Making Best Use of Google Classroom to Strengthen Your Instruction (Grades K-6)

Presented by Christalle Hart
Outstanding Teacher and Google Certified Educator

Specifically Designed for Educators Serving Grades K-6: Classroom Teachers, Technology Integration Specialists, Title I Staff, Special Education Staff, Library/Media Specialists, and Administrators

Dozens of practical strategies for best utilizing Google Classroom to strengthen your students’ engagement and learning
The best free Google Tools and Chrome web apps for enhancing your instruction
Timesaving strategies to more easily manage student work in Google Classroom … Assign, collect, grade, and give feedback easily
Receive an extensive Google Classroom digital resource handbook and access to Christalle’s specially created Google Classroom so that you can immediately link to all the resources presented in the seminar … And much more!

Practical Ideas and Strategies

This outstanding seminar is designed for grades K-6 educators who want to make best use of Google Classroom and a variety of free Google Tools and Apps to enhance student learning. Outstanding teacher and Google Certified Educator CHRISTALLE HART will show you how to more efficiently tap into the power of online student collaboration with Google Classroom and how to take greater advantage of the most useful aspects of G Suite for Education – specifically for grades K-6 educators. You will also learn how to make best use of many of the most useful Google Tools including Google Docs, Google Draw, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Extensions, and more! Unlock powerful student collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Whether you are brand new to using Google Classroom or are an experienced user, you’ll leave this seminar with a wealth of practical, use-tomorrow ideas. You will also receive an extensive Google Classroom digital resource handbook with step-by-step instructions for utilizing all the tools and apps presented in this seminar, plus access to Christalle’s specially created Google Classroom to reinforce and extend your learning after the seminar.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Learn Essential Google Classroom Practices for Enhancing Your Instruction
What every K-6 educator needs to know about fully tapping into Google Classroom, Apps and Extensions … The best, most useful aspects for strengthening your instruction
Timesaving Strategies to Boost Your Productivity AND Effectiveness
Employ the best, FREE Google Classroom, Chrome apps and extensions for helping you save time while increasing your effectiveness … Explore timesaving strategies that streamline your workflow and enhance learning for your grades K-6 students
Unleash the Power of Google Classroom
Examine how you can use Google Classroom to create and organize assignments, provide feedback and communicate more efficiently with your students
Utilize the Newest Features of Google Classroom
Google is constantly releasing new features and making changes … Discover how to leverage the newest features of Google Classroom to benefit your students and your instruction
Enhance Student Collaboration with Teacher-Tested Google Classroom Projects and Activities
Sample a variety of projects that you can take back and customize for your classroom
Streamline Your Workflow and Provide Quick Feedback with Google Classroom
Learn essential strategies to assign documents, name and submit assignments, provide feedback, and grade and return assignments … Discover easy ways to provide real-time feedback to strengthen your students’ learning
Utilize the Full Potential of Google Forms
Explore how fellow teachers are using Google Forms beyond simple survey tools … From formative assessments and exit tickets to creating observations and data collection using mobile devices
Digitally Differentiate Your Instruction and Interventions
Discover a host of ways to assign class work to different subsets of students with anonymity … Better meet the needs of your diverse grades K-6 learners and help counteract learning loss through differentiation
Enrich Your Classroom Discussions by Giving All Students a Voice
Expand classroom discussion by providing ample opportunities for students to have a voice using digital tools
Receive an Extensive Google Classroom Digital Resource Handbook and Special Online Access to Helpful Resources
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook that includes detailed descriptions and practical classroom applications of each of the Google Tools and Apps presented … Receive access to Christalle’s specially created Google Classroom, containing helpful online resources and tutorials

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Practical strategies for making best use of Google Classroom and a variety of free Google Tools to enhance instruction in your grades K-6 classroom
Timesaving tips and tools for using Google Classroom to make your life easier, both in and out of the classroom
How to find, download and install the latest Chrome extensions that are most applicable to elementary instruction
Work smarter, not harder … Learn timesaving tips for using Google Classroom more efficiently, including self-grading, multiple-choice and project-based assessments
How Google Classroom can best be used to differentiate your instruction with grades K-6 students
Advanced applications of Google Classroom to streamline your work … Communicate with students and parents with ease
What cloud-based computing is and how it can make your life easier in and out of your classroom
How to utilize Chrome profiles to access your bookmarks, information and files from anywhere
A wealth of ways to fully engage your K-6 students in productive and collaborative learning
How to use built-in apps to streamline classroom management and routines
Valuable tips incorporate social emotional learning opportunities using Google Classroom
Innovative strategies for reducing the amount of paper in your classroom
Utilize the latest updates in Google Classroom and G Suite for Education, including new and improved tools to enhance grades K-6 students’ learning

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Today, more than ever, our grades K-6 students need rich opportunities for communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. The good news is that Google Classroom is a terrific tool for facilitating exactly this kind of learning.

As an experienced elementary school teacher, I have witnessed the power of Google Classroom to transform and strengthen my instruction. I have personally used Google Classroom extensively with my own elementary students and I now train and coach grades K-6 teachers on making best use of Google. I am excited to share with you the best of what I have found works in making best use of Google Classroom.

In our day together, I will share the best, practical ways you can get the most from Google Classroom Extensions and Tools in your grades K-6 program. Prepare to discover a wealth of outstanding ways you can easily increase student engagement, effectively differentiate, and provide real-time formative assessment and feedback. We will explore strategies that help to counteract learning loss. Best of all, the tools and strategies you learn about will allow you to be more efficient and effective in the classroom, ultimately saving you valuable time.

Whether you are brand new to Google Classroom, an experienced user or anywhere in between, I look forward to helping you discover effective, practical, timesaving tools and strategies that you can immediately use to enhance your instruction. You will leave with a wealth of outstanding Google Apps, Tools, and Chrome Extensions ready to use in your Google Classroom and perfect for your grades K-6 students.

I look forward to spending the day with you!

Sincerely,
Christalle Hart

P.S. I have personally witnessed how Google Classroom can transform grades K-6 learning. I can’t wait to show you how!

Who Should Attend

Educators Serving Grades K-6: Classroom Teachers, Technology Integration Specialists, Title I Staff, Special Education Staff, Library/ Media Specialists, and Administrators

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook giving you access to countless strategies. The handbook includes:

Practical, timesaving strategies and ideas for integrating Google Classroom and G Suite into your program
Step-by-step guides for using Google Classroom and G Suite with your students
Descriptions, images and publishers for the newest, most effective Chrome apps – specifically for grades K-6 instruction
Tips and tricks for using Google Classroom, Google Drive and other resources to greatly enhance your instruction
“How to” screenshots of a variety of apps and extensions

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas with Other Educators
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in enhancing their instruction with Google Classroom.

Consultation Available
Christalle Hart will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

Semester Credit Option
UMASS Logo Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

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