100 Important Google Drive Tips for Teachers and Students Google Drive provides a streamlined, collaborative solution to writing papers, organizing presentations and putting together spreadsheets and reports. But besides the basic features, there are lots of little tricks and hacks you can use to make your Google Docs experience even more productive. Here are 100 great tips for using the documents, presentations and spreadsheets in Google Docs. Google Chrome Tricks: Raising the [Omni] Bar If you aren't already using Google Chrome as your web browser, I strongly suggest you dig in and give it a try. In addition to ubiquitous access to your open tabs and bookmarks, there are also the excellent extensions and the omnipotent OmniBox. Sometimes called the "URL Box" or "Address Bar" in other browers, the OmniBox is aptly named as it has so many more functions beyond www.website.com. #1 Google Search from the comfort of your OmniBox. #2 Anything Search from the comfort of your OmniBox. But wait, there's more! Here are a few of my favorites (with some suggested keywords): DriveKeyword: d Gmail Keyword: g URL: Allrecipes Keyword: all URL: Google Art Project Keyword: ap URL: Keyword: i URL: YouTube Keyword: y URL: #2.5 Add Calendar Events from your OmniBox! #3 Get ready to travel!
Teacher's Guide to Using Shared Google Docs with Students Sharing is caring and one of the powerful features of Google Docs is sharing.As we have seen in 8 Things Every Teacher should be Able to Do with Google Docs , users can easily share documents, presentations, tables, graphs, and spreadsheets by simply changing the visibility options in the sharing settings of Google Docs. But what if you want to aggregate all your docs in one document and share it with others ( probably your student) ? Shared Google Docs has the answer answer for you. What is Shared Google Docs ? Shared Google Docs ( or Drive, I am not used to call it Google Drive and I Like its old name Google Docs ) is a feature embedded within Google Docs' services that allows users to create folders to share with other users. How can I use Shared Google Docs with my students ? Here are some of the ways to use this feature with your students : Create a shared folder for your class. How can I create a shared Google Docs ? Here is how you can do it :
Top 85 Tips for Google Chromebook What happens when your Chromebook gets old? How long will you get regular Chrome OS upgrades? Google Chromebook End of Life Policy answers all those questions. This version of the End of Life Policy is applicable to Chromebooks marketed to Education and Enterprise customers. You can read the complete policy here. ” This document provides advanced notice of the End of Life date for specific Google approved Chrome devices and is currently applicable only to Chrome OS for Enterprise and Education customers.” Hence, you may not see a few popular Chromebook devices on this list. How Long Will My Chromebook Get Updates? The first Chromebook that is going to hit End of Life is Acer AC700 according to this list. via Carol LaRow
GDrive Exporter for Google Drive for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store Google Chrome Blog Chrome Apps for teachers Top 12 Google Chrome Extensions That Enhance Student Learning This post was co-authored by Beth Holland and Tracy Sockalosky. Being 1:1 is fantastic, and if you are fortunate enough to have constant access to your own device in the classroom, then the benefits – especially in terms of efficiency – are tremendous: stored passwords, saved bookmarks, familiar file structure, and more. However, even if you don’t have the advantage of always being in possession of your own device, thanks to the versatility of Google Chrome extensions available through the Chrome Store, the web experience has become customizable and productive in completely new ways. What are Chrome Extensions? Chrome Extensions are tools that live inside of your Chrome Browser and provide additional functionality by connecting to other web utilities. We also find this video to be a helpful explanation for getting started. When we think about tools to maximize efficiency and enhance student learning, these 10 Chrome extensions immediately come to mind. EdTechTeacher advertises on this site.
15+ Great Chrome Extensions for Teachers The thing about Chrome extensions is that you need to be careful with the ones you install on your Chrome browser; some might cause loading time issues and others might cause the sudden crushes that Chrome is known for. Therefore, choose only the add-ons that you think can really be helpful to you and if it happened that you installed an extension and then later on realized that you don't use it at all, go to your Chrome settings and get it deleted. Another work-around for problems caused by installing too many extensions on your browser is to download the extensions you need and put them in 'disabled' mode, activate them only when you need them. Here is how to do it : 1- Click on customize button to open the drop down menu 2- Click on Tools, then on extensions 3- Uncheck the " enable" button in front of the extension you want to disable . Now check out the list of some great Chrome extensions created by Link Jake Duncan.
3 Important Chrome Tips for Teachers Chrome is the browser of choice I have been using for two years now and though from time to time it acts up but I still prefer it over other browsers particularly Firefox and Internet Explorer. I like Chrome browser for a variety of reasons but today I will only cite the reasons related to us as teachers and educators. 1- Auto-syncing On of the best things I like about Chrome is the ability to sync your bookmarks, recently closed tabs, history...etc into any other device. To do this you will have to sign in to Chrome when you use it. Just open Chrome and look at the top side corner and click on sign in to Chrome. 2- Educational Extensions Besides the extensions I use to help me with my blogging, I also use a wide variety of add-ons that, I believe, can increase the productivity of your online browsing. 3-Chrome Omnibar Chrome omnibar (AKA address bar) is also a search bar.
7 Good Task Management Extensions for Chrome I have been recently exploring and curating a plethora of Chrome extensions that work best for us in education.I have curated lists for both teachers and students and have argued that the power of Chrome browser lays in the type of extensions one installs and uses on it. I know some of you are aware of this but the Chrome store is teeming with all kinds of apps and it would take you forever to sift through them and this is where such lists come in handy. In today's list I am sharing with you some important extensions for managing your online tasks and to-do lists . These extensions will help ensure you’re using your time wisely. 1- ChromeMilk: TaskMilk lets you access your tasks right from your Chrome toolbar. 2- RemindMe: Simply set reminders so you wouldn't get carried away with browsing.. remind yourself of online stuff that you want to do later, job tasks that need to be done at a specific time, or just about anything that you would hate to miss! 6- Incredible StartPage:
Top 12 Google Chrome Extensions That Enhance Student Learning This post was co-authored by Beth Holland and Tracy Sockalosky. Being 1:1 is fantastic, and if you are fortunate enough to have constant access to your own device in the classroom, then the benefits – especially in terms of efficiency – are tremendous: stored passwords, saved bookmarks, familiar file structure, and more. However, even if you don’t have the advantage of always being in possession of your own device, thanks to the versatility of Google Chrome extensions available through the Chrome Store, the web experience has become customizable and productive in completely new ways. What are Chrome Extensions? Chrome Extensions are tools that live inside of your Chrome Browser and provide additional functionality by connecting to other web utilities. We also find this video to be a helpful explanation for getting started. When we think about tools to maximize efficiency and enhance student learning, these 10 Chrome extensions immediately come to mind. EdTechTeacher advertises on this site.