Google for Early Elementary Education

Video conferencing with early elementary students can pose challenges including, but not limited to, the engagement of students, along with access and support for educators and guardians. In this course, we will explore utilizing Google Meet in a variety of settings. We will review the technical set up of Google Meet in order to create a cohesive learning experience for educators, families, and students. The power of extensions, applications, and accessibility features will enhance Google Meet for all learners. Next, we will discover how Google Meet can create unique learning experiences including guest speaker presentations, conferences, virtual field trips, extension activities, and social-emotional meetings. After this course, you will be able to add Google Meet and digital communication skills to your educator toolbox.

Have you ever wanted to create digital portfolios for your early learners? In this course, we will learn how to customize slide presentations by utilizing features such as links, drawings, and audio to create digital portfolios that can be shared with colleagues and families. You will leave this course feeling inspired and ready to use digital portfolios with Google Slides in your classroom!

Throughout this course, you will explore the creative and interactive power of using Google Docs and Forms in your elementary classroom. These technology tools provide in-person, hybrid, and virtual learners with learning opportunities, engaging activities, and collaborative project opportunities. You will explore how to integrate Docs and Forms into daily practice for your students, review sample assignments and projects, and develop interactive Docs and Forms resources for your teaching practice.

Google Classroom is a digital tool that can be used to house learning content, connect with students and families, as well as share materials to support families to help early learners engage with virtual assignments. In this foundational training, start at the very beginning - learning what Google Classroom is all about, how to access it, and how to use the tool. As you complete the eLearning, you will have the opportunity to build and develop your own Google Classroom to help meet the needs of your early learners and support their families in the virtual classroom.