Source: G Suite Updates Blog: Better visualize shorter meetings in Google Calendar
Nice usability feature for Google Calendar. Any meeting scheduled for less than 25 minutes will show the length in the calendar event.
Source: Background blur for Google Meet – Chrome Web Store I looked at several different Chrome extensions that students could use to cover up or blur their backgrounds, and Background blur for Google Meet was the one I liked the best. It’s simple, doesn’t distract, and does exactly what it says it does. Once installed,…
Source: Brilliant | Learn to think A lot of the sites I link to have a lot of value at a the free tier. Although Brilliant does have some activities available for free, to get the most out of it you’ll need to subscribe. Also, the site doesn’t have any classroom management or school plans….
Inklewriter is an online service that allows the user to write interactive fiction. What is interactive fiction? In its simplest form you can think of interactive fiction as the old choose your own adventure books. Inklewriter lets you or your students create their own interactive fiction online. This could be used with students as they author…
Finally, the Chrome Dino Game will sync your high score! Source: Show off your Chrome dino-game skills with the arrival of cross-device high score sync The bane of classrooms everywhere, the Chrome Dino Game, has a new feature in an upcoming version of Google’s Chrome browser. When Chrome is offline, there is an easter egg in…
Historical maps available online. Source: Old Maps Online This is really, cool. The maps cover all over the world, and could be used to show how your local town has changed or what the roads were like during specific events.
BigHugeLabs has a ton of picture tools to create memes, signs, billboards, and more! BigHugeLabs has a ton of tools that students can use to spice up their multimedia. The tools can be used without an account. There are no surprises when using the tools. Upload a picture you want to use, and enter the information requested.