Update your Google Chrome to find the QR code option in the address bar. This is NOT an extension. This is part of the update in Google Chrome. 3 Dots in the Chrome Browser In Google Chrome go to the 3 dots menu in the upper right of your browser. Go down to Settings. In…
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Creating a Mystery Spot in Google Jamboard
I have found a way to hide objects in a Google Jamboard Jam. Create mystery spots in Jamboard so students pull out hidden objects.
Google Jamboard: Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat
Let students pull out hidden objects, like vocabulary words or surprises in Jamboard.
JAM: Giant Transparent Rectangle Text Box
You can add a giant text box over the frame to prevent students from accidentally moving objects on the Jamboard frame. Why would you do this?
Make Badges with Google Apps
Gamification Works!! We know when we gamify activities it increases student engagement and increased engagement increases student learning. In my webinar today I went over how to create digital badges using Google Slides and Google Drawings. Make Badges in Google Slides I have created a template in Google Slides to help you to quickly create…
Jamboard Templates – 5 Free Handwriting Templates
FREE! 5 Handwriting templates for Google Jamboard.
Game Board Template in Google Slides
Create a gameboard with Google Slides to engage your students.
SUPER COOL Badge Game Updates
Looking for ways to engage students? Try some gamification and choice. I have added some features to my Badge Game template that I hope will make it easier and more fun. Template New Features I updated several new features to the Badge Game Change the game colors. Create a Google Slides tutorial to go with…
Password Protect Your Google Forms
Google Forms allows you to toggle on and off accepting responses. However, sometimes you do not want to turn off responses but rather restrict who is filling out the Form. Create a Short Answer Question Add a short answer question to your Google Form asking for the password. Note: The “answer key” does NOT set…
Google Forms: Multiple Versions and Retakes
One of the ways we used to discourage cheating for paper assessments was to create different versions. Shuffle Question Order In the settings of Google Forms on the “Presentation tab” you can choose “Shuffle question order.” This is certainly one way to prevent students from sharing “the answer to question 5.” Note that ALL the…
First and Last Name Together… When They Are Not
I am working on a Google Form where I need a drop down list of student names… first and last name. However, the names are not in the same cell in the spreadsheet. Start with an Equals Sign For all formulas in a spreadsheet you need to start with an equals sign. In a blank…
Google Meet: See Yourself
The default in Google Meets video conferencing is that you are NOT a tile. You can find your video in the upper right hand corner of Google Meet. Add Yourself as a Tile Go to the upper right hand corner of Google Meet and find your video. Hover over your video to find 2 icons….
Google Meet: Add a Jam
If you are using Google Meet for video conferencing, you can now incorporate Jamboard more easily to your meeting. Jamboard is a Google Tool Jamboard is a Google document like Docs, Sheets, and Slides and thus can be created in Google Drive and is saved in Google Drive. You can go to http://jamboard.google.com to create…
Your Google Drive is a Hot Mess
Your Google Drive is a hot mess. Here are a few tips to help you get it under control quickly.
Chrome Browser: Confirm Control Q to Quit
It is way too easy to accidentally use Control Q to quit Chrome. You can prevent this by enabling a warning in the Chrome Settings. Chrome Settings In the upper right hand corner of Chrome is a 3 dots “More options” icon. Click on this and go to Settings. Appearance Section In the “Appearance” section,…