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What's New in Google - February 2024
Catch up on everything new in Google Workspace for Education from February 2024, and see great ideas and resources! This includes lots of new Google updates and Google resources for your… learn more
Google Education Center
Learning never stops. Start your journey with training courses Learn basic and advanced skills across Google tools with free of charge online training courses designed for educators of… learn more
Google Arts and Culture
So many fun things to see, explore, and experiment with. Explore more art coloring books and color your way through the palettes of famous paintings and cultural images. learn more
GOOGLE SITES’ NEW PAGE AND CREATE A THEME FEATURES
If you work with Google Sites enough, you’ll realize that you can move pages around with ease. You can group them one under another to avoid the overwhelm… learn more
TechNotes: DRAWING FOR LEARNING WITH GOOGLE CANVAS
Artistic editors and apps abound online, but have you taken a look at Google Canvas? In a stylus-powered classroom, this simple tool provides students lots of options. Use… learn more
TechNotes: GOOGLE TIPS AND TRICKS
A collection of activities and tools to use with your students today. learn more
Google for Education: Back to School 2022
Kick off the school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills. learn more
Google for Education on YouTube
Google for Education is about learning for everyone, anywhere. Subscribe to our channel for product news and updates, resources, and ideas. We believe that every student and every… learn more
How to Layer Images in Google Docs
Have you ever been frustrated with getting images in the exact location you want in Google Docs? These new features make this so much easier and give you… learn more
5 Useful Google Features for Teachers
Here are 5 helpful tips for your favorite Google tools! These hidden features will help you and your students be more productive and creative while using Docs, Gmail… learn more
Google Slides Tips & Tricks for Teachers
Ideas for how to use Google Slides in the classroom, tips and tricks for how to format Google Slides, how to add text, audio, video, and hyperlinks to… learn more
Five Google Scholar Features Students Should Know How to Use
Watch this video to see five key features of Google Scholar that students should know how to use. Richard Byne Jul 29, 2021 learn more
Tech & Learning: Google Education Tools and Apps
Google Classroom is the most popular digital tool in education, due to its cost (free!) and the multitude of easy-to-use apps and resources related to it. TL EditorsJune 15,… learn more
Google Applied Digital Skills: Digital Teaching Tools
Use our creative, video-based lessons in the classroom or remotely to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow learn more
Slides Mania
Free creative PowerPoint templates and Google Slides themes -Much more than presentations- learn more
Activities with Google Drawings
Google Drawing is a part of Google that you might not use often, but once you start experimenting with it, the classroom possibilities are endless! Google Drawings gives… learn more
Google for Education Updates You Need to Know!
Google for Education just announced some AH-mazing updates! In this video, I will give you an overview of everything that has been released and things that are coming… learn more
How Create Your First Google Site
How to create your first website using Google Sites. Richard Byrne Feb 28, 2019 learn more
GOOGLE DRIVE BINGO: EXPLORE 25 GOOGLE DRIVE TIPS
One of my favorite Google tools? Google Drive. It’s a phenomenal mixing board for getting things done, saving files, and more. If you have a Google Workspace for… learn more
GOOGLE FORMS: NEW FEATURES FOR FORMATTING AND CUSTOMIZATION
Google forms just got better. Most of us have come to rely on Google forms. They are a great way to collect information, check for understanding, poll a… learn more
100+ Google Quick Tip Videos for Teachers!
