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MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post and podcast episode, I’m going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! Original Episode 66. . Mote (FREE).

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

The post Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know there is a random student selector in the Google Classroom mobile app? Watch the video below to learn how. Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!). © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

The post How to Layer Images in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Have you ever been frustrated with getting images in the exact location you want in Google Docs? Watch the video below to learn how. How to Layer Images in Google Docs. How to Layer Images in Google Docs. See: Copyright Policy.

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MARCH 8, 2023

The post The Google Chrome Side Panel Search appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can open a side panel in Google Chrome? and the side panel also allows you to save reading lists, view bookmarks, and your Google Search journeys.) Watch the video below to learn how. © Shake Up Learning 2023.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

The post How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. New Google Docs feature! You can now add watermarks (text or image) in a Google Doc. Watch the video below to learn how. How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs. How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs.

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MAY 27, 2022

Table Templates in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Table Templates in Google Docs. Table Templates in Google Docs. Related: New Drop-Down Menus in Google Docs. Related: Emojis in Google Docs . Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here! © Shake Up Learning 2022. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 6, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

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MAY 18, 2022

The post Custom Drop-Down Menus in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. You can now insert drop-down menus in Google Docs. Watch the video below to learn how! Custom Drop-Down Menus in Google Docs. Custom Drop-Down Menus in Google Docs. Custom Drop-Down Menus in Google Docs.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The post Emoji Reactions in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Participants can now use emoji reactions in Google Meet. This is great for virtual meetings, presentations, and even distance learning. © Shake Up Learning 2022. See: Copyright Policy. We got a great little update!

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The post How to Voice Type in Google Docs (Speech-to-Text Dictation) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can dictate into Google Docs using voice typing? Watch the video below to learn how. Emoji Keyboard in Google Docs! How to Voice Type in Google Docs (Speech-to-Text Dictation).

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile appeared first on Shake Up Learning. If you use Google Classroom, you should also install the mobile app on you phone (iOS and Android). Watch the video below to learn how. Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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JUNE 29, 2022

The post Auto-Generate Summaries in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Docs can now use AI to auto-generate a summary for your document. View the document outline to add your own summary or let Google do the work for you. Watch the short video below to learn how this works. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 15, 2022

The post Cut, Copy, and Paste Google Drive Files appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Use keyboard shortcuts, Control+X, Control+C, and Control+V to cut, copy, and paste files anywhere in Google Drive. Watch the short video below to learn how this works. Watch the short video below to learn how this works.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 1, 2023

The post How to Pin the Header in Pageless Google Docs Tables appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A new feature in Pageless Google Docs! You can now pin the header of a table in a pageless Google Doc. Watch the short video below to learn how this works. © Shake Up Learning 2023. See: Copyright Policy.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2022

The post The Google Docs Feature You Need: PageLESS Docs! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Another AWESOME NEW Google Docs feature alert! Did you know you don’t have to have page breaks in Google Docs? Watch the short video below to learn how this works. The Google Docs Feature You Need: PageLESS Docs!

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. Lockdown aside, why are more teachers turning to online educational software? Technology allows you to teach and learn from any part of the world with Internet access and electricity.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 11, 2022

The post Emoji Reactions in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A NEW feature in Google Docs! You can now add emoji reactions in Google Docs. Watch the video below to learn how! Emoji Reactions in Google Docs. Emoji Reactions in Google Docs. Related: Emojis in Google Classroom .

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JULY 12, 2022

Screencast App for Chromebooks from Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The new Chrome OS application by Google is called Screencast (Available for all Chromebooks running ChromeOS v. Each recording also downloads automatically to your Google Drive. Screencast App for Chromebooks from Google. The post New!

