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Google News and Updates

• Additional language support for live captions in Google Meet
• Create and work with documents that contain multiple page orientations in Google Docs
• Open Office attachments from Gmail in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click
• Some Google Meet settings now “sticky” for Education users
• Take a snowy stroll with Street View
• Create a festive song with Blob Opera
• 20 years of Year in Search

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• Virtually raise your hand to ask a question in Google Meet
• Accept knocks in bulk in Google Meet
• Expanding Google Arts & Culture with Expeditions
• Expeditions app and Tour Creator going away

Google Arts & Culture is a non-profit initiative. They work with cultu...

Google News and Updates

• Google for Education transformation reports window open, availability expanded worldwide (Seven key areas of transformation are here.)
• Replace your background in Google Meet
• Office editing mode is now the default editing mode for Office files in Drive on the web
• Try out these Google features on your new iPhone

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From Patti Young: Hi Kasey and Matt, I love your podcast and look forward ...

• 9 Chromebook and G Suite for Education features to make learning more accessible

Build classroom community with Google

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Get to know you activities

• Student interest surveys wit...

Google News and Updates

• Introducing Google Workspace https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2020/10/introducing-google-workspace.html 
• This year, teachers have gone the distance
• Create and view tasks in the Google Calendar mobile apps
• Increase engagement with Q&A and polls in Google Meet

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Google Form to serve as a contact form

FAQ document: If a student/parent asks a question, add it to the FAQ doc

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• The Anywhere School: 50+ Google for Education updates
• MEET
  • In September, we’ll kick off with a larger tiled view of up to 49 people and an integrated Jamboard whiteboard for collaboration. We’ll also release new controls so moderators can choose to always join first, end meetings for all participants, disable in...

Google News and Updates

• Use the new Google Chat app for fast and reliable communication
• New quick settings help you optimize your Gmail layout
• New Google Groups now generally available
• Learn and play together as a family with Chromebook

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Susan Vincentz (Kentucky): Using screencastify to record and export audio only

Stephanie Howell (Ohio)

• Google Educator Groups (GEG) resources

Katie Wardrobe (Australia)

Google News and Updates

• Keep tabs on your tabs in Google Chrome
• Google Meet is here to host your video meetings, for free
• New ways Google Duo helps make time together more special

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Google Classroom and Drive cleanup for the EOY

• https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-classroom-cleanup-tips-for-the-end-of-the-year/
• https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/13-tips-to-organize-your-google-drive/

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Google News and Updates

• To every teacher, thank you times infinity
• New Google Lens features to help you be more productive at home
• Kids can learn at home with Read Along by Google
• Make at-home learning more fun with 3D and AR in Search

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Want to do Tech Like a Pirate stuff?

Website: TechLikeaPirate.com

What’s the focus of the book? (Using tech to create an experience, make learning memorable) “Don’t just teach a...

Google News and Updates

• New features for Google Sites: Templates, announcement banners, and access for children with Google Accounts
• New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
• Maps that bring us closer, even when we're apart
• The science of why remote meetings don't feel the same
• Google Meet premium video meetings—free for everyone

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• “Family” gatherings of older student mentors and...

Google News and Updates

• Present high-quality video and audio in Google Meet
• See up to 16 Google Meet participants at once with a tiled layout
• Start or join a Google Meet video meeting directly from Gmail
• Explore new sites, relive old hikes for National Park Week (Arts & Culture)

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Using Google Tools to Connect with Students

• Encourage connectedness
• Good morning videos
• Office Hours/Check-ins: Keep interacti...

Google News and Updates

• Extending the availability of Google Meet advanced features to all customers through September 30, 2020
• New Meet features to improve distance learning (Start a Meet video chat in Google Classroom)
• 5 tips for effective distance learning during school closures
• Accessibility ideas for distance learning during COVID-19
• If you are not subscribed to the G Suite Updates blog, now is a good time! Click the “subsc...

Google News and Updates

• Create pointers to any file or folder in Google Drive with shortcuts
• Discover podcasts you’ll love with Google Podcasts, now on iOS
• Teach from Home

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What is G Suite for Education

Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teacher and Students (FREE)

Melanie’s Tips:

• Share a quick daily video with your students (Melanie uses the “Shorts” camera in Flipgrid)
• Move items to the top of the stream (t...

Google News and Updates

• Helping educators and students stay connected
• Learn@Home on YouTube
• Connecting people with COVID-19 information and resources
• Now you can transcribe speech with Google Translate
• Join a GEG - Google Educator Group

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Hangouts? Meet? Compare Meet with classic chat video calls

FREE Hangouts Meet Tutorials

Manage Meet Video meeting

13+ over questions - Communicating with Parents and Guard...

• Hangouts Meet improvements for remote learning
• Google’s Home Learning Page
• Google’s COVID-19 Support Resources Page for Educators
• Chromebook App Hub distance learning
• Share your distance learning tips with Google

Carly Black spends he...

Google News and Updates

• With school closures, teachers can keep their lessons going remotely
• Extending Hangouts Meet premium features to all G Suite customers through July 1, 2020
• Math gave Lilian Rincon a voice, and led to her passion
• Hey Google, tell me about an inspiring woman

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Tips for Enabling Distance Learning through G Suite & Chrome (From Google)

How to use Chromebooks offline for e-learning days...

• Google Translate adds five languages
• Addressing equity in CS curriculum with Kapor Center
• Use these 6 tips for better video calls
• Meet the Doodle for Google guest judges

Spring Break is here you might be in the market for some on great reading recommendations as ...

Google News and Updates

• Autocorrect now available for Google Docs on web
• Smart Compose in Google Docs now generally available
• Edit your new Google Sites faster with a revamped Settings menu
• Google Maps 101: how contributed content makes a more helpful map
• The Suite Life: 4 tips for a more manageable Gmail inbox

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Jessica Brogley currently teaches courses in educational technology in the School of Education at ...

Google News and Updates

• New interface in Google Classroom (Post from Alice Keeler)
• 1,000 of the most stunning landscapes in Google Earth
• Helpful shortcuts for Google apps on iOS
• From pop quiz to final exam: Chromebooks pass the test

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"Today’s students must be prepared to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape. The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure tha...