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In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura share news about Magic School's new SEL lesson generator and a contest for sharing Ditch Summit. They discuss CS Ed Week resources including 20 ways to celebrate the Hour of Code and explore creativity with AI and NASA's Space Jam. They also provide tech tips on creating fill-in-the-blank image generator prompts and using virtual versions of robots. Matt and Karly share quick teaching strategies like writing a message in binary for students to decode and asking an AI assistant for common misconceptions about content. They also share a template of the week and ideas for using it. News and updates: Magic School has a new SEL lesson generator!  Other new-ish tools from MagicSchool.ai include their Real World Connections Tool and the Standards Unpacker Tool. Win prizes for sharing Ditch Summit?!?!?  Here's how you can participate … Go to DitchSummit.com and sign up. In your Ditch Summit welcome email, you'll get your unique referral link. (If you got an earlier welcome email, it might not have a link. Just sign up again.) Go share your link far and wide! Every time someone clicks your link and signs up for the summit, you'll get a referral. Learn more in this issue of the DTT email newsletter. The Big idea:  Computer Science Education Week Resources 20 Ways to celebrate the Hour Of Code Unplugged CS resources include Hello Ruby, Kodable Unplugged and the “Program the Teacher” activity from CSinSF. Explore Boards Creativity with AI & NASA's Space Jam Flip and NASA Live Event Tech tips: Create fill-in-the-blank image generator prompts with Microsoft designer. Check out this Tweet from Becky Keene for a link to an example prompt. Use a virtual version of robots or physical computing devices to enhance your instruction. Visit Bee-Bots online, Ozobot simulator, and MakeCode for Micro:bits. Robots you might want to try in your classroom: Beebots Dash and Dot Ozobots Micro:bit Makey Makey Quick teaching strategies: Write your students a message in binary and have your class decode the message as a warm up. Use Binary Translator and give your students the Binary Code Translator Key. Ask an AI assistant for common misconceptions about your content (#5 in this post Lesson planning with AI: Save time and get ideas) Template of the week Learning awards template Share with us on social media! Use #Ditchbook or tag @jmattmiller or @Karlymoura on Twitter/X  Don't forget to join the Ditch That Textbook email newsletter at DitchThatTextbook.com/join and be sure to subscribe to the show.

In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast, hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura delve into the exciting world of lesson planning with AI. They explore free tools that can help educators save time, offering quick teaching strategies and tech tips that can be implemented immediately. Additionally, they provide updates on education news and share innovative ideas for utilizing the template of the week.  News and Updates YouTube will show labels on videos that use AI We have a new community! Join AI for Admins, an email newsletter and community providing AI tips, discussion, and policy ideas for school/district leaders. The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is almost here! Get all of the details and snag your FREE ticket at ⁠DitchSummit.com⁠ The Big Idea Artificial intelligence can help you write lesson plans faster -- and give you new ideas you might not consider. Here are some tips and strategies you can use. Check out our post Lesson planning with AI: Save time and get ideas. Ask an AI assistant for a lesson plan. Suggested tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Bard, Perplexity, Anthropic Claude. Use AI tools to create lessons or parts of lessons for you. Suggested tools: MagicSchool.ai, EduAide, Diffit Curipod. Tech Tips This idea comes from Nadine Gilkison, she suggests using responses from your students' interest surveys to help craft AI prompts. Using resources like MagicSchool.ai's “Make it Relevant” tool you can generate ideas that make what you're teaching relevant to your class based on their interests and background. Check out: Student interest surveys to connect learning to their world - Ditch That Textbook Use Google Forms to record data about your students.  Check out:  25 practical ways to use Google Forms in class, school  Quick Teaching Strategies: Try the add-and-pass strategy but add an AI twist by having an AI assistant generate the prompt for you! Ask AI to begin a story using your content. Have students either finish the story or use the add-and-pass strategy to complete it. Check out: Add and pass: A fun activity to get them moving AND creating - Ditch That Textbook Create a checklist for common feedback for students. Read:  How do I give feedback to 100+ students? Template of the Week ⁠Be the Bot template from Ditch That Textbook Don't forget to join the Ditch That Textbook email newsletter at ⁠DitchThatTextbook.com/join⁠ and be sure to subscribe to the show.

