In this course, you are going to learn how to use Google Workplace tools for education and how to be an educator in the cloud. As our students are getting better at using technology every day, this course will empower teachers to get closer to their students and to understand their needs.
Teachers will develop useful skills like using Docs, Sheets, Meet, Google Classroom, Forms, etc.; after the course they will be able to use them independently in the preparation and in the classroom.
Tests
Creative workshops
Extracurricular activities
Accommodation
Course outcomes
- Learn how to implement e-learning platforms and incorporate digital technologies into educational lessons
- Create educational material with the help of cloud technologies
- See the big picture of open educational resources (OER) and open learning environment in education
- Develop competencies such as digital skills, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, use of ICT tools
- Change the approach to everyday issues and circumstances
- Learn how to use Google Workplace tools like Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet, Google Classroom, Slides, Drive, Groups, and Calendar
- Use these technologies in your realm to facilitate you communication with your colleagues
- Meet colleagues of different nationalities, engage in cross-cultural learning experiences, exchange ideas, and build a network for future international cooperation
Overall objective: Using digital tools in education
Teachers will master digital tools that are already familiar to younger generations, to improve the quality of student–teacher communication.
Instructor: Milić Vukojičić
Informatics teacher Milić Vukojičić studied informatics and continually worked on his training and education through courses (Microsoft – Data Science; Oracle Academy – Database Foundations, Database Programming with PL/SQL) and teaching (MIT – Computer Science). Milić has experience in programming, data science and artificial intelligence, as well as a number of freelance projects
Day 1 – Course introduction and course aims
- Introduction and course overview
- What is cloud? Role of cloud computing in education
- Exploring different ideas in the cloud (saving, working, communication, collaboration)
- Using Google Search as a search engine
- Why choose cloud over other technologies
- Open educational resources (OER) and open learning environment in education
- Outcomes of the course
- Discussion
Day 2 – Cloud technology for teachers – How to become a cloud-ready teacher?
- Who is a cloud-ready teacher?
- Introduction to Google Drive
- Using Google Drive to organise, save and share your files and ideas
- Demonstrating the examples in practice
- Creating simple files with Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Workshop: writing your first lesson using Google Workplace tools
Day 3 – Google Classroom and Groups for teachers and students
- What is Google Classroom?
- Exploring Google classroom for educational porpuses
- Using Google Groups and Google Calendar in combination with Google Classroom
- Different approaches of using Google Classroom
- Examples of good practices of Google Classroom in the school environment
Day 4 – Testing in the cloud; learning how to use Google Forms and Google Meet
- Explore Google Classroom for testing purposes
- Introduction to Google Forms
- Using Google Forms and Google Meet for testing
- Working in teams – create online test
- Discussing problems with online testing
- Evaluation
Day 5 – Ethics and moral in e-learning and cloud technologies
- Ethics and moral in the digital world
- Data collection and data analysis in today’s world
- Lesson learned from Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Richard Stallman
- The idea of freedom
- Discussion about ethics and moral in teaching and learning
- Evaluation of the course
What do you get?
Upon the completion of the selected courses, you receive a digital certificate and a digital badge.
Upon completing the courses, you will receive a certificate that allows you to apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills in practice, i.e. in the business world.
A digital badge is proof of a successfully completed course that qualifies you for future business opportunities.
Participants’ rating
Olivera Cekić Jovanović
“Through various forms of professional development of education professionals, ICE enables individuals to improve their educational competencies for the 21st century, whereas this specific course provides innovation implementation, interactive teaching methods, and the latest achievements in the field of modern educational technologies.”
Ljiljana Vučetić
“Attending lectures and forums organized by the Institute is a great way to generate creative ideas that can be implemented in our teaching practices, as well as an opportunity to share experiences and connect with experts of different profiles.”
Milanka Maljković
“The Institute is a perfect place for teachers who want to advance. Congratulations for the work concept, excellent organization, current topics, and interactivity, and especially for the professionalism of the Institute’s staff, and the selection of topics.”
