Supporting Learning through the use of Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks July 8th-9th, 9am-3:30pm Montpelier, VT - Vermont-NEA Course Description: This workshop is for paraeducators who will be assisting teachers in supporting students using Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education. In this workshop participants will learn about using Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education to maximize student achievement and engagement. They will learn the basics of using a Chromebook, including settings, accessibility features, accessing the built-in apps, and working offline. They will explore the Google Chrome Store apps and extensions to find apps which support students’ individualized learning needs and differentiated instruction. Participants will learn how Google Education Apps can help improve student accountability and increase engagement, while helping students learn strategies for collaborating and communicating, and becoming responsible individual learners. Cost: $500 which includes a Chromebook for each participant. Instructor: Jessica Wilson is the technology integration specialist at Hinesburg Elementary School and is a Google Certified Educator. To register, please fill in the form below and send it in with your payment of $500 to Vermont-NEA, 10 Wheelock Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Name:__________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ School:__________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________ Phone:______________ _______ I do not have professional money as part of my contract and would like to be considered for a scholarship. Please contact Julie Longchamp at jlongchamp@vtnea.org with any questions.