Google Level 1

Teachers can customize Google Classroom assignments and posts using rich text formatting including bold, italics, underline, and bullets.

True or False

The students in your class are beginning to think about their future careers and which digital skills they need to develop. From the skills listed, decide which are traditional and which are digital.

- Communicating to a wide audience by publishing work online. - Pinning printed projects on wall displays around the school. - Storing documents in the cloud for easy retrieval and editing. - Filing paper-based documents in a physical storage area for safe-keeping. - Looking up an answer in a textbook. - Remote collaboration and teamwork with multiple people for the best results. - Finding the best online resource, information, and method to solve a problem. - Working in groups in-person during set hours to collaborate on a joint project.

Content can be presented by teachers directly to Google Meet from Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

True or False

Textbooks can be useful resources, but they have many drawbacks when compared to digital content. Match the attributes to either Textbook or Digital Content.

- Vast amount of information available on a given topic. =- Limited amount of information of a given topic. - Additional information can be found to support the primary subject for broader understanding. - Information can out of date very quickly. - Physical damage can make information unusable. - Information can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. - Multiple sources are available to verify and challenge information. - A finite number of copies students may need to share. - Information is continuously being updated. - School policies can restrict the removal of school property from the site.

Students should use the correct tools for each of their classroom tasks. Match the most appropriate Google tool for each task by moving the rows up and down. Task 1) Data analysis and organization for market research projects. 2) Viewing assignment details and turning in work digitally 3) Creating images, charts, and mindmaps. 4) Online research for an essay. 5) Creating a group presentation. Google Tool -Drawings -Classroom -Search -Slides -Sheets

1 = Sheets 2 = Classroom 3 = Drawings 4 = Search 5 = Slides

Google Forms can be customized by teachers to go with the lesson topic or school event. What custom design options are available in a Google Form? (Select 3)

1) Change the background color of the form. 2) Add an animated GIF to the header. 3) Select the header from the Themes options or upload an image from the computer. 4) Add a video to the header. 5) Choose a different font.

Which of the following are the best uses in Education for Google forms? (Select 3)

1) Create formative quiz checks at the end of each lesson. 2) Designing a logo for a school football team. 3) Performing basic calculations with numeric data. 4) Creating an interactive presentation. 5) Gathering feedback on field trips. 6) Surveys for collecting data for group projects.

Teachers can use Google Sites to share class information with students and parents. Students can also use Google Sites to create a blog or showcase their work. Choose all the ways you can create a site. (Select 3)

1) Duplicate an existing site from the "MORE" menu. 😊 2) Create a new site from a blank site. 😊 3) Create a new site from a template. 😊 4) Right click on an existing site and duplicate.

When you type @ symbol in a Google Doc, a smart chip shows you recommended information you can add like: (Select 3)

1) Files 2) Dates/Events 3) Map Locations 4) People 5) Restaurants

To organize files in Google Drive, you can create folders to make files easier to find and share with others. Select all the ways that you can organize files into folders. (Select 3)

1) In Drive, right-click the item you want to move. Click MOVE TO. Choose or create a folder, then click MOVE. 😊 2) In Drive, right-click the item you want to move. Click SAVE TO. Choose or create a folder, then click SAVE. 3) Right-click the file you want to make a shortcut for. Click ADD SHORTCUT TO DRIVE. Choose the folder you want the shortcut to be in. Click ADD SHORTCUT. 😊 4) In Drive, click the item you want to move. Drag the item over the folder and release it. 😊

Teachers can virtually connect with students by using Google Meet. Select all the ways in Google Classroom that a student can join a video meeting. (Select 3)

1) On the Classwork page, at the top, click MEET. 2) On the Stream page, at the top, click the Meet Link. 3) On the Gmail app, select MEET, then click NEW MEETING. 4) On an announcement or post, click the link for the class video meeting.

Google Meet can be used by teachers to deliver instruction in a remote or hybrid environment, have school club meetings, host guest speakers, conduct parent/teacher conferences and so much more. Which of the following is a true statement about Google Meet. (Select 1)

1) Only users can mute themselves. 2) At this time, there is no "MUTE ALL" feature. 3) Meeting hosts are the only users in a meeting who can use the "MUTE ALL" feature. 😊 4) Meeting hosts and cohosts are the only users in a meeting who can use the "MUTE ALL" feature.