Welcome to the revival of the Ditch That Textbook Podcast, hosted by Matt Miller and now joined by Karly Moura! In this exciting new season, we will be recapping the content shared in the Ditch That Textbook newsletter, along with other news and updates from the education world. Join us as we dive into a big idea, delve into quick teaching strategies, and discuss a template of the week, designed to empower educators with practical tools for their classrooms. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and equipped to revolutionize your teaching approach. News and Updates The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is almost here! Get all of the details and snag your FREE ticket at DitchSummit.com Google Slides is getting GIFs and Stickers! The Big Idea Magic School AI has lots of tools to help save you time. Special Education teachers can check out their IEP generator. Use Canva's Magic Media to create quick recap videos of your class's week or school events. Tech Tips You can use ChatGPT-4 for FREE with Microsoft's Bing Chat. Learn more about it in our post 4 ways Microsoft uses artificial intelligence to support teaching and learning AI for Education has an entire AI prompt library for educators. Template of the Week Yelp Review Template from Ditch That Textbook April Watkins created a Virtual Field Trips choice board and then had her students write a Yelp Review after their visit. (Note: April created her own Yelp Review template to use with her students. You can create your own or use ours.) Lindy Hockenbary gave her students a prompt "Imagine you are an animal. What environment do you live in? Evaluate the environment that you live in by writing a Yelp review of that environment." Chad Miller had his students write Yelp Reviews of inventions that helped societies thrive. Mr. Topliff asked his students to write a Yelp Review to assess various viewpoints of key revolutions. Next Week AI lesson planning AI for Administrators Don't forget to join the Ditch That Textbook email newsletter at DitchThatTextbook.com/join and be sure to subscribe to the show.

In this episode Jen talks about where she's been, #DitchSummit 2022, a meditation tool, that AI tool, podcasts for middle schoolers, tools for picture clean up, and a cool GIF generator. #ShukesAndGiff http://shukesandgiff.com

Matt Miller joins us to give a positive ending to a trying year! Listen in as he shares how he transitioned from being a textbook-dependent teacher to an innovative educator in his language classes and beyond. Matt shares how to Ditch That Textbook (gently) and build that language (quickly)!

Google News and Updates Additional language support for live captions in Google Meet Create and work with documents that contain multiple page orientations in Google Docs Open Office attachments from Gmail in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click Some Google Meet settings now “sticky” for Education users Take a snowy stroll with Street View Create a festive song with Blob Opera 20 years of Year in Search Featured Content Pam Hubler had a possible idea to answer a question in e124 using Wakelet to curate Google materials Another possible answer to the same question from Stephanie Litz Hello Matt and Kasey, So thankful for your podcast, keep up the good work because your listeners appreciate it.  Regarding the question from Marcel (below), I found this resource that might be a good fit:  Cube For Teachers Website - Cube For Teachers is a place where educators search, share, and store links to free open educational K-12 resources, including lessons, activities, interactive games, teaching strategies, tech tips, videos, special education, subject-specific resources, and more. Cube For Teachers - Chrome Web Store @cubeforteachers  Dr. Rebecca Kreider from Mt. Olivetownship school district, verbal feedback is 3x as effective. She recommends Mote. Ditch Summit tips: Matt Miller: Mote Chrome extension for voice feedback. Use your dictation/voice typing command on a mobile device. Esther Park: use unscreen.com to create a GIF from a short video clip Paula Martinez from Slides Mania: The master is for teachers. Duplicate layouts in the master for different versions of pages. Click on the “Colors” button in the master for master colors. Desiree Alexander: Make files available offline or downloadable so students won’t need internet access to complete at home. How to Access Google Files Offline Kasey: Google certifications, magnetic poetry, Google Drawings, making ebooks with Google Slides, the resources she shared in her session How to Create Drag and Drop activities Register for Ditch Summit, a FREE online conference for teachers available until January 8: DitchSummit.com On The Blogs Matt New book, Do More with Google Classroom, is available! Check out the book companion website for resources Ditch Summit: Free online conference for teachers, December 14 to January 8 Kasey 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google EARLY BIRD Special! Buy Blended Learning with Google, get FREE Google Tips Training Blended Learning with Google (on Amazon) Google from A to Z (on Amazon)

