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Google Mania Month
Google Mania Month
This month's focus is all things Google! From shortcuts, to helpful extensions, to fun finds, this month's newsletter is here to expand your Google experience.
This month's focus is all things Google! From shortcuts, to helpful extensions, to fun finds, this month's newsletter is here to expand your Google experience.
Clearing Cache and Cookies
Clearing Cache and Cookies
Regularly clearing your the stored data from internet browsers (cache and cookies) is important to keep your websites running quickly and smoothly. Please watch the short video to learn how to clear your cache and cookies from a teacher device, as well as a student device (Chromebook).
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Mac/HP Shortcuts
Mac/HP Shortcuts
Use COMMAND rather than Control (CTRL)
Chromebook Shortcuts
Chromebook Shortcuts
Use CONTROL (CTRL) rather than Command.
Speech to Text
Speech to Text
Sometimes, students struggle to type. If typing is not the focus, one way to accommodate students is to allow students to use Speech to Text tools in GSuite. This easy to use tool is available for Google Slides and Google Docs, regardless of the user's device.
Extensions to Accommodate ALL Learners
Extensions to Accommodate ALL Learners
Google Dictionary
Google Dictionary
FREE Chrome Extension that allows students to right click on a word and receive a definition. Did I mention this works for the majority of sites when using Google? (not just Google products!)
VISOR Extension
VISOR Extension
FREE Chrome Extension that allows the user to change the visuals of a site, article, or document. Students can highlight areas, block out areas, and create a "visor" for their reading and learning.
Fun Extensions Everyone Should Try
Fun Extensions Everyone Should Try
MEME BUDDY
MEME BUDDY
Use your voice to make a MEME. Using Google's AI, your voice can create a meme with just a few suggestions. Encourage your students to create MEMEs, use them in lessons, or re-establish expectations in a fun and creative way.
AUTO DRAW
AUTO DRAW
Auto Draw is another Google Experiment that uses Google's AI to take your drawings and make them look professionally done! All images can be saved and used in other presentations such as Slides, Docs, and Drawings
Table created by Kristen Vollmar (Technology Teacher at Pickerington Elementary and Violet Elementary Schools)
What do we do in Technology Class?
What do we do in Technology Class?
Curious what we do in Technology Class? Check out this brief overview or email me with your questions!
Curious what we do in Technology Class? Check out this brief overview or email me with your questions!
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