As you were researching class topics, you realize that you have bookmarked a large number of webpages in Chrome. You are struggling to find relevant content quickly because you've bookmarked so many. What can you do to simplify and organize your list of bookmarks within Chrome's Bookmark Manager? (Choose 2)

1) Rename and organize bookmarks into theme folders so they are labeled clearly. 😊 2) Delete bookmarks that are not urgently required and search for them again when they are needed. 3) Create a document that lists all favorite websites with links. 4) Use the search function in the Chrome Bookmark Manager. 😊

Students can use lists to keep group projects organized, create homework tasks, plan school club events and more. Which of the following are list types students can use in Google Docs? (Select 3)

1) Starburst list 2) Numbered list 3) Bulleted list 4) Checklist

Counselors and teachers can view student information simultaneously in a Google Sheet. If you want to filter data, the only option is to change the view of the data for everyone.

True or False

Google Classroom will have students, already familiar with a web-connected world, immediately very comfortable. What benefits will they enjoy from having their assignments online? (Select 3)

1) Students can see at a glance when assignments are due. 2) Students can view each other's assignments if they need ideas. 3) Assignments and resources are kept organized in one place. 4) Students can choose to have assignment results sent directly to their phone as a text message. 5) Students can discuss assignments in a collaborative environment. 6) If students are sick from school they can cancel pending assignments from home using the CANCEL button.

Use comments in Google Docs to assign action items and tasks, leave suggestions or messages, or make comments visible to someone. Which options are available for adding comments? (Select 3)

1) To add a person to a comment, anywhere in your comment, enter @ and their name or email address. When the correct person is suggested, click their name. 2) To add a comment, click on the INSERT menu and select COMMENT. 3) To add a comment, in the toolbar, click Add Comment. 4) To add a comment, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Option+C

A teacher likes to leave motivational quotes on written notes for their students in different locations around the classroom. Sometimes the students claim they didn't get a note or tell the teacher they lost it. What can be done to overcome this issue and still send the motivational notes? (Select 1)

1) Use Meet to video call your students when you need to talk to them urgently outside of school hours. 2) Use Groups to send group messages to all students in your class. 3) Use YouTube to send links to relevant videos to help with their research. 4) Use Calendar to set up a task calendar for deadlines.

Google Calendar allows you to create events from your computer or device. Select all the ways you can create events. (Choose 3)

1. Double click on the mini calendar. 2. Click an empty time on your calendar. 3. Right click over an empty time on your calendar. 4. Click the Create button. 5. Create an event from a Gmail message.

You are excited to move to a paperless class. How will shifting to Google Classroom help? (Choose 3)

1. For all assignment types, teachers can define answers when they set each assignment to auto-grade. 2. When a student completes an assignment, Classroom automatically emails all related documents to peers in their class for review. 3. Teachers can grade and comment on s=assignments directly in Classroom and students will immediately receive their feedback and scores. 4. When a teacher sets an assignment or post in Classroom all work can be collected there too. 5. Students can support each other to help clear up any assignment misunderstanding without having to ask their teacher.

You would like to be able to reduce in class printing. How can you use Google Drive to help? (Select 2)

1. Google Drive can be configured so the printing of files in class is password protected. 2. Google Drive makes files easily accessible from anywhere, so there is less need to print and carry documents into class. 3. Files in Google Drive can be shared with a simple link in an email. No need to print a copy for someone in class. 4. Google Drive can automatically reformat documents before printing to save paper. 5. All class print requests can be rerouted in Google Drive to the school office.

You are able to add video to a Google Slide presentation and customize how that video plays. Choose all the video play options found in Google Slide. (Select 3)

1. Play (automatically) - Video plays when you say PLAY. 2. Play (on voice command) - Video plays when you say PLAY. 3. Play (on click) - Video plays when you advance the slide. 4. Play (automatically) - Video plays without any clicks. 5. Play (manual) - Video plays when you click specifically on the embedded video in the slide.

If you need to edit a Calendar event, under "More Actions," what choices do you have? (Select 3)

1. Print 2. Publish event 3. Email participants 4. Duplicate

I would like yo create screencasts to differentiate instruction for my students. What can I do? (Choose 1)

1. Search the Chrome Web Store for a screen recorder option. 2. Use Google Search to find appropriate videos for students. 3. Find and share relevant videos on YouTube. 4.Subscribe to relevant YouTube channels.

