Google Master Training Program Update

Two cohorts recently started. One for New York State Teacher Centers and one for New York State Regional Information Centers. Participants in both cohorts will complete a rigorous 90-day training program. During this time they: will complete six Google Apps for Education Examinations, create learning objects that showcase the power of Google Apps in the classroom, and attended bi-weekly webinars. Participants in the Teacher Center's Cohort include: Mike Amante, Peter Apps, Doug Beers, Linda Brandon, Jennifer Farr, Tricia Interrante, Jane Maningo, Craig Mantin, Margaret McNamara, Diane Miller, Michael Pincus, Brad Posnanski, Mark Sturges, Lisa Watson, Christopher Williams, William Zimmerman Participants in the Regional Information Center's Cohrort include: Kelley Batrowny, Donald Heberer, Derek LaLonde, John-Henry Lane, Pascale Martel, Dave Mayotte, Albert Pisano, Stacey Ross, Francine Smith, Deborah Stephens, MaryLynn Collins-Callanen, and Accardo Leslie.   The first Google Master Training Cohort competed their studies in June 2011. They are now available to help school districts set up staff development programs and present GAFE courses and workshops. Click here to read their biographies. You're welcome to arrange training directly with these trainers or through NYIT. Call Tom Diener at 631-348-3065 for more information.