Searching Gmail is one of the best ways to save time as a teacher. Here are a few of my favorite Gmail search tips. Each one of these searches can be combined with other searches, along with being saved as a bookmark. Never again manually label emails from specific people Searching for words Searching for […]
Source: Session Buddy – Chrome Web Store I’m the mad man you were warned about, I don’t start to worry about my open tabs until I hit 200 (I have an extension installed to count my tabs, and another one that lets me search my open tabs). This past week I stumbled on Session Buddy. […]
Source: Meet the new BBC micro:bit | micro:bit I have been a big fan of the micro:bit since the initial release, and the updated model looks really cool. The addition of a microphone and speaker makes the device more useful out of the box. My biggest issue is purchasing, they seem to be difficult to […]
Source: Google Workspace Updates: Google Workspace Add-ons now generally available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides This news article came across my RSS reader last week, and I’m still trying to figure out what it means. Google rebranded G Suite to Google Workspace and G Suite already had add-ons, so I don’t know why they […]
When I teach, I despise being locked to the laptop at the front of the room. Here’s a free Chrome extension and companion website that lets you take control of Google Slides… From any device. Links: 💾 Remote for Slides Chrome extension 🎥 Hat tip to the Fab Teacher for showing this extension 📰 Sign […]
Source: cyberpumpkin.zone Here’s a fun little website to get you and your students ready for a virtual Halloween. Draw your carving on the left side, and a virtual knife will carve out the pumpkin on the right side. When finished, students can share their creation through the address, here’s mine, or they can take a […]
Source: fablement You may already be using Twine, Inklewriter, Netstory, or Squiffy to write interactive fiction, and here’s another option. Fablement is not only a platform for creating interactive fiction, but it is also a source for stories written by others. Signing up can be done with a Google, Facebook, or Apple sign in, or […]
Chrome OS is getting a screen recorder and a new screenshot tool YouTube no ads and full browser window Chrome OS is getting a screen recorder and a new screenshot tool […]
However, in today’s environment the additional challenge has become: How will I meet people or build relationships from home? Source: Five Strategies Building Relationships Remotely | LinkedIn The article is written for the business world, but it still has some use for teachers and students. Working remotely is not going away, and those that can […]