Why is it so important to explain digital citizenship in a digital classroom? (Select 1)

1. So students understand what they should and shouldn't do online, and to act in a safe and respectful manner. 2. So students maximize opportunities to earn money online. 3. So students can connect with the most relevant people through social media. 4. So students understand how to get the most views and interaction to make their online content go viral.

Your biology class students sometimes struggle to understand biological processes, like digestion. Which of the following digital activities can get students more involved in exploring a process? (Select 5)

1. Students create a group presentation in Slides to present their findings to the rest of the class for discussion. 2. Teacher can provide useful videos in a YouTube playlist. 3. Teacher shares work completed by students from the previous year that is shared on a Google Site. 4. Students use Google Search to research the subject. 5. Teacher gives students relevant textbook chapters to research the subject. 6. Students print their findings and paste into a notebook. 7. Students create a diagram in Google Drawings to explain the biological process.

What is one benefit of creating a PLN (Personal Learning Network)? (Choose 1)

1. You can develop links with other local and non-local educators to share ideas and best practices, and to reach out for teaching advice. 2. You can get access to an exclusive website that allows for cloud-based resource sharing and messaging between local educators. 3. By subscribing, you can get paid access to educational material and advanced digital teaching tools. 4. You would get access to teacher training courses, and join regular seminars conducted by teacher training specialists.

Teachers are able to create surveys, administer quizzes, measure student success, and more by using Google Forms. Which of the following is NOT a question option? (Select 1)

1. multiple choice with grid 2. drop down 3. date 4. flash cards

You'd like to upload your own image to customize your Google Classroom class banner. Put the options below in the correct order to customize your Google Classroom banner.

A) Select the Class you want to add the banner to B) Click the UPLOAD PHOTO button C) Select photo from your computer D) Click the button SELECT CLASS THEME E) Crop the image as needed

As a teacher, you are hosting a last-minute remote event and you need to speak with teachers, leadership, and parents. The intention is to gain feedback on a planned program of events. Match the Google Meet feature with its benefits.

Feature 1) Video Calling 2) Chat 3) Screenshare 4) Android and IOS app 5) Calendar integration Benefits A) People can join the meeting even when mobile. B) Any participant can share their computer screen with the group. C) Meet details are simply added when creating a meeting. D) Meeting can be extended to schools, staff, and external participants. E) Participants can communicate by text without disrupting the meeting.

You have chosen to use Google Slides to introduce a new class project. You want to embed a link to Forms, Drawings, and Docs in order to make more interactive slides. Use drag and drop to match the Google tool with a way it can be used within Slides to encourage student interaction.

Google Tool -Docs -Forms -Drawings Usage within Google Slides -Additional reference material -Suggestion notepad -Gauge understanding -Rate the content that is being presented

In order to collect different aspects of your students' work, you want to use Google Sheets and Forms. Match the Google application to the task.

Google app A) Sheets B) Forms Tasks 1) Create a gradebook to track students scores. 2) Check class understanding of a topic. 3) Protect collected data from being changed. 4) Collect anonymous feed back. 5) Analyze trends on a record o f books read by students.

Use search operators to find files in Google Drive. Match a search operator with its results.

Operators: owner; sharedwith; to; from Results: - will display files that the specified email address owns or has permission to view, comment, or edit - will display files shared with you by the specified email address - will display files that you have shared with the specified email address - will display files owned y the specified email address

Technology integration in the classroom can benefit a school in many ways as well as for many different groups of people. Match the digital classroom benefits to the pain points they overcome.

Pain points: 1. High volume of printing for assignments and worksheets, and photocopying from textbooks for take-home resources. 2. Students are limited to school hours when working with other students on collaborative projects. 3. Prescriptive teaching methods that do not allow for teacher creativity in class instruction or materials. 4. Standardized teaching resources for all students regardless of learning speeds and abilities. Benefits: A. Lower printing and copier costs with online resources and file storage. B. Access to resources and information relevant for different learning speeds. C. Students have access to different types of information from a range of sources for enhanced for enhanced problem-solving. D. The ability to collaborate remotely in real-time with peers on group projects.

There are several ways to stay organized in Gmail by using stars and labels. To find emails easily, you can use search operators to filter your search results. Match the search operator to the search criteria by moving the rows up and down.

Search Criteria 1) Messages that have a certain label. 2) Specify the sender. 3)Messages that have a Google Doc. 4) Messages that include an icon of a certain folder. Search Operator - [email protected] - has: blue-info - has: document - label: professional development