Wondering how to pass the Google Certified Educator exams? I get asked all the time, “How hard are the Google Certified Educator exams?” The answer depends on a lot of things, so I decided to put together this set of tips and tools to help you prepare. It’s a free download: How to Pass the […]

Ready to curl up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and some AWESOME professional learning? Look no further! The winter break is the PERFECT time to start working toward your goal of becoming a Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, or Google Certified Trainer, and I can help […]

Google Certifications Explained! NEWLY UPDATED 10-11-18! This is your complete guide to all of the Google Certifications for Educators: Google Certified Educator, Level 1 & 2, Google Certified Trainer, and Google Certified Innovator. This guide will help answer all of your questions and clarify the differences between all of the certification options. In this 19-page […]

Around the U.S., teachers are gearing up for back to school–gathering ideas, planning lessons, and getting their classrooms ready for learning. Google tools can help you kick off the school year, get organized, and have some fun. So I thought now was a great time to share a few back to school activities with my […]

45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students The Shake Up Learning community never fails to amaze me! They are always sharing new ideas, lesson plans, tips, tricks, and asking insightful questions. This week was no different. Each week I pose a new question to the Shake Up Learning community on Facebook. (Join here!) This week […]

The Google Certified Trainer Application Requirements Becoming a Google Certified Trainer requires a lot of knowledge, skill, and experience, and completing all of the application requirements can be daunting! In my previous post, 6 Steps to Google Certified Trainer, I break down each of the major milestones needed to become a Google Certified Trainer. In this post, […]

G Suite for Education: Explained (and a FREE Google Doc!) If you are new to Google, or if you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you should learn the basics of G Suite for Education. (It will be on the Level 1 exam.) What is it? What does it include? How does […]

So You Want to Be a Google Certified Trainer? With five different Google Certifications, there is a certification option for just about every educator. But it is important to understand the differences so that you can find your own path, should you choose to pursue a Google certification. That’s why I put together this new […]

It’s NOT About Google, It’s About the LEARNING! – PART 2: Digital Citizen I am a big fan of using Google tools to support learning, and I think they are particularly useful in helping support the ISTE Standards for Students. Digital Citizenship skills are a must for today’s modern society, but figuring out how and […]

Using Google Tools to Support the ISTE Standards for Students If you have followed this blog for very long, you know that I frequently share Google-related content. I also have a podcast with my friend Matt Miller, The Google Teacher Tribe. But despite the sometimes Google-centric ideas, I am a firm believer in a focus […]