I just finished taking the Google Certified Educator Level 1 test and wanted to write a quick post about how the test has changed. The last time I took one of these tests was in 2020. You have to retake the certification exam every three years to keep your certification. The test is radically different from what it was in 2020. The test no longer has the scenarios that it once included. Instead, the three-hour exam consists of 35 multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and true or false questions. It is also "open-book" meaning your browser isn't locked down and you may research answers to the questions. The last time I took the test, I was unable to access anything outside of the exam due to a much stricter proctor policy. Scheduling the test has also changed. When I took the test the first time, they had just moved to a system where you schedule a specific time. They have reverted back to signing up for the test, the test becomes available in 24 to 48...
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