Google Sheets for Educators – A Beginner’s Course
New to spreadsheets? Build confidence with Google Sheets and learn practical ways to organize information and track classroom data through hands-on practice.
For teachers in any subject · Beginners welcome · 4 CTLE hours
Wednesdays, December 2 & 9, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM Eastern
- WhenDecember 2 & 9, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM Eastern each day - WhereVirtual on Zoom
- Professional credit4 CTLE hours
Two sessions, one week apart. Practice between sessions and bring your questions back to the group.
Make everyday classroom tasks easier.
Spreadsheets can be incredibly useful tools for teachers, but getting started can feel a little overwhelming. In this beginner-friendly, two-part workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of Google Sheets and discover how to use it to organize information, keep track of classroom data, and make everyday tasks a little easier.
We’ll start with the basics: creating and navigating a spreadsheet, entering and organizing information, formatting cells, and using functions. Through guided practice and practical examples drawn from classroom teaching, you’ll build confidence using simple spreadsheet tools and apply practical spreadsheets for your own use.
The two sessions will be held one week apart, giving you time to practice what you’ve learned, try things out on your own, and bring back any questions or challenges. The second session will build on your experience and help you become more comfortable using Sheets.
No prior spreadsheet experience is necessary. Whether you’ve never opened Google Sheets or have only used it occasionally, you’ll leave with a solid foundation and practical skills you can put to work in your classroom.
What you’ll learn
- Create and navigateStart a Google Sheets spreadsheet and get comfortable moving around it.
- Organize classroom dataEnter and organize information using examples drawn from classroom teaching.
- Format cells and use functionsPractice simple spreadsheet tools that make your information easier to work with.
- Build confidence through practiceTry the tools between sessions, then return with questions and challenges.
Schedule and what to bring
- Session 1: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM Eastern.
- Session 2: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM Eastern.
- Format: Virtual on Zoom.
- Audience: Teachers in any subject who are new to Google Sheets or have limited spreadsheet experience.
- CTLE: 4 hours available.
Bring a laptop, Chromebook, or desktop computer so you can follow along and practice using Google Sheets during the workshop.
Ethel Khanis (she/her)
Regents Chemistry and Data Analytics educator
Ethel Khanis teaches Regents Chemistry and Data Analytics virtually at Virtual Innovators Academy, New York’s only fully virtual public high school. She is a Master Science Teacher Fellow at Math for America, grade team lead, new teacher mentor, UFT delegate, and a Desmos Fellow.
She also teaches a STEM Socratic seminar course focused on critical thinking and data analysis using Google Sheets.
Payment and participation questions
How much does the workshop cost?
See Eventbrite for current ticket prices, fees, and availability.
Can my school pay by invoice or purchase order?
Schools and organizations can request invoice or purchase-order support. Visit the Registration FAQ for the process and a template letter for administrators. For invoice or PO questions, contact bookkeeper@stemteachersnyc.org.
What if price is a barrier?
Contact registration@stemteachersnyc.org to ask about available support. CUNY and other partner-campus pre-service teachers can also email the registration team to check eligibility for free participation.
Where are the refund and participation policies?
The Eventbrite listing states refunds are available up to 14 days before the event. Read the Registration FAQ for full refund, cancellation, ticketing, photography, and recording policies. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, inform STEMteachersNYC before the workshop starts.
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