There are 100 video tutorials available on the Shake Up Learning YouTube channel! Here’s a handy Google Doc with each video categorized by application. Kasey Bell learn more
Slides Mania: Tips and tricks for Google Slides
Wondering how to take Google Slides to the next level? Here you’ll find some useful tips and tricks to up your slides game. learn more
Best Google Forms Templates for Teachers
2010-2022 Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, by Med Kharbach Pre-designed templates are ready-made forms you can appropriate for a wide variety of purposes. You do not have to… learn more
Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 1 – Chrome) – SULS0103
In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use the Google Chrome web browser or Chromebooks. (This is Part 1 of a 4-part series… learn more
30 Fantastic Free Google Slides Templates and Themes for Teachers
Google Slides is free, easy to use, and offers so many cool options! These Google Slides templates are all also free, and they give you endless ways to… learn more
Google Maps: My Maps
Create and share custom maps with Google My Maps. Draw Add points or draw shapes anywhere. Search Find places and save them to your map. Import Instantly make… learn more
The 12 Days of Chrome-mas 2022
With the holiday season here, I am excited to share some of my favorite tips and tricks for the Chrome web browser! I will be doing this in a… learn more
Use Google Scholar to Learn About Inventors and Inventions
Google Scholar includes an option to find patent filings and read them online. Using that feature is a neat way to learn about inventions and inventors. Richard Byrne … learn more
Applied Digital Skills: Digital Lessons & Curriculum
Google for Education. Collections are lessons organized around a common theme. Students can complete any number of lessons in any order. learn more
Applied Digital Skills: Teacher Resources
Google for Education. Everything you need to teach digital skills. View guides, teacher stories, example projects, and more learn more
Google Earth Project
Eight Projects in Google Earth that you can do with your students in history or geography. Created by Jennifer Wyatt learn more
Teaching Students how to “Google It” to Learn Online Research Skills
These units are a great opportunity to collaborate with the classroom teachers. Each class the students will need a new question to research. You could easily pull in… learn more
57 Google Earth & Maps Tutorials for Teachers and Students
In my playlist of 57 Google Earth and Maps tutorials you'll find directions for everything from the basics of navigation to creating historic map overlays to mapping datasets and… learn more
Google Earth Education
Google’s Geo Tools aren’t just about geography. You can use them to trace Marco Polo’s journey through Asia, to explore the architecture of Barcelona, to measure how Alaska’s… learn more
THE BEST GOOGLE FONT PAIRINGS + MORE DESIGN TIPS FOR TEACHERS
The fonts that appear in your font dropdown are actually just a fraction of the available fonts in Google’s font collection, and it’s super easy to add more.… learn more
Google Drawings Resources
Control Alt Achieve. All of my resources are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 United States license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) In short, you can copy, distribute, and adapt… learn more
How to use Google Drawing with Elementary Students
Google drawing is a free software by Google. It allows users to easily create diagrams and charts. Users can collaborate with each other in real time by using… learn more
Google Groups
Google groups is a great resource for crowd-sourced answers. No matter what the topic, there's an answer – and group – out there. Want to quickly start a… learn more
Google Kid Space
A kids mode with content to help children discover, create, and grow, available on select Android tablets.* Designed with kids’ curiosity in mind Whether it’s animals or art projects,… learn more
Experiments with Google: Web VR Experiments
Web VR brought virtual reality to the web, making it easier for anyone to create, enjoy, and share VR experiences. The next phase of this evolution is WebXR,… learn more
How to Print a Google Form
Google Forms are a digital solution for collecting data, however, sometimes you need either the form or the results on paper. You can use the built in features… learn more
71 Google Slides Tutorials
In my playlist of Google Slides tutorials you'll find everything from the basics of using Google Slides to using the image editing tools in Google Slides to adding… learn more
10 Google Earth and Maps Activities for Math Lessons
Here are directions for measuring perimeter and area in Google Earth. Doing that is one of many ways to incorporate Google Earth into mathematics lessons. Making that video… learn more
Control Alt Achieve
Over time I have created quite a few help guides, presentations, and other training resources for Google-related topics and other educational technology topics. Although these resources can be… learn more
Ditch That Textbook: Google Ideas
Don't know what to do with all those Chromebooks? Or laptops? Or digital devices? The apps in Google's G Suite can unlock creative, collaborative learning. We have TONS… learn more
Four Dozen Google Forms Tutorials
In a video that I published earlier this year I mentioned that the vast majority of my videos don't get more than a few hundred views. But there are some… learn more
Supercharge Google Forms with Add-ons
Google Forms is already a very powerful, full-featured program that allows you to create forms, surveys, polls, quizzes, and more. Thankfully Google allows people to create Add-Ons that can… learn more
Google Applied Digital Skills: Back to School 2023
Kick off the school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills. learn more
11 Ways to Teach Math with Google Drawings
Google Drawings is one of my favorite parts of the Google Drive suite, even though it seems to often get overlooked. Perhaps that is because Google itself hides the… learn more
How to Measure Perimeter and Area in Google Earth
Google Earth is a tool that people often think of as being something that’s only useful for social studies lessons. However, there are many areas in which Google… learn more
Ten Ways to Use Google Earth in Your Classroom
Google Earth is available to use in your web browser, as desktop software, as an iOS app, and as an Android app. All versions can be found at google.com/earth.… learn more
CS First: Teach Computer Science & Coding to Kids
A computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. A curriculum for every classroom. Students learn through video-based lessons, with different themes like… learn more
