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Using Go Guardian

Go Guardian - Cat Harris 10.9.20

Using an ELMO - or any Document Camera - at home with Google Meet

How to use a Document Camera in Google Meet

How to use an ELMO in Google Meet - shared by Elmo USA

How to FIX backwards images when using a Document Camera in Google Meet

When the document camera is hooked up to the computer, teachers will need to use software so that it can be projected in Google Meet. Once it is in Meet, teachers can use it for live or recorded instruction. They can use "IPEVO Visualizer" software (which seems very good and more widely used) and download it for free: https://www.ipevo.com/software/visualizer Teachers can also try software which was shared by Elmo: https://imagemate-c.com/ It is also free and allows teachers to use a variety of tools with the document camera. It looks like it will work with any Elmo, but you do need to use a Chrome browser.

Audio in Google Slides

How-to add Audio to Google Slides

Have you wanted to do a voiceover in Google Slides but aren't sure how? Watch this video to learn how to add audio clips in Google Slides.

** Remember - in order to add the audio clips, they must be saved as .mp3 or .wav files. If your audio clip is saved as an m4a, convert the file by using zamzar.com or the "Audio, Image, Archive Converter in our Google Apps.**

Screencasting

Part of Screencastify PD.webm

Some tips about using Screencastify New

Free Code-Screencastify Full Version *New*

Screencastify Directions *New*

Embedding Screencastify Video into Google Slides *New*

Screencastomatic *New*

**NEW**

How to HEAR AUDIO and VIDEO when using SCREENCASTIFY:

1. Open Screencastify

2. Select "Browse Tab" and then click "Show More Options" :

3. Under "Show more options" find "Tab Audio" and turn that on:

Now the video in that tab should be clearly heard in your Screencastify video. You can pause the video as you go and talk with your students, the same as you would in any Screencastify video.

Kami-PDF Extension

We now have the full version of Kami, a PDF and annotation extension, through 6/30/2020. This extension will automatically work as the full version with @rsd17.org email addresses in our district. In order to use with students, the extension needs to be installed on your computer and on your students computers. Information, directions, and the extension link are followed:

Kami Extension*New*

Kami For Remote Learning*New*

How to integrate Kami and Google Classroom*New*

Kami Student Directions*New*

Split Screen Extensions New

Tab Resize- This Chrome extension allows you to split your screen by selecting from a variety of layouts including 1x1, 1x2, 2x1, or 2x2. You can align left or right, drag the borders, or create your own layout.

Tab Scissors- This simple Chrome extension splits a window into two at the selected tabs.

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