting.
- E: katherine.livick@esd112.org
- P: 360.952.3395
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