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AUGUST 19, 2021

The post How to Save Progress in Google Forms! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. When responding to a Google Form, Quiz, or Quiz assignment in Classroom while signed into your Google account, your progress will automatically be saved as a draft for 30 days from your last edit, or until your submission is complete.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

The post How to Add Files to Multiple Folders in Google Drive appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s super easy to add files to multiple folders by using Google Drive shortcuts! Google Drive shortcuts are links to the same original file that can exist in multiple folders. Learn more. See: Copyright Policy.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 8, 2022

The post Embed a Full Page Website in Google Sites appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There’s a new page type available in Google Site–full page embed. This means you can embed an entire webpage inside your Google Site. Watch the short video below to learn how this works. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The post How to Create a Google Classroom Banner with Canva appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There are even templates for your Google Classroom banner or header. Here’s how to customize and upload to Google Classroom. How to Create a Google Classroom Banner with Canva. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post How to Add a Shortcut to a File in Google Drive (and Organize it!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Drive shortcuts allow you to add a link to someone else’s file and access it, search for it, and even put it in a folder in your Drive. How to Add a Shortcut to a File in Google Drive (and Organize it!).

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post How to Customize Fonts and Formatting in Google Forms appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We can now change the fonts and font size in our Google Forms! You can customize the theme for your Google Forms, including the font and font size for the header, questions, and answer text. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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MAY 4, 2022

The post How to Customize the Theme Color in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A NEW feature in Google Classroom! Watch the video below to learn how! How to Customize the Theme Color in Google Classroom. How to Customize the Theme Color in Google Classroom. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The post How to Use Canva Templates in Google Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But how do you use these templates with your favorite Google tools? How to Use Canva Templates in Google Slides. How to Use Canva Templates in Google Slides. Related : How to Create Drag and Drop Activities in Google Slides.

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JULY 15, 2021

The post How to Change the Layout in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Depending on the purpose of your Google Meeting, and how many participants, you may want to change your layout to optimize for your students! There are three different layouts to choose from, or leave it on auto and let Google do it for you.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 9, 2021

The post How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here’s a super cool Google Meet integration for teachers and students! Google Meet allows you to create and share Jams from Google Jamboard on the fly! How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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APRIL 20, 2021

The post Add Bullets and Formatting in Google Classroom! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Classroom formatting is here! We can finally format our posts in Google Classroom with bullets, bold, italics, and underline! Add Bullets and Formatting in Google Classroom! Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post How to Set an Expiration Date on Google Drive Files appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We’ve had this feature for a while, but Google just made it even easier. Watch the video below to learn how. How to Set an Expiration Date on Google Drive Files. Related: Google Drive Search Chips.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post How to Layer and Arrange Images in Google Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can layer and arrange images and objects on top of each other in Google Slides? Learn how to use the arrange tool and group objects together in this quick tutorial. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 5, 2021

The post Teacher Time-Saver: How to Edit the Google Slides Theme appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Save time creating Google Slides by editing the Theme! In Google Slides, you can use the Theme Builder to adjust the theme to your liking, add images, links, and other information that will appear of all of your slides.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 28, 2022

The post How to Schedule Assignments for Multiple Classes in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We can now schedule assignments across multiple classes all at once in Google Classroom. Related: 15 Google Classroom Tips for Teachers. How to Schedule Assignments for Multiple Classes in Google Classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 22, 2021

The post How to Schedule Assignments in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can schedule assignments in Google Classroom? This is a MUST-HAVE Google Classroom skill for teachers. Google recently announced that soon you will be able to schedule multiple classes at once!

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2022

The post Join Google Meet from Docs, Sheets, or Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Now, you can easily join a Google Meet from Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. In addition to the present to Meet option, you can select “Join the call” from the comfort of your favorite Google apps! © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

The post How to Resize Google Slides for Creation Projects, Templates, and More! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One of my favorite uses of Google Slides is creating new projects that are not just presentations. This one little feature really changed how I used Google Slides. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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MAY 27, 2021

The post How to Rotate Text in Google Sheets (Grade Book Style!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Have you ever wanted to rotate text in your Google Sheet so it is tilted vertically like in a grade book? Google Sheets is a fantastic application for teachers and students. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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