Google News and Updates 2019 in review: Stories from Google this year Teacher's coding lesson helps students show gratitude Google Translate improves offline translation How we highlight fact checks in Search and Google News Featured Content YouTube Studio Beta vs. Classic Studio Playlists (collaborative playlists) ViewPure / Showing videos in Slides to avoid ads Use the editor (YouTube Studio) to blur, add audio, etc. YouTube Audio Library Go live with webcam YouTube Live 30+ YouTube Channels for Teachers Infuse Google Classroom with the Power of YouTube Easily Turn a YouTube Clip into an Animated GIF Image! Follow Matt and Kasey on YouTube Shake Up Learning Ditch That Textbook Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Stephanie Nasso (Gunnison CO) -- I just found the Google Teacher Tribe podcast. It's like finding a new favorite show on Netflix and there's already 5 seasons. I'm so excited to hear all of the tips you guys have on how to incorporate tech into my high school math class! Thanks guys! Stephanie Fitzpatrick (Chicago) -- I know there was mention of google expeditions coming to chromebooks, is there a date that this will come to chromebook platform? (Expeditions page on Google for Education) Android Apps on Chromebooks 6 Android Apps to Try on a Chromebook Lisa Scumpieru (Hagerstown, MD) -- Hello. I listened to episode 99 and I liked the idea of Jamboard as a portfolio system. I have not used it as a portfolio system, but I think that it most definitely could be used in that manner. This is how I think it could work: Set up a Jamboard with pages that have two pages per marking period to start. Have one page named "Best Work and Reflection" and the other page as "Goals". Best Work - students would bring it in from their Drive. Reflection - placed on a post-it next to the work. Goals - This would be student choice - let them draw their goals or find pictures to represent what they will do for the next marking period. Have them add one post-it explaining their work.  To go a step further with this, have the students screencast their Jams explaining their portfolio and then add it to Google Classroom or even a Google Site. Note: When a teacher sets up the Jamboard template, all they need to do is add the link in Google Classroom and Make a Copy for each student. On the teachers Jamboard, each student shows up as a separate Jam. Teachers can pop-in and check the students' work as they are doing it. If you would like me to record this, I would be willing to do that, but I wasn't sure if it would be too long.  On The Blogs Matt: 30+ education sketchnotes for inspiration, ideas (featuring sketchnotes by Jen Giffen from episode 10) FREE Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit (December 21-January 8): DitchSummit.com Kasey: The Top 20 Posts of 2019 #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043

Google News and Updates We need a hero: 2019 in Search Interpreter mode brings the real-time translation to your phone Review the latest changes to a new Google Site before publishing Send emails as attachments in Gmail Featured Content E16: Tour the World with the New Google Earth Create your own maps and stories in Google Earth 5 Tips to Start Creating with Google Earth (FREE PDF from Google) - CHEAT SHEET Creating Stories About the World The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank LitTrip) Math on Maps Golden Eagle Migration LitTrips https://arvr.google.com/tourcreator/ Creating with Google Earth: 10 ideas to try (Ditch That Textbook blog) Identify important locations in a story/history Show the timeline of a person’s life Relive a trip Do a “Day in the Life” project Tell a fictional story Do place-based math problems Do a collaborative class map Create a yearbook/newspaper supplement Create a school/district resource about other schools Create a “where are they now?” map Some features in Google Earth’s creation tools: Placemarks Lines and shapes Street View Slides Present Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Dianne Miller Duncan (Southern California) -- How can I use Google Classroom or other Google tools for independent study students? Teachers have a variety of grades on the roster. Setting up one google classroom would be hard. Thanks to Brian Briggs for sharing this #createwithchrome Google advent activity: bit.ly/CreateAdvent On The Blogs Matt: 20 sites for students with free time on their hands FREE Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit (December 21-January 8): DitchSummit.com Kasey: 6 FREE Google Templates for Teachers and Students from TechChef4U Holiday Reading: 6 Books to Transform Your Classroom

When you're a student, it's tough to things at once -- like listen to a teacher and take notes. You can't give your full attention to either one. with the practice of retrieve taking, students give their undivided attention to listening and then give their full attention to taking notes. It's an idea from the book Powerful Teaching that will be featured in the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit. Register at DitchSummit.com.

