Misc. web tools and sites:
10 ways Google tools can make the end of the year ROCK - Via DITCH THAT TEXTBOOK
This is cool! - First-Ever 3D VR Filmed in Space | One Strange Rock (This also works with Google cardboard or other viewers. If you have not looked at other 360 YouTubes -you can move the video around, give it a try! You can even pause the video and move it around.) They have a ton of other 360 videos on YouTube.
Adobe Spark Activities for Elementary Students. Remember it's free and easy!
A Hyperdoc Unit That Will Blow Your Mind! (An extensive lesson with some ideas you can use within your Hyperdocs as well!)
Here's an awesome tool and tip that our very own Megan Good shared with our High School staff. Our Norris teachers ROCK! Thanks for sharing this Megan! Just found a website called gimkit.com. You can use your quizlet sets with it to create a review game for students. I know this time of year my students are getting a little tired of quizlet, kahoot and even nearpod so this could be something new to share! For the free version you can create 5 kits, but with how easy it is to set up with quizlet, I may just delete and create new kits if I would need more.
The new Gmail!
5 Powerful New Gmail Features You Need to Start Using Right Now - this is a nice list with screenshots. Also, it shows a few new features coming soon.
13 Essential Gmail Terms and Features You Should Know About - This is a nice list of settings, apps, and features that may improve your Gmail experience.
New Coding App/Tool available for teaching:
This week, Google released a free app called Grasshopper that teaches adults how to code JavaScript on their phones. https://goo.gl/KHUkAc
Great Whiteboard site!
Easy Chalk - WOW - a bunch of features! Without logging in (Free) you have a lot of features to use but cannot save what you have drawn. (You could use 3rd-party screenshot tool.) You get some added features when you create an account, but you are only given 30 days free)
Note- I have added this to my Whiteboard and drawing tools doc along with some other great ones!
Google Slides:
New features - New in Google Slides: linking in Docs, guides and rulers, and improved commenting.
Google Forms:
Google Sheets:
WOW New - Think macro: record actions in Google Sheets to skip repetitive work - Starting today, you can record macros in Sheets and save yourself time! (This short 1-minute video will give you an idea of how a macro works.
They have also added some nice formatting features and more! Check it out - Additional details on the new macro recorder and formatting options in Google Sheets.
Make checkboxes in Google Sheets! - Check it out!
Get more control over chart data labels in Google Sheets - New Feature April 2018.
Get more templates in Google Sheets - Template Gallery and Template Vault are a couple add-ons that will add a few more. Here are a few sites with some nice templates:
IOS APPS/TIPS:
This iOS Trick Makes it 100% Less Annoying to Move Apps Around -WOW I never knew this one!
A few good reminders:
Remember - avoid the reply all if it's not needed! It's fine in many instances - but often you can just send the person a direct email instead of letting everyone know you were kind enough to thank them. There are times we do want to do a reply all! Sometimes it's adding a new tip or comment that helps the thread. But, as much as we love you... maybe it's better to directly email the person if you liked the new dip or cookies that were in the lounge.
Never fall for a fake pop-up on your screen and "call for support". They want your credit card! They are finding more ways to get your personal info and money. Always be cautious.
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