These sessions will cover applications of Google tools in your classroom. Throughout these multi day workshops focused on the communication, collaborative, curation, creative and critical thinking tools and resources, participants will explore the question of why Google apps and what it takes to bring Google Apps For Education into their own classroom. Join us for an engaging set of activities focused on infusing Google in Education in K-12 environments. Learn how to incorporate a variety of Google tools in a step by step presentation with real world applications, including instructional strategies with ties to Common Core. Session 1 (Feb 26): Communication & Curation Session 2 (April 9): Collaboration & Creativity Session 3: (May 7): Critical Thinking & Assessment At the end of the three sessions participants will: be given hands on practice with sample activities to help them start using their GAFE tools the next day! Online resources site for further exploration and practice of using Google Apps in their classrooms Design a lesson that incorporates the digital trends in the Common Core for their grade level