ASA Tech Tips and News for November 30, 2018

If you've never seen what it looks like when your legitimate anti-virus or malware program detects a possible infection, please take a few moments to watch the Tech Support Scams Explained video in this post. Hint:  None of them will take up your entire browser window and tell you to call a specific phone number. In happier news, a new G Suite update will finally allow users to see who the members of a group are when you hover over the address! This one has been a long time coming. Other information will also be available when hovering. Sometimes patience does pay off!

• G Suite Updates:  Google Calendar SMS Notifications Removed January 7, 2019, Learn More About Google Groups with Contacts Hovercards
• How to Set an Expiration Date When Sharing Files on Google Drive
• How to Enable or Disable Gmail Smart Replies
• How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs
• Tech Support Scams Explained
• Learn Ed Tech From the Comfort of Your Couch
• A Digital Differentiation Model

G Suite Updates:

Google Calendar SMS Notifications Removed January 7, 2019

If you have your Google Calendar appointments set up to notify you via text message, you will need to select a different notification method before January 7, 2019. Here are the full details.

Learn More About Google Groups with Contacts Hovercards

This is a long overdue update. It will provide the ability to hover the mouse over a google group to see who the members are. In addition to seeing who the members are, you will also be able to schedule an event for the group, email them, and see more members. The G Suite Updates blog provides full details.

How to Set an Expiration Date When Sharing Files on Google Drive

How to Set an Expiration Date When Sharing Files on Google Drive, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
Did you know it was possible to temporarily share a file with others? If students have an assignment deadline, set an expiration date when sharing the file.

How to Enable or Disable Gmail Smart Replies

How to Enable or Disable Gmail Smart Replies, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
Smart Reply or Smart Compose is when Google suggests a response to an email, or suggersts text while you are typing a message. Love it or hate it? Here's how to turn it on or off.

How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs

How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
These instructions also work in Sheets and Slides.

Tech Support Scams Explained

Learn Ed Tech From the Comfort of Your Couch

Matt Miller is once again hosting Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit over Christmas break. It starts December 14, but you can either watch the webinars live, or watch them later when it's convenient for you. There will be many educators speaking about their ideas for infusing tech in the classroom. Here is more information and a link to get your ticket.

A Digital Differentiation Model

A Digital Differentiation Model, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne, Guest Blogger Danielle Lagnese
This educator created digital "playlists" for her students to differentiate their learning, and it made her life much easier.