Day one of GTA reflections

Google Teacher Academy in one word....FINALLY!  My biggest take away is that happiness and engagement in the classroom is the goal of Google.


More interestings from day 1:
As an educator who is often the most excited, eager and outspoken it was a weird dynamic to be one of the quietest educators in a room. This was not because my voice was overlooked but because every teacher in the room is passionate!  We learned we were chosen for these three attributes:

1. Outstanding Educators
2. Creative Leaders
3. Ambassadors for Change

Things I want to continue to explore from our Lead Learners (aka Awesome GTC's):

• http://www.steegle.com/
• www.solveforx.com
• Photo grid….take pictures and random groups using photo grid
• Learning on the Loo as a quick form of PD for teachers on GAFE
• Google Cultural Institute http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/home
• http://timeline.knightlab.com/
• www.madewithcode.com
• And so much more!