GTA a no :-(

Well, today I got the bad news.  I was not selected to attend the Google Teacher Academy this year in New York.

Here is the email I received:

It would have been great to get some feedback or advice moving forward but none was given.  I'm not sure how to proceed.  I am SURE I will apply again when it becomes available next time.

See my application here

Google Teacher Academy Application

Whew!  My application made it!

This past Sunday was the submission day for application for Google Teacher Academy.  It is ironic that the submission day was also my birthday.  I'm hoping that is a good sign.

I'm hoping to be selected to learn aside many other GTA educators and continue to network and build my Professional Learning Network.

What do I hope to gain from GTA:

• Connect with educators from all over the world
• Build and grow my Professional Learning Network
• Add my expertise in grading, assessment and flip-teaching to the GTA
• Improve my knowledge and skill in the area of Google Apps
• The ability to come back to my district and train other educators since we are a google Apps district.
• Become a better user of sketchUp
• Begin and continue my love of Google Products!

My GTA video:

Information about Google Teacher Academy:

The GTA is a FREE professional development experience designed to help primary and secondary educators from around the globe get the most from innovative technologies. Produced by CUE, each Academy is an intensive, two-day event during which participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, receive resources to share with colleagues, and immerse themselves in a supportive community of educators making impact.

-http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/google-teacher-academy.html

What is Google Teacher Academy?: http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/google-teacher-academy.html

About Google Teacher Academy: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/04/about-google-teacher-academy.html

Google Teacher Academy Resources: https://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/

Sample GTA agenda: https://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2011-04-20


Fingers crossed.....