Google News and Updates * Extending the availability of Google Meet advanced features to all customers through September 30, 2020 * New Meet features to improve distance learning (Start a Meet video chat in Google Classroom) * 5 tips for effective distance learning during school closures * Accessibility ideas for distance learning during COVID-19 * If you are not subscribed to the G Suite Updates blog, now is a good time! Click the “subscribe by email” button.
Featured Content * Make a copy - How to use all the free templates out there + File>Make a copy + Force a Copy links + Template links + How to Create and Assign Templates (GTP095) + How to use Google Templates and Assign in Google Classroom * Sharing - Guide to Sharing * What is G Suite (core, additional, terms) * Where to find answers + Support.google.com + Help forums + Google it! + G Suite Updates Blog * Communicating with students (private comments, class comments, in-file comments) * LMGTFY
Google Teacher Podcast Mailbag Jennifer Isaacs (Illinois) -- All the videos show for me to click on the 3 dots and I can move my assignments up or down. Mine are like that. I only have 3 options and they are edit, delete, or copy link. Help!
Kat Benne -- I am looking for a way for me to share my screen which would have a lesson with my students (8th grade) when we are having a virtual meeting. My laptop is older and does not have a webcam so I am using my iPad. Is there a virtual meeting platform where I can share my screen with them while we talk about the content? And is there a tutorial for that procedure. Thanks for your time.
Nicole Blake (Indiana) -- How to make a document camera with your smartphone (Google Drive video). Start with Google Meet. Join on a smartphone. Set on a stack of books so hang over the edge. Under phone is now on the screen. Record with screencast extension.
David Rogers (South Africa) -- In the podcast this morning, I was sure I heard you say that ScreenCastify was making their premium product available to all school users during the shutdown. I have been wanting to recommend ScreenCastify to my teachers, but the cost has always been prohibitive for us. I was very pleased when I heard of this offer, but disappointed when I saw there was still a five-minute limit. Is this offer only available in the USA? I teach in Johannesburg, South Africa.
On The Blogs * Matt: + 10 live video streams for students + How to use Chromebooks offline for elearning + OnlineLearningIdeas.com -- New ideas for educators every day + Ditch That Textbook eLearning Resources + 70 elearning activities, templates and tutorials * Kasey: + The Guide to Google Drive Sharing (FREE eBook) + Home Learning Strategies for Primary Students That All Teachers Can Use + How to use Google Templates and Assign in Google Classroom + What is G Suite for Education (FREE download) + 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning + 12 Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures + Remote Learning Resources