Google Certification Module 17 Level 1

What should I know at the end of this module? How to register for the Level 1 Exam General info about the Level 1 Exam process Technical requirements for the Level 1 Exam General tips for success on the Level 1 Exam Guide to setting up your proctoring

Hello! I am Jana Gerard and I am a Level 1 & Level 2 Google Certified Educator as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I am also the Learning Specialist in charge of the IDEA Studio and I am here to help you become a Google Certified Educator. You can reach me at jgerard@lindenwood.edu or find me on Twitter @JanaGerard

Level 1 Exam Testing Tips

Sign up for the exam at the Google Teacher Center

General Info about the Exam process Certification is good for 36 months The exam costs $10 You have 8 days to take the exam after you register You get 180 minutes (no pauses) Can extend time for documented medical reasons It is proctored, sort of (you can check notes & search Google) If you don’t pass, you can repeat the exam in 14 days. A second fail means a 60 day wait. A third fail equals a year’s wait time. You have to pay the fee each time.

Technical requirements Must use Chrome Log in to an Incognito Window Stable Internet Connection Must have an internal OR external webcam During performance portion, must use ctrl + c and ctrl + v to cut and paste All exam materials resources are provided (Drive)

Starting the exam Sign into exam as if creating a new Google account (using the link, email & password they provided) You must accept permissions You will be asked to create a new password Don’t use a password that you use regularly Write it down!!

Set up Proctoring The webcam takes a picture. No one is staring at you the whole time! Must keep exam tab open (if it closes you have 5 minutes to reopen) Must Allow webcam Webcam will take a photo Must agree to NDA and Exam Privacy/Policies When you click the green I Understand, Start The Exam button your 180 minute timer starts!

THings to remember If you get a 401 error, refresh 20 multiple choice, 11 performance scenarios (with multiple parts) NEW Sites, Classroom, & Gmail (Tasks) Open a new tab for your exam materials drive Sample Exam Questions Go here for further questions

Testing tips During the multiple choice section Pay attention to the number of answers they ask for Watch for key words in the question Use obvious wrong answers to help you eliminate answer choices

During the performance portion More testing tips During the performance portion Use scratch paper to help you keep track of the task Be sure to perform all parts of the task Remember this is being graded by a computer and computers don’t look for close, they look for exact

Credits Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome resources for free: Presentation template by SlidesCarnival Photograph by Startupstockphotos