Grow with Google: New online training for educators in Japan

In response to the growing need for digital skill acquisition, Google has been providing free digital skill training to Japanese people with "Grow with Google" since last year . Today, as a new content of Grow with Google, we released a free online training for those involved in education to learn how to use Google for Education.

The content is divided into four themes, focusing on content that can be used immediately in educational settings, and is introduced in video format. Local governments, teachers and parents can watch it on the web anytime, anywhere.

Training theme:

"First Google for Education"

We will introduce the basic usage of "Google for Education" with case studies and demonstrations.

"First distance lesson

Learn how to use digital tools such as Google Meet, which is ideal for live online lessons, and Google Docs, which allows you to collaborate remotely and in real time to make your work easier and easier

" Reform of teachers' work styles using G Suite for Education "

tips for improving efficiency through specific digital utilization methods. You can learn how to use applications that can be applied not only to class-related work such as distribution of assignments and collection of submissions, but also to school affairs such as contacting parents and managing work progress.

"Let's make together, future school"

Introducing the changes in school education that will change with the introduction of ICT and the changes to learning, school affairs, and communication with parents that will be realized by the tools provided by Google for Education, and education for all those involved in education and the future.

In response to the "GIGA School Concept" promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Google is supporting the introduction of a terminal environment for each student with the " Google GIGA School Package " consisting of Chromebook, G Suite for Education and free training . .. Approximately half of the municipalities and schools that have decided to introduce terminals through the "GIGA School Concept" have selected Chromebooks (as of August 2020). We will also set up a new introduction page about Google's support related to GIGA school, and accept applications for the free on-site training Kickstart Program to support the introduction of Google for Education .