Technology Tips and News for May 29, 2020

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The finish line is in site for this very rough marathon we've been on since March. This school year will definitely be one for the history books. Think of all you learned and how your Ed Tech expertise has grown! One of the silver linings, is you would have never otherwise been so motivated to learn so much in such a short time. As a result, I hope you've found some new tricks that make the process of teaching, grading and organizing a little easier. If there are other skills you'd like to refine, reach out to me and we can work on it together. I hope after you've taken a well deserved break this summer, you are able to refine your newly gained skills. While it is still uncertain what school will look like in the fall, rest assured in knowing you can adapt and still shine!

• How to Pin Text and Images to Windows 10's Clipboard History
• G Suite Updates:  New Quick Settings to Optimize Gmail Layout, Chat Becomes a Standalone App
• Google Meet on Your Personal Gmail
• How to Use Jamboard and Google Meet Together
• 5 Tips to Move Students from 'Googling' to 'Thinking' in the Age of Distance Learning
• Bitmoji Classroom Tutorial

How to Pin Text and Images to Windows 10's Clipboard History

How to Pin Text and Images to Windows 10's Clipboard History, from How-To Geek by Benj Edwards
This is such a time saver when you have to copy and paste several items at a time.

G Suite Updates:  

New Quick Settings to Optimize Gmail Layout

A quick settings menu will be coming soon to Gmail. In the right column, you'll be able to choose inbox types and display options. Full settings will still be available in the settings gear. You should begin to see this feature by mid-June. Here are all the details.

Chat Becomes a Standalone App

Like it did with Meet, Google is replacing Hangouts Chat with Google Chat. What is it? Chat is an instant messaging app, for those times when you need an immediate answer or to have a conversation, instead of waiting for an email reply. You can also set up group chats in rooms. When it is available for our organization, you will be redirected from the existing Chat to install the new Chat app. Chat is currently disabled for students. Complete information is available here.

Google Meet on Your Personal Gmail

Google Meet on Your Personal Gmail, from G Suite Tips
Google Meet is no longer only available for work and school email accounts. It is now available in your personal Gmail accounts.

How to Use Jamboard and Google Meet Together

How to Use Jamboard and Google Meet Together by Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
If you are looking for a virtual interactive white board to use during your class Google Meets, take a look at this article.

5 Tips to Move Students from 'Googling' to 'Thinking' in the Age of Distance Learning

5 Tips to Move Students from 'Googling' to 'Thinking' in the Age of Distance Learning, from We Are Teachers by Kyleen Gray
See how to Google-proof your lessons.

Bitmoji Classroom Tutorial

These are fun, interactive virtual rooms in Google Slides.