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General Overview and Utilization of 21st Century Learning Tools

Gaggle 101 is a training session designed for new Gaggle users or as a refresher training to learn how to use Gaggle to its fullest capability within the district, school, or classroom. This session will inform participants how to use the Gaggle suite of tools in order to achieve a true on-line learning environment that will benefit both the teachers and the students.

BASIC USER
Participants will:
  • Receive a hands-on experience with Gaggle accounts and their functionality
  • Gain knowledge of personal account settings and how to access system information
  • Learn how to create and utilize Gaggle groups for course management purposes
  • Have an increased understanding of student account administration
  • Become familiar with all of Gaggle’s 21st Century Learning Tools
  • Discover how to incorporate Gaggle into the daily operations of any classroom
Who should attend: Site Coordinators, Media Specialists, Technology Facilitators, Teachers
Participants will receive: Gaggle Quick Start Guides for teachers and students
Requirements: Use of computers with internet access (either computer lab or laptop use)
Maximum number of attendees: 20*
Session length: 3 ½ hours (per-day pricing includes up to 2 onsite classes scheduled on the same day)

Successful Management of Gaggle within your School or District (administrative support and best practices)

Gaggle 201 is a training session designed for individuals with the task of overseeing the use of Gaggle within the district or school. This session will take an in depth look at the administrative tasks associated with the use of Gaggle. Training will also focus on account administration and effective management of the Gaggle safety features. Let the experts at Gaggle help you determine the best practices to meet your specific needs.

ADMIN FORMAT
Participants will:
  • Determine and customize Gaggle settings for district and schools
  • Gain fundamental knowledge to manage Gaggle’s safety features and settings
  • Learn how to conduct a quick district search to access emails and specific account data
  • Become familiar with personal account settings and how to access system information
  • Learn how to generate district and school usage data
  • Receive Gaggle’s Best Practices for the following key concepts:
  • Implementation of Gaggle at the school level
  • Distribution of Gaggle accounts to teachers and students
  • Educating students on the proper use of Gaggle
  • Strategic planning to usage maximization
Who should attend: Technology Directors and/or their staff, Site Coordinators
Participant packet will include:
  • Safety feature and access level recommendations
  • Resources to educate and inform teachers, students, and parents about Gaggle
  • Documentation to support Gaggle's Best Practices
Requirements: Use of computers with internet access (either computer lab or laptop use)
Maximum number of attendees: 20*
Session length: 3 ½ hours (per-day pricing includes up to 2 onsite classes scheduled on the same day)

Gaggle Advanced; Integrating Web Tools in the Classroom for a 21st Century Learning Environment

Now that you are familiar with your Gaggle account, how do you put it to use in your classroom and curriculum? Gaggle 301 is a training session designed for users that are familiar with the Gaggle suite of tools and are looking to learn more about incorporating Gaggle into their school or classroom.

CLASSROOM INTEGRATION FORMAT
Participants will:
  • Experience a hands-on training session that will focusing on curriculum and technology integration
  • Learn how to take classroom content and incorporate it with Gaggle’s Web 2.0 suite of tools
  • Discover ways to communicate and collaborate with others in a safe environment
  • Have the opportunity to share and discuss ways to engage students in an online learning environment
Who should attend: Teachers, Instructional Technology Coordinators and Facilitators, Media Specialists, Technology Site Coordinators
Participants packet will include: GDocumentation focused on curriculum integration ideas
Requirements: Use of computers with internet access (either computer lab or laptop use)
Maximum number of attendees: 20*
Session length: 3 ½ hours (per-day pricing includes up to 2 onsite classes scheduled on the same day)

Train the Trainer Workshop

The train the trainer workshop is designed to prepare participants to train end users on ways to successfully manage and utilize the Gaggle suite of tools within the classroom, school and district.

Participants will:
  • Gain hands on experience with the Gaggle suite of tools in order to increase knowledge of the Gaggle system
  • Work directly with an experienced Gaggle trainer to learn the best practices of implementing Gaggle within a school or district
  • Receive resource materials and strategies for a successful Gaggle rollout
Who should attend: Instructional Technology Coordinators and Facilitators, Media Specialists, and Technology Site Coordinators
Participants will receive: Gaggle Quick Start Guides for teachers and students
Requirements: Use of computers with internet access (either computer lab or laptop use)
Maximum number of attendees: 20*
Session length: 1 Day

* Number of participants may be adjusted based on size of computer lab. Please be aware this may also alter the price of the session.

All classes are subject to Gaggle's Terms and Conditions