Downtime for Learning

Sometimes the only time we have to catch our breath and take a step back is during our extended breaks. During this winter break, I took the opportunity to re-up my certification to remain a Certified Google Educator. When I first was certified in the summer of 2013, I didn't know that the certification only lasted eighteen months. It should not have been surprising though. Technology changes so fast that certifications should be renewed frequently. Google is smart that way. The requirements assure that certified educators are up on the latest changes to the technology.

The new certifications last two years. By then there will have been many changes that we will need to learn in order to stay current. During winter break this year, I took the certification exam for Level 1. In the next few months, I will probably attempt Level 2. After all, I use these tools in class everyday so I am very familiar with all of them. Even so, there were some new things I picked up in the training that preceded the exam. No matter how adept we think we are at something, there is always something new to learn. Now, for the next two years, I will be a Certified Google Educator. I'm interested to see what manifestation certification takes by the time I have to retake the exam.