With technology constantly changing, schools are investing in technology to help improve and enhance student achievement. And with the common core standards, educators need to ensure that students can demonstrate what they know, and not just say they know. When implemented properly, technology can produce significant gains by boosting engagement with interactive learning especially with at-risk students.
That’s why Fitchburg State offers G Suite courses especially for teachers. We recognize that many school districts are moving towards a one-to-one program—or bring your own device program (BYOD)—where every student has his or her own device. This graduate class will help navigate how to best implement these new technologies into your classroom and utilize them to help your students explore, create, and demonstrate competency. By creating the right blend of teaching and technology, we can provide the tools necessary for students to succeed.
The latest solution to add to your toolkit is from Google. Previously known as Google Apps, G Suite for Education is offering schools an all-in-one solution for their email, calendar, and chat. G Suite helps you work and innovate together, so teachers can achieve more, faster.
Take our late-starting course this spring to help you design lessons for today's students!
Lesson Design with G Suite EDUC 7125 CRN 31414 (February 28 - March 24, 2018 hybrid)
This course will focus on lesson design using G Suite and other web-based tools. Design will incorporate blended learning using hyperdocs, design thinking, gamification, challenge-based activities, and projects that align with content area and projects. Note: Experience with Google Apps for Education and bring your own device preferred: Laptop & Mobile device recommended; computer lab desktops available as backup.
Course meets one Wednesday, February 28, 4 - 7 p.m. at Fitchburg State, Science Building Room 133 and three Saturdays March 3, 10 and 24, 8 - 4 p.m. with an online component from March 11-23. March 3 and 10 will be at Fitchburg State, Science Building Room 218. March 24 meeting will take place at Grafton High School.
Thank you to Mary Marotta and Craig Sheil for their contributions to this blog post.