Google Certification - Level 2 (Units 8-10)
Google Trends would help student learn... -topics other people are searching for around the world. -current news stories from news outlets. -which books have been published based on the search terms. -current economic trends in the stock market.
topics other people are searching for around the world.
What is one way a group leader can foster collaboration? Acknowledge contributions Schedule individual conversations with the teacher Use collaborative tools Suggest they grade their peers
Acknowledge contributions
How can you implement an inquiry approach in your classroom? -Allow students to choose what they want to learn -Teach students how to search effectively -Provide structure to lessons and units of study -Collaborate with other teachers to ensure all students are learning the same things.
Allow students to choose what they want to learn Teach students how to search effectively
Google Translate is: (Select all that apply.) -An extension that can translate webpages & text across the internet -Will translate an entire Google Slide in a few clicks -Will translate an entire Google Doc in a few clicks -Can only provide translations for Spanish, English and French
An extension that can translate webpages & text across the internet Will translate an entire Google Doc in a few clicks
Video Hangouts are a great option for holding synchronous discussions, but there are other tools, too. Consider Google Classroom, Chat Hangouts, and Google Groups. Place them in order from most to least effective when trying to hold synchronous discussions. Chat, Groups, Classroom Groups, Classroom, Chat Classroom, Groups, Chat Chat, Classroom, Groups
Chat, Classroom, Groups
Google Scholar catalogs research by: (Select all that apply.) Full text Date published Citation Citations within other research
Full text Date published Citation Citations within other research
You're building a resource toolkit for your students to find the best published research on scientific topics. What two tools would you recommend for the academic term paper they have to do this semester? (Select all that apply.) Google Trends Google News Google Scholar The Explore Tool
Google Scholar The Explore Tool
What is one benefit of using a Google+ Community rather than a Blogger blog to promote discussion inside your school community? Google+ Communities can be restricted to your domain Google+ allows comments Google+ allows videos to be posted Google+ is only for people over 13 years old.
Google+ Communities can be restricted to your domain
You know that having students discuss the materials they are learning is one of the best ways to have them contextualize, understand, and apply what they know. You're ready to take it to the next level by driving the discussion online, and Google Groups seems to be a good choice. The department chair asks you why you're using Groups. Which of the following are reasons to use Google Groups rather than Google Classroom? (Select all that apply.) -Groups are not time bound so you can use the same Group for future classes. Classrooms will likely change with each class -You can include video in a Groups discussion, but you can't in Classroom -You can have posts sent directly to your email with Groups and you can reply via email as well -Discussions in Groups are moderated by default, but aren't in Classroom
Groups are not time bound so you can use the same Group for future classes. Classrooms will likely change with each class You can have posts sent directly to your email with Groups and you can reply via email as well
To create promotional videos for your community event, you could consider using which of the following tools: (Select all that apply.) Hangouts On Air Google Drawings YouTube Editor YouTube Playlists
Hangouts on Air YouTube Editor
How might a student prepare for presentation? (Select all that apply.) Identify presenter angst Recognize practice will reduce angst & build confidence Record presentation & review critically Invite others to watch and provide feedback
Identify presenter angst Recognize practice will reduce angst & build confidence Record presentation & review critically Invite others to watch and provide feedback
What is one way a group can be sure to cover many perspectives when developing a solution during a project? Use a variety of collaboration products Publicly present solutions Include a diverse set of group members in all aspects of the project Track group progress using a project management tool
Include a diverse set of group members in all aspects of the project
What is one of the biggest shifts that must occur in the classroom in order to develop independent learners? -The teacher must maintain full control -The curriculum must be strictly adhered to -The teacher must not be the first place a student looks to for answers -The curriculum should be articulated.
The teacher must not be the first place a student looks to for answers
Student selected projects provide autonomy and agency over their learning. True False
True
Translate is available as a mobile app capable of translating languages using your phone's camera in real time. True False
True
Getting feedback and input from the public is important in giving students a voice. Some tools are much better to use in this case than others. Which of the following can be used for audience participation? (Select all that apply.) Google Sites YouTube Hangouts on Air Blogger
YouTube Hangouts on Air Blogger
What are some key steps to track in a student's 20% project? (Select all that apply.) Project Selection Research Learning Summary and/or Presentation Grading
Project Selection Research Learning Summary and/or Presentation
Where can students go for high quality research? (Select all that apply.) Public library School librarian Google Scholar Online database
Public library School librarian Google Scholar Online database
What is one key question for students to reflect upon after building visual aids? Is my presentation colorful enough? Are there enough animations in the presentation? Is there enough to look at on the slides? Does the presentation convey my message?
Does the presentation convey my message?
Using the "comments" feature in Blogger can be a powerful tool for students to give and receive constructive feedback. To make sure all feedback is appropriate and not spam, what are your options to moderate comments? (Select all that apply.) -Opt-in to approve each comment before it's posted by receiving an email notification -Only members of the blog can comment so this is not an issue -Require "word verification" before a comment can be posted -Enable Google's built-in moderator system to scan for inappropriate blog comments
Opt-in to approve each comment before it's posted by receiving an email notification Require 'Word verification" before a comment can be posted
What are some helpful ways to introduce 20% projects in your classroom? (Select all that apply.) Start with solo projects Schedule work time for students in class/school Start with collaborative projects Set clear expectations and parameters
Start with solo projects Schedule work time for students in class/school Set clear expectations and parameters