Next Round of Google Online Courses Begin in November
Next Round of Google Online Courses Begin in November
Our first offering of these online courses, which were created by the LTC Regional Educational Technology Coordinators last October, was highly successful, and we have refreshed and realigned the content to ensure an even greater learning experience.
We are offering the same 5-week courses from November 18 through December 20, 2019. All courses will be free-of-charge and can be taken on your own time in the scheduled week. The topics will include:
- Getting Started (2 PD credits)
- Save Time with an Organized Google Drive (2 PD credits)
- Maximize the Power of Google Classroom (2 PD credits)
- Understanding the Power of Google Docs (2 PD credits)
- Google Forms Essentials: Creating Digital Assessments (2 PD credits)
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