I was fortunate to be included with those attending the Google Teacher Academy in Boulder, CO August 5, 2009. It was the first time there were 51 participants and not the typical 50. Could I have been that fifty-first person? Fortunate indeed!
The networking opportunities with so many top notch educators and tech specialists was humbling. But we all realized there's 'oodles of Google' to learn! I'd only touched the surface with Gmail, docs, and spreadsheets.
This fast paced training was an unforgettable experience. One that remains with you and causes you to continue to seek out and learn more. Sharing Google with others is a mission in itself, but one easy to do.
Since August, I've searched for ways to integrate Google into my school work day as well as my own everyday life. I encouraged the principal of my school to use Google Calendar for parents this year. It is accessible from our web site. We've used Google Forms to gather data from our staff members on a variety of topics. We will continue to use both.
There are tasks still to accomplish, like creating a Moodle Course on Google tools. Reading the discussion topics from fellow GTA's is a part time job in itself! But it is all worthwhile and although all I meet don't necessarily share my level of enthusiasm I am making progress in the increased use of Google during the school day.
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