Ho to become Google Certified Teachers?

[Sir Jhone]

I was going to ask "What's a Google Certified Teacher?" but then I realized that the answer would be more quickly found by googling it. Still, if anyone has a more subjective answer, like "I became a Google Certified Teacher and doubled my salary in 6 months" or something, I'd like to see your feedback. I'd also like a chance to meetup at NECC to hear more about it.

 

[bradedvin]

Google Certified Teachers are:

* Exceptional K-12 educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning.
* Creative leaders who understand their local needs and can spread innovation as a recognized expert.
* Ambassadors for change who model high expectations, life-long learning, collaboration, equity & inclusion, and innovation.

Google Certified Teachers are expected to:

* Develop a "Personal Action Plan."
* Lead at least three local professional development activities over the course of 12 months.
* Successfully deploy one school on to Google Apps for Education.
* Actively participate in the Google Certified Teacher Online Community.
* Share the impact of their work with other Google Certified Teachers through an end-of-year reflection.

In addition to a free day of training, Google Certified Teachers get:

* Access to the GCT Online Community
* Access to additional free ed tech resources
* Opportunities to give Google feedback on educational uses of tools
* Invitations to join Google at special events
* The right to post the GCT web badge on their website or blog.