Prep for Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam: Search & Keep

 

The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam has gone through some changes recently. In the past, it was 20 questions multiple choice and 11 performance tasks. The current iteration is 35 multiple choice questions based off of scenarios. Questions will ask you to choose between 1-5 correct answers. These questions require you to be familiar with the features and functionality of each Google Workspace for Education App. 

For Google Search and Google Keep, you need to be familiar with the following features and functionality.

- Search is integrated in Docs, Slides, etc. via the Explore tool

- Keep notes can be accessed on side panel in variety of Google Workspace apps 

Click here to go through some Google Search and Google Keep Practice Scenarios on Quizizz Lessons. These scenarios are NOT the same as the test, but similar. If you understand the skills demonstrated in the videos and can answer my checking for understanding questions, you will be prepared for the Google Search and Google Keep portions of the Level 1 Exam.

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Google Drive Files Appear in Search Results in Chrome Omnibox

 

This isn't extremely new, but the ability to access Google Drive files from search results in the Chrome Omnibox is something I've noticed most people are not aware of. This simple tip can be a timesaver. We've all gone to our computers, thinking of a file buried deep within our Google Drive that we dread having to fish out. It's not difficult, it's just a little annoying. 

About a year ago, Google set the Chrome Omnibox, the address bar, so you can type the name of a Google Drive file and it will appear in the dropdown search results. You will know it's a Google Drive file because the icon of the app used to create the file (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.) will appear to the left of the file. Simply click the file in the search results and get right to work. 

The GIF below shows you what this looks like in real time.

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My book, The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Digital Learning, co-authored with my wife Katherine Goyette is now available on Amazon. Click here to purchase. It is published by Dave Burgess Publishing. Be sure to follow the hashtag #OrganicEdTech and #CVTechTalk for updates.