Google for Education Events (UK/I) - Distance & Hybrid Learning

Distance Learning Webinar Series

We understand that educators are having to quickly adapt their teaching strategies to support distance learning. This series was developed to give you ideas and practical advice on how you can digitise lessons to allow students to continue learning from home.

We took a look at how you can utilise G Suite to support distance learning, from using Google Meet to deliver online lessons, to using Classroom and Forms for assessment and feedback.

You can learn more about Distance Learning for Educators at our Teacher Centre.

This session features an outline of the G Suite for Education onboarding process, an overview of Google Classroom and stories from two MATs who use G Suite as the core of their distance learning strategy.

Aired: Friday 27th March 2020 @12:30pm

This webinar showcases how Google Sites and Google Forms can be used to facilitate distance learning. You will hear from 2 schools who are currently using both tools to continue learning at home for their students.

Aired: Thursday 2nd April 2020 @3:30pm

During this webinar we look into using Google Classroom to set assignments, encourage collaboration, and support communication with students when teaching from home. We alos hear from Outwood Grange Academies Trust and how they are using Classroom for distance learning.

Aired: Wednesday 22nd April 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn how to demonstrate concepts by using Jamboard and sharing your screen, or have students collaborate on mindmaps, diagrams, etc

Aired: Tuesday 28 April 2020 @3:30pm

With schools rapidly shifting to online distance learning strategies, protecting your learning community and maintaining your data security has never been as important.This hands-on event focuses on learning and sharing best practices to manage a school’s online presence. We explore Google’s Security practices as well as some of our powerful security tools rooted in functionality and productivity, such as DLP, Vault, and G Suite Enterprise for Education.

Aired: Friday 1st May 2020 @10:00am

In this webinar we learn how to set up and manage Chrome OS devices for our schools, including user settings for G Suite in the admin console.

Aired: Wednesday 6th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we show you how to create an eportfolio template for your students and demonstrate how to incorporate a variety of media. You learn how to share templates through Google Classroom so students can access and edit to showcase their learning journey.

Aired: Thursday 7th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn how to use the feedback and grading features in Google Docs and Classroom to provide quick, in-context feedback whilst students work.

Aired: Tuesday 12th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn about how G Suite tools can be used to facilitate distance learning. We explore how to maximise opportunities for assessment for learning and how to provide a variety of accessible feedback to students.

Aired: Thursday 14th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn how to set up appointment slots in Google Calendar, and allow students to book time for individuals or small groups.

Aired: Tuesday 19th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we explore how to use Google Forms to capture and share images, before collaborating on a Google Doc to record phases of the Moon.

Aired: Thurusday 21st May 2020 @3:30pm

In this session, we use fantastic Google tools such as Google Earth, Google Maps and Expeditions, to explore the wider world and discover new places of interest. Students can then capture their findings in a Google Slides to share with teachers, families and friends.

Aired: Thursday 28th May 2020 @3:30pm

This webinar showcases how Google Classroom and Hangouts Meet can be used for distance learning, as well as featuring a primary school and FE College on how they are using the tools to facilitate distance learning.

Aired: Wednesday 2020 1st April @3:30pm

During this webinar, we take a look at how to get started with G Suite for Education and explore ways to use the Google Classroom and Google Meet for distance learning. We also spoke to Halcyon International School who told us about how they are using G Suite to support their students with learning from home.

Aired: Thursday 16th April 2020 @12:30pm

In this webinar, we find out how to use Hangouts Meet to create video calls and invite your entire class. We also share how to livestream and record lessons as well as share the latest updates from the tool.

Aired: Thursday 23 April 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn how to set and automatically mark quizzes and assessments with Google Forms.

Aired: Wednesday 2020 29 April @3:30pm

In this webinar we learn how to create collaborative resources other teachers can use, as well how to share them on Google Drive.

Aired: Tuesday 5th May 2020 @3:30pm

From 24 April, schools and responsible bodies can apply for Department for Education-funded support to get set up on one of two free-to-use digital education platforms: G Suite for Education and Office 365 Education. Learn more about the Programme, eligibility and more in this webinar

Aired: Thursday 7th May 2020 @1:00pm

In this webinar, the Google for Education Team and Google Certified Trainers to learn about what G Suite tools are available and how these can be used to facilitate distance learning. We explore how to use Google Drawings to create flowcharts and plans, and then use Google Forms to create interactive branching stories.

Aired: Tuesday 12th May 2020 @12:30pm

Join this webinar to learn how you and your students can use assistive technology in G Suite, such as voice typing and braille support.

Aired: Wednesday 13th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this webinar, we learn about what G Suite tools are available and how these can be used to facilitate distance learning. We also explore remote collaboration through Google Sheets to track exercise and wellbeing, whilst also creating workout playlists through Youtube.

Aired: Tuesday 19th May 2020 @12:30pm

In this webinar, we learn how to use Google Sites to easily create a private class website to host lesson information, worksheets, videos and more.

Aired: Wednesday 20th May 2020 @3:30pm

In this session we construct a Google Form to survey teachers, families and friends’ diets, analyse results in Sheets, develop a food plan in Docs to encourage healthy eating!

Aired: Tuesday 26th May 2020 @12:30pm

Hybrid Learning Webinar Series

This school year we’re all navigating higher levels of uncertainty than ever before. This series was developed to give you hands-on strategies so that you can continue to support learners that are working remotely, whilst still continuing to teach in person.

We took a look at how you can utilise G Suite to support a hybrid learning environment, from planning, to delivering in person and remotely synchronously, as well as how to make your digital lessons as engaging as possible.

You can learn more about Inspiring Creativity through Learner Engagement at our Teacher Centre.

Introducing Synchronous & Asynchronous Learning and how this can be delivered with Google Classroom.

Aired: 20th October 2020 @3:30pm

How can we plan lessons for Hybrid Learning? In this session we will explore how cloud based collaborative learning can help to reduce teacher workload.

Aired: 27th October 2020 @3:30pm

How can we create Hybrid Group Tasks for our students - so those in school and those at home stay connected? Using tools such as Google Meet (Breakout Rooms), Jamboard and Slides to create collaborative learning tasks.

Aired: 3rd November 2020 @3:30pm