April 2018

Check out CopyComments in Classroom!

EdTechChristina Google G Suite , ,

Super cool… check this out!

Previously, I emailed that comments are now included when we share Google Docs and Slides with students.  However, the comments did not appear when assigning Docs and Slides through Google Classroom.  Until now…

Now, we can create a Google Doc or Slide with comments (perhaps to clarify directions, share reminders of group roles, or just to respond to student work) that “stick” with the Doc or Slide when shared via Google Classroom.

Click HERE for a detailed video (4 minutes) from NovaLearn explaining the process

It works because of a Google Chrome Extension called CopyComments for Classroom, which you’ll find to the right of the address bar/Omnibox when logged into your OUESD Google account using the Chrome browser (or on a Chromebook).  It looks like this:

 

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Where’s Waldo? In Google Maps!!

EdTechChristina Geo Tools, Google G Suite ,

He’s playing around on Google Maps, but just for this week only!!  As part of this year’s April Fool’s fun, Google has modified Google Maps (maps.google.com) to include a search for Waldo and four of his friends all around the world!

Students will have fun sprucing up their geography skills while also practicing their mouse skills and paying close attention to details.  What’s not to love about Waldo?  Good luck!

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Padlet is no longer free! :-(

EdTechChristina Web 2.0

On a 🙁 note and as an FYI in case you haven’t heard yet- Padlet is no longer a free service.  🙁  🙁  🙁

Teachers can still create three free “pads” with unlimited posts (and will include advertisements), but anything beyond the three “pads” now costs $99.00 year (and will be ad-free).

If you’re a big Padlet user, now might be a good time to consider switching to Google Docs or Slides for collaborative work.  The look is different (although there are similar templates available), but it’s free and can accomplish many of the same goals.  Let me know if you’d like some ideas or have any questions.

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