CREATE EMOJI MASHUPS IN SECONDS WITH THESE EMOJI MAKERS
TCEA TechNotes. Wish you had an easy way to create emojis? Sure, you can find them everywhere on the web. But what about creating your own emoji darlings… learn more
Google Tools and Activities for Art Education
Google tools and activities can offer many ways for students to be creative when making art. Although there is no replacement for getting your hands dirty with finger… learn more
Study Skills and Learning Strategies
Google Applied Digital Skills. These lessons help you learn effective study skills and techniques to prepare for projects, tests and exams. learn more
A Complete Guide to the 15+ Google Workspace Apps
Want to unlock the full potential of Google Workspace? Here's a comprehensive overview of the most useful Google apps to boost your productivity. Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)… learn more
Google Slides 101: Tips and Tricks Every Teacher Needs To Know
Google Slides is a favorite teaching tool for many educators, both in person and online. With a huge selection of free features and options, this powerhouse allows teachers… learn more
12 GOOGLE DOCS FEATURES TO INFUSE STYLE, EFFICIENCY, AND FUN
TCEA TechNotes. These quick and breezy Google Docs features are destined to provoke delightful “wow” reactions from both you and your fellow document adventurers! Your documents will captivate… learn more
71 Google Slides Tutorials for Teachers and Students
In the Google Slides tutorials, you’ll find everything from the basics of using Google Slides to using the image editing tools in Google Slides to adding audio to… learn more
Creating with Google Earth: 10 activities to try
Google Earth's new creation tools let students demonstrate their learning on a map. Tell stories. Share information. Then share it with class! Google Earth calls itself "the world's… learn more
How To Use Google Earth For Teaching
Google Earth is an online virtual rendering of the planet earth in great detail. It combines satellite imagery and street view photos to create a seamless image that… learn more
How to Make a Rubric with Multiple Choice Grid in Google Forms
While almost all of us use Google Forms, I think that the Multiple Choice Grid option is one of the lesser-used question types. There are many great reasons… learn more
The Ultimate Google Sites Tutorial [20 Templates & Examples]
Looking to build a new website or give your current site a makeover? Google Sites let you quickly create and customize websites with an accessible and easy-to-use platform. By Allie… learn more
Best Google Tools for English Language Learners
Learn how to use Google tools for translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, dictionary, screencasting and more. The best Google tools for English language learners are now more powerful than ever… learn more
Google Search Tools Students Often Overlook
The default action for students to take when given a research task is to turn to Google. Unfortunately, many students won't venture much beyond the first couple of… learn more
YouTube: Technology for Teachers and Students
The videos on this channel will help you learn how to use a wide range of computer software applications, educational websites, and other technology tools. Watch for a… learn more
8 Googley Wintertime Activities for Kids
This is a time of year when we look for some fun activities to keep our students focused and active. If possible it is great to find projects… learn more
How to Write a Cover Letter
Explain your skills and experiences to a potential employer by writing a compelling cover letter in Google Docs. learn more
What's New in Google - November 2023
Catch up on everything new in Google Workspace for Education from November 2023, and see great ideas and resources! learn more
Infographic 7 Basic Steps for a Google Form
New to using Google Forms? This tool is essential for teachers to not only save time but to be adaptive to student needs. Use Forms to survey students,… learn more
GOOGLE’S APPOINTMENT SCHEDULES PROVIDES MORE OPTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Google has recently made some major improvements to its solution for scheduling appointments using Google Calendar. Appointment Schedules make it possible for any individual to use the system… learn more
Teaching Cultural Literacy Using Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture is an interactive platform that explores the intersection of art and culture with history, science, and technology. The potential of Google Arts & Culture… learn more
Google Forms: Adding a List of Calendar Dates
If you need to add a whole list of items to a multiple choice, choose from a list or checkboxes item type you can copy and paste from… learn more
10 Ways to Add Emojis in Google Tools
Emojis can be a fun and creative tool for educational activities. They are easy to use, can represent many ideas, work well with any age range, and are just… learn more
EdTech Cool Tool - Goblin Tools
This post is Day 4 of my "Cool Tools 2023" series where we are exploring some of the year's best tools for teaching and learning. This year we… learn more
STREAMLINE WORKFLOW WITH GOOGLE FORMS
In today’s rapidly evolving school system, teachers and administrators are required to document everything from exterior door security checks to gifted and talented program referrals. Managing these tasks… learn more
What’s New in Google for Education?
Find out what's new in Google for Education in this timely update guide. The latest slew of updates from Google means the software designed for educational institutions has… learn more
2023 GOOGLE RESOURCE ROUNDUP
Every year, I gather all the fabulous Google resources from our TechNotes blog and put them all in one place for you. This year, we’ve had some amazing… learn more
SURPRISING CLASSROOM WAYS TO USE GOOGLE FORMS
EASY EDTECH PODCAST 253. In this episode, I’m excited to share a dozen innovative educator-friendly ways to use Google Forms. You’ll also hear practical tips on leveraging this… learn more
15 Updates to Make Google BETTer
This week Google is in London at BETT, the world’s biggest educational technology exhibition. At the event, companies from all around the world show off their latest and greatest… learn more
MAKE “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” STORIES WITH GOOGLE FORMS AND AI
How to create stories for students. Use Google Forms and AI to make interactive, cross curricular adventures for students. Or help them create their own. Written by Belinda Howell… learn more
How to Remove Image Backgrounds in Google Slides
Here's a great new feature of Google Slides, image background removal with just one click! Richard Byrne Dec 19, 2023 learn more