Google Day Promotes Digital Skills for Educators in Para

The State Department of Education (Seduc) in Brazil's Para state partnered with GetEdu and Google for Education to host Google Day, an event aimed at promoting the technical and pedagogical development of teachers and administrators in the state education system. The initiative focused on training for the use of Chromebooks distributed through the Conecta Educacao Program, as well as deepening the use of Google's educational tools.

Through Google Day, educators had the opportunity to explore the pedagogical potential of digital resources, expand their possibilities for use in the classroom, and gain practical training on the use of Chromebooks and Google for Education tools. The event also addressed artificial intelligence as a powerful ally in pedagogical planning and personalized learning.

Key Takeaways:

• Google Day is an event focused on promoting the development of digital skills, especially for educators, using Google for Education tools and resources.
• The initiative focused on training for the use of Chromebooks distributed through the Conecta Educacao Program, as well as deepening the use of Google's educational tools.
• The event offered immersion in digital tools, active methodologies, and innovations, with the goal of inspiring and exchanging experiences among participants.
• Google Day aims to inspire educators by showcasing real-world applications of technology in education.
• The event promotes learning by showcasing concrete practices, connecting technology to the real world, and offering ways for educators to use resources strategically.
• Wellington Maciel, Director of Projects, Marketing, and Educational Affairs at GetEdu, emphasized the importance of breaking the myth that public schools lack access to technology.

Statistics:

• The Conecta Educacao Program distributed Chromebooks to schools in Para state.
• Google Day was held in five hubs across the state: Belem, Braganca, Maraba, Breves, and Santarem.
• More than just an event, Google Day represents the commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the leadership of educators in the digital transformation of public schools in Para.
• The event offered immersion in digital tools, active methodologies, and innovations to over 100 educators.

Sources:

• Agencia Para - "Eduadores do Para recebem capacitacao para uso de tecnologias digitais na rede publica de ensino"
• Seduc (State Department of Education) - "Google Day: evento promove o desenvolvimento de habilidades digitais para professores e administradores"