Teacher Fernanda Oliveira tells us about the Thomas GCE Level 1 Bootcamp.
Taking part in the Google Certified Educator Bootcamp was a very rewarding experience. There were lots of fascinating insights into the Google tools and the different and innovative ways of using them with our students. We not only had the chance to learn about the GSuite tools, but also to share ideas on our online classroom and during our face-to-face meeting.
We began the Bootcamp by doing 13 online tasks and Clarissa also assigned extra tasks so that we could have the chance to practice and learn a bit more. It was gratifying to realize the possibilities of collaborative and creative work students can do by using the GSuite tools.
Our face-to-face meeting was also full of insights (and fun!). We had planned to work on 18 challenges in the morning and in the afternoon that day, but we were able to do everything within 3 hours. With the support and guidance of Clarissa, Leonardo and Paola, we worked collaboratively and did not leave anyone behind that day. We were exhausted, but very proud of what we had accomplished in the end.
Lots of creative and innovative ideas popped up during the Bootcamp and we are looking forward to using them to make a positive and meaningful difference in our students’ lives next semester. The sky is the limit, Google Educators!
Fernanda Oliveira
