Quickly open a word definition with the Google Dictionary Chrome Extension.
Google Dictionary (by Google) – Chrome Web Store
Once installed, a pop up will now show when words are selected on a web page.
Along with the definition is a speaker icon which will read the word out loud for the student. This would be a great tool for students to use as they visit websites that may have unfamiliar words on them.
How to use the calculator built in to Google. This may be an old trick, but it’s still very useful. When performing a Google search, you can instead type a problem to solve, such as 23*21 like in the example pic above. Google will then switch to calculator mode and show you the answer. You…
Vidnote is a simple Youtube video player that allows you to add time stamped notes to a video. It doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles of other services, but if you are looking for something simple and easy to use, check it out. To get started, click the Delete Notes link to remove…
Although we are familiar with JPEG and GIF images, a lot of websites have been switching over to WEBP.Unfortunately, that format isn’t compatible with some things, so here are a couple of ways to save that image as a more compatible type. Image file types Pictures on the computer come in various forms, such as…
Source: Backpack for Google Drive – a student-centered, Google-based approach to student portfolios. This could be a nice way to use Google’s products in the creation of student portfolios. The biggest issue I see is that they are breaking my number one rule when dealing with vendors, no pricing information is available. If I have…
Teachers are often faced with the challenge of condensing hours of video content into a single, easy-to-understand summary. While this can seem like a daunting task, there are several benefits to creating video summaries that make it well worth the effort. One of the most important reasons for creating video summaries is that they help…
GEICO’s latest commercial takes aim at narcissistic supervillains: “As long as evil villains reveal their plans, you can count on GEICO saving folks money. Fifteen minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance.” To be sure, GEICO is poking fun at the iconic villain trope that, by now, we all know gives our…