Google Teacher Academy 2011 Sydney
I write this post on my ipad2 while waiting at Melbourne Airport for my flight to Sydney to attend the Google Teacher Academy (GTA). Excitement to say the least is starting to build and I can’t wait until tomorrow to meet and network 50 other educators, plus the trainers, from around the world.
I still can’t believe that I have been selected to be part of GTASYD. To be considered worthy that I have the experience and skills to be part of the GTA community and to join other innovative educators is really something – I guess I’m still struggling to find the words. I can’t wait for the learning experience to begin.
As a Teacher Librarian being part of GTASYD is another step to continuing my life-long learning journey. I love learning new things and being inspired to be an innovative educator. No doubt GTASYD will help me be a better educator. I hope to inspire many of the teachers and students I work with at OLMC and other educators who I will encounter in leading professional development in using Google tools in the classroom.
So what do I expect from this amazing professional development opportunity? I anticipate this will be a mind-blowing experience. I know I will learn heaps, probably more than I can anticipate. The agenda includes:
* Google Apps: Ed edition
* Google Docs
* Google Calendar
* Google Sites
* Google research tools
* Google Earth
* Google Maps
* Google Mobile
* Google Talk & Gmail
No doubt when I reflect on this experience there will be many more tools and applications that I will learn about.
Let the learning begin!
I look forward to seeing you at GTA Sydney. From what other Google Certified Teachers have said, we’re in for something very special!
“Get enough sleep, be ready for a brain dump!”
“Expect to be challenged. You’ll climb a very steep trail, but at the end of the day you’ll enjoy the view from the top of the mountain.”
“You’ll feel valued and appreciated for being an educator. The Google environment demonstrates what should be provided in schools in order to develop creative problem-solving students.”
“Fasten your seatbelt.”
“Get ready for fire hose dosing of information!”
Can’t wait!
John,
The Google Teachers Academy (GTA), Sydney, was certainly a real blast. We certainly did learn so much and now it’s the time to start absorbing it. I’ll be doing it in chunks, starting with what will be most significant and relevant to my role as a Teacher Librarian.
I am most interested to hear what you learned and consider to be important to your role as a TL.
Hi Audrey,
Thank you for your comment. It’s been so hectic since arriving home Thursday night from the GTA, Sydney, with Easter and everything I haven’t as yet had the time to write my thoughts, experiences etc. however I do plan to tie in my role as a TL into my blog posts and my action plan for providing professional development and resources. I will be reflecting on how my learnings from GTA is important to my work as a TL. Stay tuned
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