Google has some new updates that may increase your efficiency and effectiveness. Here they are (click on the resource links to find out more):
Google Classroom has a new setting- It stops students from removing themselves from Google Classroom- Resource link
Drive content has new notifications- If your content violates the abuse program policies, you will be notified that the conetent is no longer shareable- Resource link
Google Calendar now shows profile icons next to calendar events on the movile app, so you know which calendar it is on (on mobile app)- Resource link
Google Sites now allows you to copy a single page or subset of pages- Great for reporoducing a class or unit website or creating a student template for a site- Resource link
Gmail allows you to indicate whether you’ll join a meeting virtually or in person- Resource link
Slides allows you to hide the filmstrip now- This allows you to have all the editing functionality of being in edit mode (think clicking and dragging around on the Newline boards) and seeing more of your slide and less of the menus around it. Resource link
Google Calendar events allows you to add meeting notes right in the event- This will give you a collaboration space right off the bat. Resource link
Google Meet in Classroom - Resource link
* Meet link always on side of class stream
* Students join a waiting room while waiting to get ino Meet with teacher.
* Guests must ask to join
* Co-teachers will be co-hosts (multiple people with host controls)
New accessibility features- Resource link