Google News and Updates Smart Compose for Google Docs launching in beta Allow site viewers to provide feedback on your new Google Sites Add different page numbers to different sections in Google Docs Create your own maps and stories in Google Earth Featured Content Chrome Bookmarks bar Extensions Chrome database Keyboard shortcuts Text expanders Switch between Chrome Profiles You’re Doing it Wrong! How to Manage/Toggle Between Multiple Google Accounts Docs 7 Reasons to Try Voice-Typing in Google Docs docs.new Google Classroom Create a Class Template Google Keep Using Google Keep for Feedback and Assessment Google Keep Cheat Sheet Voice Notes Gmail Use filters to organize and get only the messages you want Use your mobile app instead of your browser 10 Time Saving Tips and Tools for Teachers Time savers for teachers: A more efficient you! Quick Google Forms time savers for teachers Gather data by making Forms for yourself     10 Google Classroom time savers for teachers Find student work by using Google DriveAdjust notification settings 10 tips to use Google Classroom effectively and efficiently Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Guy Winters (Ramsey, MN) -- I had thought about Captions in Slides only as a feature used by a teacher when giving a presentation, but the comment from Jenn Conti about students using Captions opened my mind to new opportunities. The student can take control rather than waiting (or asking) the teacher to start captions, can start captions while the class is watching a video without captions, and have captioned conversations with teachers or peers. This would also make good speech practice for English language learners, debate team members, drama and speech students, and students with speech or hearing impairments; the teacher can build a deck of slides with words or phrases and the students can practice on their own. Beth Kostka (Georgia) -- Thanks for a wonderful episode.  I listened to your podcast this week and was shocked to realize that I have access to jamboard with G-suite for education (I had no clue). I have now been playing around with it and LOVE it.  I am wondering if any teachers have ever tried to use Jamboard as a "digital portfolio"? I am thinking that each sheet could be a unit and students upload pictures, reflections, and models/drawings to show their thinking. I would love to hear if this has been tried.  I am thinking about trying it and would prefer not to reinvent the wheel. On The Blogs Matt: 20 Google Sites tips and tricks Free ebook: A beginner’s guide to Twitter for educators FREE Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit (December 21-January 8): DitchSummit.com Kasey: The Shake Up Learning Story Google Certification Courses are open until Dec. 3rd!

Google News and Updates Update to Audio in Google Slides Google Classroom accessibility empowers inclusive learning Map out Thanksgiving with these tips from Google Maps Insert collapsible text boxes into new Google Sites Featured Content 4 Google Certifications for Educators Google Certified Educator Level 1 Google Certified Educator Level 2 Google Certified Trainer Google Certified Innovator Episode 28 with Mason Mason Google Teacher Center Fundamentals Training for Level 1 Advanced Training for Level 2 Certified Trainer Course FREE eBook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications FREE Webinar: How to Get Google Certified Benefits of Google Certifications - 10 Reasons to Become a Google Certified Educator FREE Google Certified Educator Toolkits Level 1 Level 2 FREE eBook: How to Become a Google Certified Trainer 6 Steps to Google Certified Trainer Everything You Wanted to Know About the Google Certified Trainer Application Google Certified Trainer FAQ Google Certification Tips and FAQ (YouTube playlist) Kasey’s Courses - Only open twice a year! (May and November) Enrollment window open Nov. 19-Dec. 3! Level 1 Academy Level 2 Academy Trainer Academy All courses and bundles Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Steve Dutcher (Okinawa, Japan) -- Trying to find a way to print student essays from Google Docs for exemplars board, but include feedback in comments. I tried to batch print essays from Drive. Downloaded them to a computer in a zip file. Opened in Word doc. Batch printed from Word. Word said it included comments. I was able to print comments on the side through Windows. Jen Giffen (Toronto, Canada) -- Solution for Jen Green, copying all folders and subfolders in someone’s drive. A colleague created a Chrome extension -- files and folder copier. G Suite marketplace. Takes the entire folder no matter who owns it, creates full copy, copier becomes an owner. Everything displayed in the spreadsheet. It doesn’t work very well with Shared Drive. The creator claims you can do that though. On The Blogs Matt: How to use Chromebooks offline for elearning day activities, homework FREE Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit (December 21-January 8): DitchSummit.com Kasey: How to Make an Impact as a Tech Coach Google Certification Courses open on Nov. 19! GetGoogleCertified.com

