Google Tools to Support All Learners
tools, accessibility, UDL
Technology Integration Specialist
Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium
There are many Google tools, apps, extensions and features available to assist all learners. We'll take an in-depth, hands-on look at tools for accessibility, accommodations, text to speech, speech to text, readability, reading comprehension, audio support, navigation, communication, behavior and focus, and more.
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Learn Like a YouTuber: Engaging YouTube-Inspired Classroom Activities
tools, assessment, artifacts
Head Textbook Ditcher
Ditch That Textbook LLC
Let’s face it. Your students spend lots of time on YouTube. Let’s take popular styles of YouTube videos and turn them into learning experiences! In this session, you’ll learn how you — and your students! — can make top-10 videos, unboxing videos and more as a demonstration of learning.
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Making and Taking Virtual Tours with Google Earth
tools, accessibility, DEI, assessment
Technology Integration Specialist
Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium
With Google Earth's Voyager tool you can explore hundreds of pre-made tours and activities, and with the Project tool you and your students can make your own 3D geographic tours of a story, historical event, interesting locations, or any concept from class, including text, images, videos, links, and more!
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Gobs of Goodies From Google (& Other Stuff That Plays Well With Google)
tools, assessment, accessibility, artifacts, DEI
Director of Technology
Lakeland School System
Teachers of any subject or grade level will leave with dozens of ideas for using Google tools (and some non-Google resources) for increasing creativity, productivity, collaboration and communication. A thorough file of all resources will be shared so you can explore in more detail later, at your convenience.
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Don't Fear the F Word — Google Sheets 101
tools, productivity, accessibility, assessment
Director of Technology
Lakeland School System
Conquer your fear of spreadsheet "F"unctions and "F"ormulas. Get hands-on practice combining text functions into handy formulas that can be time-savers for any teacher. No spreadsheet experience required! Will focus on Google Sheets but most can be transferred to Excel.
Fast Hacks Using Google for Productivity
tools, accessibility, assessment, productivity
Founder CEO
Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC
Need to work smarter and faster? This is THE session for ALL educators to combine their knowledge of Google products and learn the tips and tricks to use them FASTER and BETTER than ever! This fast-paced session will have you using these tips before leaving the session.
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Be an #A11y with Google Apps for Education
tools, UDL, accessibility, assessment, productivity
STEM Coach
Prince William County Schools
*This is actually two 30 minute sessions. The beginning of the video discusses 2e students and tools to use with them. The second session is on Google Apps.
This session will share the ways to get the most out of accessibility features you and your students can use in Google Apps for Education tools. These tools are great for all students, especially those needing accessibility or language support.
Hipster Google: Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
tools, accessibility, productivity, creativity, innovation
Technology Integration Specialist
Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium
You know about Google Docs, Gmail and Search, but what about other hidden Google gems? Learn about 70+ educational tools including nGram, Trends, AutoDraw, Music Lab, Toontastic, Landlines, Meme Buddy, Reverse Image Search, Instant Search Cards, Semantris, Grasshopper, Art Palette, Timelapse, Data GIF Maker, Read Along, Floom, Scroobly and more!