Reflections on the AppsEvents Google for Education New Hampshire Summit at Pinkerton Academy
Having returned last week from an amazing time at the New Hampshire Summit in Pinkerton Academy I’m finally getting round to put down a few thoughts on the blog about the event. I was there a day early and and got to meet Jenn Lowton and the tech team in person and got a tour […]
Learning at #GIESummit Arkansas
As a Google Trainer at a Google for Education Summit I am focused on teaching but I walk away from every event having learned so much! Throughout the Bootcamp and Summit I am in awe of the relationships that are created in such a short time. I left Arkansas recharged and revitalized! Here is a […]
How I Passed the Google Educator Qualification Exams
For those who want to qualify for the Google Teacher Academy program or for those who want to become a Google Certified Trainer, one of the required application requirements is to pass the Google Educator individual qualification certification which consists of five online exams (4 required and 1 elective). Even if you are not ready […]
Appsevents Announce Electronic Badges for Summit Speakers and Host Schools
Have you spoken or are speaking at a 2014 summit? We are delighted to announce our ‘Summit Speaker‘ electronic badges that speakers can add to their blog, sites, presentations, email signatures etc. From now on, these will be emailed to all speakers before each summit, including instructions on how to use them. Interested in presenting? Submit […]
Google Certification Programs Updated and Open for Business
Many people ask me about Google ‘Certifications’ ~ the difference between all of them, what it takes to become either a Trainer, Teacher, or Other? Recently, Google reopened the Google Trainer Application and modified the test taking requirements. Additionally, several ‘Teacher Academies’ are planned for this year with an open application now through May 14th […]
Google Certified Trainer Application is Open Today through May 16th
If you have been working on your GCT application or it has been ready and waiting for the window to open, that day has arrived! Today through May 16th you can submit your Google Certified Trainer Application. For this application you will need to submit: Google Qualified Educator Status (passed the 5 exams) Resume […]
The three phases of Google Apps adoption in schools
It’s interesting having being involved in Google Apps projects at schools since the launch of Google Apps for Education in 2006 to look at the evolving trends as to why schools have adopted Google Apps and Google tools. I had a really interesting chat last week with Jan Zawadski from Hapara in Palo Alto where […]
Changes to the Google Education Certification Programs in 2014
We have had several questions regarding the updated Google Education Certifications so I thought I would write a blog post to look at the new certifications, and also the changes in more detail. Firstly all information about the certification programs is available at the new Google Education page by clicking on the ‘Certification’ link. The […]
First Italy Summit featuring Google for Education this November
AppsEvents in cooperation with Instituto Massimo brings you the first annual Italy Google in Education Summit happening this November 7 to 8, 2014. It will be a wonderful 2-day professional training event packed with sessions led by some of the world’s leading Google Apps for Education experts. Summits are focused on helping school managers, teachers, […]
Announcing The 3rd European Google in Education Summit in Prague
We are delighted to announce the third annual European Google in Education Summit being organised by Google in Education partner AppsEvents together with the International School of Prague on October 4 (Saturday) until October 5, 2014 (Sunday). It’s going to be a really great event with the amazing Google Certified Teacher, Trainer, and Admin Allison […]