Google for Teachers Series

Transform Your Classroom with Google Technology Tools

Our Google for Teachers courses help teachers learn how to use the extremely popular tools offered through the tech giant's Google for Education (or G Suite for Education) program. Now, more than ever, educators are utilizing technology to facilitate and maximize learning for their students. In this series, educators of all levels of experience will gain the knowledge and confidence they need to implement the latest Google programs into their classroom. Through our Google for Teachers coursework, educators will learn how to maximize Google's Suite of free productivity tools to allow for:

  • A more organized and managed classroom
  • The creation of innovative lessons with the use of Google tools
  • Collaboration between you and colleagues
  • Collaboration amongst students
  • Transforming learning with these changemaking skills

Schedule & Fees

Courses – Enroll in One or More

Course Date Units Price
Learning Readiness with Basic Google Tools [EDU-X718P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $164

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$164

Online Self-Paced

Matthew Evans

This one-unit online self-paced course for K-12 educators allows for effective and efficient implementation to use with teaching and learning.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Google Tools for Collaborative Teaching [EDU-X772M] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $489

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled

3

$489

Online Self-Paced

Tiffani Brown

Learn how to incorporate Google education tools into your classroom to effectively collaborate with students and teachers in this online USD course.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Advanced Google Tools [EDU-X777L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $307

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled

2

$307

Online Self-Paced

Matthew Evans

Advanced Google Tools is an online course for K-12 educators that promotes critical thinking and student engagement in the classroom

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Google Tools Curriculum Planning [EDU-X777O] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $164

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled

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$164

Online Self-Paced

Matthew Evans

This course is a follow-up online course to USD's Google Tools courses, EDU-X772M and or EDU-X777L where you will plan for curriculum and or create a professional development presentation for colleagues using Google tools learned in previous courses.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Chromebooks in the Classroom [EDU-X781L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $307

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled

2

$307

Online Self-Paced

Matthew Evans

Chromebooks in the Classroom is a two-unit online self-paced course for educators

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Supporting Learners with Google Classroom [EDU-X798O] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $307

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled

2

$307

Online Self-Paced

Brent Enerva

This Google Classroom training course covers the basics of how to navigate Google Classroom and maximize its impact when working with learners in any K-12 setting.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

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Learning Method Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous, meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You'll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

SERIES CURRICULUM

This series consists of six online self-paced courses that cover a wide range of topics within the Google for Education universe. You can take one course or enroll in multiple courses depending on your need and interests. Through these courses, participants will advance their teaching skills, content knowledge and promote learning for themselves and their students. Some of the courses in this series build upon each other, but as everyone has different levels of experience and knowledge of Google, the series allows for each participant to gauge what their needs are.

  1. EDU-X718P Learning Readiness with Basic Google Tools: This course introduces educators to basic Google tools, allowing them to become more comfortable and confident to effectively and efficiently implement into their teaching practice.
  2. EDU-X772M Google Tools for Collaborative Teaching: Learn the basics of some of the top Google tools, while designing lessons and units for students aligned with Common Core State Standards and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards.
  3. EDU-X777L Advanced Google Tools: This course will take a more in-depth look at the Google for Teachers applications, giving educators more tools to utilize in their classroom.
  4. EDU-X777O Google Tools Curriculum Planning:Educators will put their new skills to use by creating a real curriculum that employs Google tools.
  5. EDU-X781L Chromebooks in the Classroom:Learn how to maximize the use of Chromebooks in the classroom, including the use of Google Apps for Education.
  6. EDU-X798O Supporting Learners with Google Classroom:Learn the latest best practices for Google Classroom, including partnering Classroom with Drive, organizing classes, maximizing collaborative tools, using the gradebook and using the parent communication feature.

What You Will Learn

Participants in the USD Google for Teachers series can expect the following benefits:

  • Become familiar with G Suite for Education and current uses in K-12 education
  • Utilize Google Applications and Extensions to promote efficiency in one's teaching practice
  • Create curriculum that engages Google tools to promote student learning and increase student motivation

Who Should Attend

These courses are for K-12 educators (but can also be applicable to community college instructors), who want to incorporate technology into their teaching practice to transform their classroom and increase student engagement and motivation.

Benefits of USD's GOOGLE FOR TEACHERS Series

Participants in the remote teaching strategies series can expect the following benefits:

  • Learn how to connect to students while teaching remotely
  • Discover teaching strategies and skills that engage technology for the remote classroom
  • Develop habits that bring ease and joy to your teaching
  • Multiple courses that all offer instruction on different areas of remote teaching and how to improve it.

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego's Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Careers Outlook

Employment opportunities in the education field are expected to grow by almost 1 million new jobs by 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With so many new and emerging opportunities, schools are going to have to compete heavily to attract and retain the most talented educators.

This makes furthering your education and diversifying your business skillset all the more important. With expertise in a wide variety of business concepts, you will not only be well suited for many job roles, you will also be in demand by the employer of your choosing.

Industry Insights

10 %

Job growth

$57,220

Median salary

Career Opportunities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I need help enrolling in a course, or I need more information on a course?

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How do I request an Official Transcript?

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What type of credit am I earning?

The credit earned is considered Graduate Level Extension Credit, in semester hours (1 semester hour= 15 contact hours). The credit earned is usually used for salary advancement, credential renewing and/or recertification. Graduate Level Extension credit is not usually transferrable towards a degree. Prior district approval is highly recommended and the responsibility of the student if using the units towards salary advancement, credential renewing and/or recertification.

I need more time to finish my Self-Paced course, what do I do?

Independent Study Self-Paced courses – USD allows 9 months from the date of registration to complete an independent study formatted course and submit all completed course work for evaluation.

Online Self-Paced courses – USD allows 6 months from the date of registration to complete an online self-paced formatted course and submit all assignments for evaluation within this period

If you need additional time and would like to make an extension request, contact us prior to your upcoming deadline at continuinged@sandiego.edu or call between 8:30AM – 5:00PM (PST), M-F, at (619)260-4585 or toll free at (888)321-6658 for a one-time extension. If an extension is granted, it is final.

Classroom, Online Fixed-Date, and Credit Validation formatted courses do not allow for any additional time to complete assignments.

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