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FSC2308 Teaching with Google – Introduction to creating an engaging learning environment with Google’s Apps

Course Description

Gain the necessary skills to start Teaching with Google tools to create an effective and engaging learning environment that enables personalised learning and empowers students to drive their learning and demonstrate mastery.

You will learn how to set up Google Workspace for Education, create private classes in Google Classroom, a learning management system, and create teaching materials using Google tools, such as Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Drawings, Google Drive, and Google Keep.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2308
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 3 July 2023
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Monday, 3rd July 2023 and must be completed by Friday, 18th August 2023 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Technical Support: Our Technical Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Introducing Google Workspace

Having studied this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Google Workspace apps
  • Be able to define how Google Workspace can be used in a classroom
  • Recognise the advantages that Google Workspace offers a classroom teacher and primary students
  • Apply Google Workspace in a classroom setting
  • Use Google Workspace for collaborative work with other teachers

Module 2: Google Classroom

Having studied this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand Google Classroom
  • Define how Google Classroom can be used
  • Recognise the advantages of Google Classroom
  • Use Google Classroom
  • Apply Google Classroom features for teaching and learning in the primary classroom
  • Explain how Google Classroom can be used on the go

Module 3: Google Apps (Part 1)

Having studied this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand Google Forms and how to use it for formative assessments in any curriculum area
  • Use Google docs –to teach Literacy, to create rubrics using Orange Slice and in collaborative work in real-time
  • Share Google Drive
  • List the advantages of Google Calendar and task features of Google Workspace
  • Outline the use of Google Sheets and Google Meet

Module 4: Google Apps (Part 2)

Having studied this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe apps such as Google Earth, Google Expeditions, and the Arts and Culture apps in teaching and learning 
  • Outline Google Maps
  • Explain the application of Keep
  • Understand Google Groups and its application in a school
  • Evaluate the benefits of Google apps for e-portfolios for primary school students

Module 5: SSE & DLF

Having studied this module, you will be able to:

  • Familiarise participants with the SSE six step process and the content of the DL Framework (Primary)
  • Select literacy as a focus and gather evidence of current literacy skills
  • Explain the benefits of Google Classroom as a means of improving literacy in terms of formative feedback and adopt G-Suite for education and use it to improve literacy levels 
  • Assess Learner experiences using Google Form surveys and gather evidence in a Google Sheet of student assessments to record Learner outcomes following the use of Google Classroom to provide formative assessments 
  • Analyse data – Make a judgement about whether or not to use Google Classroom to improve literacy
  • Put improvement plan into action and monitor actions and evaluate impact

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  • 8. Receive Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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