Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Support Resources, Certification and Next Steps

    Abstract:

    Google and COABE are co-hosting a webinar series around Google's free digital literacy curriculum. In this webinar, Google's Applied Digital Skills team will walk us through its website's support resources, how to get your students G Suite certified, and the next steps you should take to start teaching the free curriculum. To sign up for free and start using Applied Digital Skills with your learners, go to g.co/applieddigitalskills/coabe and click Sign Up to create a teacher account.
    Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Digital Skills for the Office
    Author: Janet Maragioglio
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Google and COABE are co-hosting a webinar series around Google's free digital literacy curriculum. In this webinar, Google's Applied Digital Skills team will walk us through popular lessons to learn digital skills for the office: 1. Connect and Collaborate Anywhere with Digital Tools 2. Give and Receive Feedback 3. Effective Communication at Work 4. Negotiate Your Salary 5. Plan Effective Meetings To sign up for free and start using Applied Digital Skills with your learners, go to g.co/applieddigitalskills/coabe and click Sign Up to create a teacher account.
    Using Games to Differentiate, Motivate, and Engage
    Author: Heather Martin and Tara Schwab
    Subject Area: Learning Difficulties
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Research shows that incorporating games into instruction can lead to more engagement and motivation. Games are also a great tool for differentiation and grouping. Presenters will discuss the role games can play and methods for creating and incorporating games. Participants will explore several games they can use in their classrooms.
    Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Beginner Lessons
    Author: Shahla Naimi
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Google and COABE are co-hosting a webinar series around Google's free digital literacy curriculum. In this webinar, Google's Applied Digital Skills team will walk us through a deep dive starter lessons for adults: 1. Digital Tools for Every Day Tasks 2. Start a Resume 3. Edit a Resume 4. Send Professional Emails To sign up for free and start using Applied Digital Skills with your learners, go to g.co/applieddigitalskills/coabe and click Sign Up to create a teacher account.
    Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Get Started with Lessons
    Author: Tara Reifsteck
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Google and COABE are co-hosting a webinar series around Google's free digital literacy curriculum. In this webinar, Google's Applied Digital Skills team will walk us through: 1. Range of Lessons: Elementary, middle, high school and adult learner lessons 2. Types of Lessons: Project-based and research-based lessons 3. How to find Lessons: filter by app, audience, and more 4. How to do a Lesson: Video-based lessons and their features To sign up for free and start using Applied Digital Skills with your learners, go to g.co/applieddigitalskills/coabe and click Sign Up to create a teacher account.
    Google COABE Webinar 1 – What is digital literacy, G Suite, and Applied Digital Skills
    Author: Tara Reifsteck
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    1. What is digital literacy, and why is it important? What is G Suite?

    2. What is Applied Digital Skills (Google’s digital literacy curriculum)?

    3. Understanding its format: online, video-based, project-based

    4. Understanding its design: blended learning, in and out of the classroom

    5. Why Signing In is Important: Student and Teacher Dashboards, Student Tracking, Assigning Lessons and Support

    10 Reading Strategies that Support Comprehension
    Author: Dr. Carmine Stewart
    Subject Area: Reading
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    In many classrooms reading comprehension is addressed by having students read passages and answer questions about what they have read. While this is definitely a necessary part of practice, it does not provide them with strategies to improve their ability to comprehend texts. In this session instructors will practice 10 specific reading strategies that they can use with students to help make the practices of successful readers a part of their classroom instruction. The goal is to give instructors the tools to expand their personal repertoire, but also to broaden the scope of reading instruction at their program sites.
    Iowa’s Statewide Approach to Building and Supporting Collaborative Sector Partnerships

    Abstract:

    The Iowa Department of Education presented at the 2019 COABE Conference on their collaboration with Iowa’s 15 community colleges to build, connect, and empower employer-led, community-based sector partnerships to combat a shortage of skilled labor through a wide variety of talent attraction, retention, and development initiatives. The discussion centered on newly developed statewide materials, strategies, and initiatives which continue to support the development and growth of collaborative sector partnerships in Iowa, including a series of educational toolkits, community of practice initiatives, and statewide career pathway development strategies for critical industries like health science, advanced manufacturing, IT, and energy. Many of these resources, strategies, and general ideas can be easily and quickly replicated in other communities across the US. Visit SectorPartnerships.EducateIowa.gov to learn more and download many of the highlighted materials and additional resouces!