In this episode, we are exploring how to prepare ourselves for the Google Certified Educator Level 2 Exam. Both of us need to complete our recertification this month so we're reflecting about our past experiences with this exam as well as our strategy for preparation.

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Key Information:

• Cost of the exam: $25 USD
• Time: 180 minutes
• Certification is valid for 3 years
• Suggested time to spend on the curriculum: approx. 15 hours
• 11 units total in the curriculum
• Exam is comprised of two sections: A multiple choice, matching, etc section and a task based section
• The majority of the exam is focused on the tasks/scenarios... don't spend too much time on the first section!
• Recertification exams are scenario-based only
• Don't stress... you've got this!
• Don't over analyze the questions - it's not as complicated as you think

Strategies:

• Start with the unit reviews in the curriculum to test your current knowledge
• Try out the tasks in the task cards linked below to test your skills
• Google Sheets + YouTube = Pivot Tables :)
• Focus on the tools that you are unfamiliar with - Maps, Earth, Blogger, Groups, Add-ons, Books, Scholar, etc.

Resources:

• Google Teacher Center
• Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam Episode
• Google's Advanced Curriculum Training for Level 2
• Mockaroo Random Data Generator
• Level 2 Task Cards 
• Google Workspace Skills Checklist
• Fundamentals and Advanced Course Outlines
• Eric Curts Level 2 Checklist 
• Global GEG Bootcamp is coming!
• Google Arts & Culture Episode
• Teaching Resources in Google Arts & Culture
• EduGals YouTube Channel - Subscribe!

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