be interested in this free training opportunity from Google.
Thanks,
--
Lucy Gray
Lead Technology Coach
The University of Chicago
Urban Education Institute
(773) 834-4078
lucyg@uchicago.edu
http://lucygray.org
*Google Teacher Academy - Chicago
Chicago, IL
September 24, 2008
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Applications Due: *August 24, 2008
*http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
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We are pleased to announce that another round of *Google's FREE training
program* for K-12 educators is coming to the windy city! Outstanding
educators from around the world are encouraged to apply for the Google
Teacher Academy taking place on *Wednesday, September 24, 2008*.
The GTA is an intensive, one-day event (8:30am-7:30pm) where participants
get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies,
learn about innovative instructional strategies, collaborate with
exceptional educators, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate
environment. Upon completion, GTA participants become *Google Certified
Teachers* who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local
region.
50 outstanding educators from around the world will be selected to attend
the GTA based on their passion for teaching, their experience as leaders,
and their use of technology in K-12 settings. Each applicant is REQUIRED to
produce and submit an original one-minute video on either of the following
topics: "Motivation and Learning" or "Classroom Innovation." Applications
for the event in Chicago are due on *August 24, 2008*. If possible, please
use Google Video or YouTube to post these original videos. Participants must
provide their own travel, and if necessary, their own lodging. Though we
will give preference to K-12 educators within a 90-minute local commute of
an Academy event, anyone may apply.
Learn more about the program and the application at
http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
The GTAs have been a wonderful experience for everyone involved, with 97% of
all attendees rating the GTA as "outstanding."
Here are a few quotes from GTA participants:
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"The academy was everything I hoped for and more! I can't wait to plan out
ways to use the tools we learned about, to share my experiences with my
colleagues and to re-connect with the other academy participants!"
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"The focus on innovation in education, and not just about the tools, was
right on target."
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"I appreciate the opportunity to be connected to a group of educators that
are passionate about preparing students for the 21st century. I feel
inspired and able to meet the challenges that lie ahead!"
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"Until now, I had never attended a conference where I was so engaged and
loving every minute of it."
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"This was easily the most important professional development experience I
have ever had as an educator. World-class tools demonstrated by world-class
people at a world-class facility. THANK YOU!"
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"I love [the Google Certified Teacher community] for the ideas and
inspiration that comes flowing to and from it...folks share professional
development strategies (technology or otherwise) that have worked. It's nice
to have a variety of ways to assist others and having that variety also
provides spice for those of us responsible for doing the providing."
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Feel free to send any questions to "gteachers@gmail.com", and please spread
the word to anyone who may be interested in joining us.
We're looking forward to another great event!
- The GTA Team
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Google Teacher Academy
September 24, 2008
Chicago, IL
*Applications Due: *August 24, 2008
*http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
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Note: Another GTA is currently being planned for New York City in November
2008. Sign up for the Google Teacher Newsletter on the front page of Google
for Educators site to receive more detailed information soon.
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