The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

I started the day with Eric Curts and “ Beyond the Slideshow: Unleashing Student Creativity with Google Slides” I learned so many things from him today as I started my ISTE Live attendance. . on Google Docs. This is definitely going to help me make google docs more user-friendly for students and teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Google has been digitally transforming the education industry for 10 years since it launched Google Classroom in 2014. Now, more than 150 million students and educators rely on Google Workspace for Education. However, some schools…

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

So, today, I'm spending time in Google Bard , which is actually significantly improved from just a few weeks ago when I first had a conversation with it. I focused on ELA two days ago, so today, I'd feed the similar prompts I used for ChatGPT into Google Bard to compare the difference. ChatGPT keeps the prompts and the answers.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over 170 million students and instructors use Google Workspace for Education worldwide, and according to Business Insider, the platform now has more than 9 million paying subscribers, up from 6 million in 2020. Now, Google has integrated the power of generative artificial intelligence into all Workspace applications.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hackers dont have to use very sophisticated, high-tech exploits to get into a schools security system.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Around the same time, Chromebooks popped up, and as more schools invested in one-to-one device initiatives, more students connected to Googles suite of cloud applications. A bit over a decade ago, some forward-thinking school districts began to transition their on-premises email to the cloud.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Google has recently unveiled a set of new templates for Google Slides, offering educators fresh and innovative ways to create engaging presentations for their classrooms. These templates are designed to save time and inspire creativity, making lesson planning more efficient and enjoyable.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Google Sites offers an excellent platform for creating dynamic and engaging student portfolios. Student portfolios serve multiple purposes in education: How to The post Unlocking Student Potential: Using Google Sites for Student Portfolios appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network. Why Create Student Portfolios?

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

and creating something with them.Sometimes, the sheer number of words in these dense resources keep us from even diving in -- or finding the quick answer that we need.That's where Google's Notebook […] The post Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. synthesizing them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Google Earth Tours: Students explore locations, sharing fascinating facts with peers. Real-World Applications: Google Earth presentations connect learning with real-world geography, making lessons more relatable and memorable. Technology Integration: Essential for implementing Common Core standards without adding extra layers.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Learn how to bring Google Slides Animations into your classroom by using Star Wars as an introductory lesson. The post Create your own Star Wars Movies using Google Slides Animation Videos appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2025

First, we'll talk about how Apple intelligence works and how it is accessible in the apps and web browsers that our students use and a little about how it compares to Gemini which our students are using in Google Docs. And yes, students CAN use Apple Intelligence in Google Docs.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Proper user lifecycle management can ensure that teachers, staff and students won’t have to worry about not having access to Microsoft Outlook or their Google Workspace for Education documents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2023

Before you call your IT guy or the tech teacher, here’s what you do: Google it. Type the question into Google and push send. A: One of the best gifts I have for students and colleagues alike is how to solve this sort of problem. 80% of the problems I am asked can be answered that way. You have lots of company in that sentiment.

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Learning in Hand

JANUARY 7, 2025

A header in Google Forms is a wide rectangular image that appears at the top of each section of a form. Unlike Google Classroom headers, Google Forms does not dim or crop your image for viewers, ensuring it displays at full brightness and original proportions. When played in succession, the slides create an animation.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

Google made headlines last year when it imposed storage limits on the cloud applications in its Google Workspace for Education suite. Prior to that point, many users at the K–12 level treated their Google Drive storage like an electronic junk drawer. Files were thrown into it and often forgotten about.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

ViewSonic is partnering with Google on a new internet appliance that, when plugged in to any compatible digital whiteboard, promises seamless access to the Google ecosystem along with its advanced security features. Tech-savvy K–12 teachers often rely on digital whiteboards to support collaboration, engagement and productivity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 2025

Here are quick, safe spots to send students for research ( click here for updates to the list ): CoolKidFacts kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzesall 100% suitable for children Dimensions academic research gearedfor college-level Fact Monster help with homework and facts Google Earth Timelapse what changes to the planet over time Google (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are excellent resources to promote geography lessons: 2-minute geology Atlas –Barefoot World Atlas is an interactive 3D globe for iPad BatchGeo—map locations Breathing earth–the environment Continents explained (with humor) Dig hole through the earth with Google Earth Digipuzzles Felt.com –map geographic locations in a spreadsheet forecast weather (..)

