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The iCEV CTE Blog

The latest ideas, tips, strategies and trends for CTE teachers and administrators.

Computer Applications | Google Apps | Middle School | Google Sheets

By: Brad Hummel
August 11th, 2021

Instructing students in a new application such as Google Sheets can be overwhelming, both for you and your learners. You may be familiar with teaching Google Docs as a word processor resource for your students, but you might be less comfortable using Google Sheets to help students learn how to create and manage spreadsheets. You want to provide your classes with resources that are interesting, age-appropriate, and meet your educational standards. Since spreadsheets can often be confusing, you want to make sure the resources you use are relevant to your students.

Computer Applications | Google Apps

By: Emma Stanton
July 15th, 2021

As a computer applications curriculum developer, we work with thousands of teachers every year. Many are looking for new resources to teach their students how to use Google Apps.

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Google Apps | Microsoft Office

By: Kimberly Cantrell
April 27th, 2021

Do you have a classroom full of Chromebooks? Due to the nature of Microsoft and Google, CTE teachers often wonder how to incorporate iCEV's Microsoft lessons in a classroom packed with Google Chromebooks.

Computer Applications | Google Apps

By: Katie Schneider
November 12th, 2020

NOTE: The Google Workspace exam (formerly the GSuite Certification) was retired by Google on January 1, 2021. Learn more about the exam retirement here. Many schools and teachers across the US are looking to expand their technology and computer curriculum to include certification options for their students.

Computer Applications | Google Apps

By: Bri Stauffer
August 6th, 2020

The G Suite certification measures a student’s proficiency with Google applications to create professional-looking content and collaborate with others.

Computer Applications | Google Apps | Google Forms

By: Chris Zook
September 6th, 2018

Google Forms is quickly becoming a staple of Google Applications (G Suite) in schools across the country.