Google Level 1

When trying to select the right tool to integrate into your class, you should always start with:

• A help site

• A suggestion from a trusted colleague

• The learning goal

• The functionality of the tool

Mrs. Jones is a seventh-grade teacher who is focused on making sure her students are doing everything they can to be safe and secure online. They go to the computer lab each week and do a lot of web browsing on sites that she’s gathered links for on a shared Google Doc. Students add their own notes and comments below each link as they do their research. They can also add new resources as they find them on the Internet.

Answer the following four questions based on this scenario.

Which of the following contemporary skills is Mrs. Jones developing in her students? (Select all that apply.)

• Community

• Collaboration

• Creativity

• Communication

What are ways students can ensure that their information is not saved in their Chrome browser when they are done in the computer lab each day? (Select all that apply.)

• Use an incognito window

• Utilize chrome profiles

• Clear the browsing history

• Shut down the computer

If you want to contribute your expertise to a community of educators doing similar tasks as you, which of the following would you use? (Select all that apply.)

• Google Search

• Google Help Center

• Google for Education Help Forums

• Google Educator Groups

What are some features available in Google Sites to help customize the site? (Select all that apply.)

• Embedded YouTube videos

• Page Navigation

• Image uploads

• Widgets

Google Tasks integrate well with which other apps? (Select all that apply.)

• Google Calendar

• Google Keep

• Google Sites

• Gmail

What are features of a Google Calendar that can help improve organization as an educator? (Select all that apply.)

• "Public" setting for improved communication

• Email notifications of events

• Shared Calendars

• Invite colleagues to events

How might you use Google Hangouts to improve your classroom experience for all involved in student learning? (Select all that apply.)

• Connect with other teachers to collaborate and lesson plan from different schools or districts

• Conduct parent/teacher conferences

• Coach a student when they are home sick

• Interview a professional in the field students are studying

T/F: For each assignment in Google Classroom students must attach a file or link in order for the assignment to be marked as "Done."

• True

• False

Google Forms are most helpful in which types of tasks? (Select all that apply.)

• Drafting responses to email

• Classroom quick checks

• Measure student progress over time

• Communicating to large groups of educators