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Key Takeaways: Free Apps for Writing : Explore tools like Book Creator, Canva, and Google Docs to enable multimodal storytelling and provide accessibility options such as speech-to-text. How can teachers balance the demands of teaching foundational skills with writing practice?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2025

Here’s how you can memorize the first 100 digits of Pi: Here are some websites students will enjoy to enrich the day ( click for updates on this list ): Calculating Pi with Real Pies –crazy video, but lots of views Discovering Pi with Google Sheets Find your Pi Day- -where is your birthday in the endless numbers of Pi?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how you do it: Open your word processing program (MS Word, Google Docs, or another). Thanksgiving Poll Time required: Minimal Create a poll in Google Forms or another favorite. Holiday examples include this Thanksgiving pumpkin and these holiday bells. Silhouettes are perfect for this sort of project.

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Learning in Hand

JANUARY 14, 2025

However, Google Slides does not support direct SVG uploads and will return an error if you try. Workaround for SVGs in Google Slides: Although Google Slides doesnt support direct SVG uploads, you can use a workaround. Save the presentation as a PPTX file and upload it to Google Drive.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Enter Brisk Teaching, a revolutionary Google Chrome extension designed specifically for educators. This AI-powered "teaching assistant" is not just a time-saver but a game-changer […] The post Create lesson plans, quizzes, and presentations in seconds with this must-have Google Chrome extension appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Learning Management Systems (LMS) : Platforms like Blackboard, Canvas, and Google Classroom are commonly used to manage course content and student interaction. Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

The completed list can be shared using a simple Word or Google Doc or more professionally with a class Biblionasium or Goodreads account. Another interesting option for older students is the Google Forms add-on calledCheckitout.Students enter all relevant information into a Google Form which automatically populates to a spreadsheet.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

However, last year, Google, Apple and Microsoft announced plans to support passkeys, a stronger alternative to passwords. Earlier this year, Google integrated passkeys into some versions of Google Workspace. The National Cybersecurity Alliance encourages strong passwords as a priority for maintaining strong cybersecurity.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Engaging Activities for Social Learners Collaborate with purpose : Small group projects, partner tasks, and collaborative writing work well- especially with real-time collaborative tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Apps like Notion , Google Keep , and OneNote are great for organizing thoughts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750) delivered via Google Classroom each class is about four weeks Normally, we charge $750 for five people. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Below are the three prompts that I entered into Google Gemini. We also identified the need to utilize lesson hooks at the beginning of the class and find ways to make the standards relevant. It was at this point that I modeled how AI could be used. a: Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Here are fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else ( click here for updates on this list): Drag-and-drop games Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve Games and puzzles ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu Match Puppy jigsaw Rebus (..)

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Google Generative AI) on attribution, writer visibility, and website traffic. AI Tools (12:47) I reflect on how AI changed the tone and structure of a piece I wrote by hand when I attempted to convert it into a newsletter, highlighting the subtle ways AI can alter writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Once a video is open in the editor, other videos can easily be added from Google Drive or uploaded to add into the video, so I can literally screencast from my Chromebook, PC, and Mac and pull them together into a quick video all using my web browser on each device! Add Interactive Questions to the Final Video.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Product Expert who has spoken at national conferences including SXSW EDU, the National Council for the Social Studies, and ISTE. What if I could comment in a Google Jamboard Jam? What is Figjam? How do these apps work? How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account?

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Neo LMS

MAY 31, 2022

Create escape rooms using Google . You can create a Google Site to house all of the relevant content for the breakout. This means that you can embed a Google form. Alternatively, you can use physical other clues on paper and create a Google Form for the locks and letter combinations. Add special clues .

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