This training introduces teachers to cloud computing and Google applications. The course will discuss what cloud computing is and how it can be used in the classroom for collaboration. Teachers will learn how to set up a Google account and drive, and will be introduced to the basics of Google Docs. The training covers topics such as how cloud computing relates to teaching, examples of how the school uses cloud computing, the basics of Google accounts and drive, and additional Google apps like calendar and for creating lesson plans.
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1. Teacher Technology Training
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing using Google,and Google Docs
T3 Summer 2013
StaceyRichards
strichards@pngisd.org409-722-2262PNE
Course description
Cloud Computing is the next stage in the
evolution of the Internet. In this session, we
will discuss what cloud computing is, how it
can be used in your classroom, and how to
use it to collaborate with other teachers.
We will also introduce Google Docs and
some other Google applications
available through cloud computing.
Course objectives
To familiarize participants with cloud
computing. To set-up a google account, a
google drive, and become familiar with the
basics of Google Docs.
Materials Needed
If you have a gmail, bring your account
information
Examples of any Microsoft documents,
or presentations you have
Your school computer log-in and
password
Topic 1 Introduction
Instructor
Class Materials
Expectations
Topic 2 Cloud Computing
How does it pertain to
my job?
PNE and Cloud
Computing
PNE STEM Grant
Examples of how PNE
uses cloud computing
Topic 3 Google Basics
Chrome as a browser
Gmail account
Google Drive
Google Docs
Topic 4 Google Gone GaGa
Calendar
Apps
Lesson Plans