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff welcomes Tech Coaches Susan Vincentz and Claudio Zavala Jr to discuss the role of the Tech Coach at professional development conferences, the creation and impimention of online learning modules, and our favorite Chrome Extensions. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind) (https://www.teachercast.net/mastermind) Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail (http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach (http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net (mailto:feedback@teachercast.net) Tech Coaching at a Professional Development Conference What topics do Tech Coaches look for?Claudio – This time around I was looking for AR/VR resources. Looking to delve into creating AR/VR content Claudio – creativity tools Adobe SPARK (https://spark.adobe.com/sp/) Susan – On my recent trip to FETC I focused on ways to curate resources and using visual thinking to encourage student engagement and enhance lesson planning. In recent years I’ve focused a lot on efficient use of GSuite tools and on Personalized Learning. What topics should Tech Coaches be teaching?Top 10 lists vs School Based Examples RFP’s that get you accepted every time and bring in a crowd Claudio – Time off from work – adds value to the district Susan – Efficiency, organization, and productivity. Often teachers get overwhelmed with all the apps available and even just simple clutter in their Google Drive. Showing them efficient and productive ways to handle this is huge. Keeping Professional Development alive in the district as the summer approaches When should you stop providing PD? Claudio – struggle is getting teachers there. No stipend or incentive makes it difficult to get teachers there Claudio – relevant & interactive. Keep teacher engaged. Susan – echo Claudios points. Keeping in alive and engaging. My coworker and I are looking at ways to take our summer PD as well as a lot of our regular PD online via Google Classroom and Canvas modules. How to build effective online professional development? Should we do online learning modules?Claudio – on demand seems to work. I participated in DitchSummit by Matt Miller & feedback I received was they can participate any time, in pajamas Susan – I have had huge success with my own tutorial videos. Yes, teachers can look up a youtube video for a question they might have, but if we as the coach make an engaging video to have on hand they, like students, appreciate our voice and delivery. Best Applications to useClaudio – Google Classroom, Teachable, YouTube, WordPress plugins Susan – Google Classroom, Canvas, Screencastify, YouTube Channel Keeping track of teacher learningClaudio – many online course tools have automatic tracking. Our district uses Eduphoria which is somewhat clunky. Looking at new resources in future. I believe some LMSs have built-in tracking. Susan – We are definitely exploring resources for tracking. The most reliable way that’s worked thus far in a former district I’ve worked is the use of Google form and the add-on Autocrat. (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/autocrat/ppgnklghfnlijoafjjkpoakpjjpdkgdj?hl=en-US) How do you know if teachers are...

Google News and Updates Happy CSEdWeek! A look into one educator’s hour of code An art gallery in your pocket: See Vermeer’s paintings in augmented reality Featured Content 'Tis the season for using Google and other tools in your classroom! Please leave a comment below with your own favorites! Santa Tracker / Live from the North Pole: what's new at Santa's Village Google Assistant - sing songs, stories, talk to Santa Window Wonderland Google Earth Quiz: Holiday Traditions The Grinch - Hour of Code DESIGN YOUR OWN EMOJI HOLIDAY (Made with Code) Winter Magnetic Poetry (with Google Slides)| Click here to make a copy of the Winter Magnetic Poetry template Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag @MikeSzczepanik on Twitter writes, "I was recently inspired by Matt's Sticky Notes post (mentioned in this podcast) and used it for another idea: Student card sorting. I have attached a little "Engage" activity I am doing with my Biology classes Cell Unit. The students sort some cards into two piles representing "Has cells" or "Does not have cells" I have attached both the student assignment and the directions that go with it. Thanks for the inspiration!" Sharon Taylor, New Zealand -- Google Slide decks a lot following our discussions. Two problems: FIRST, track who has done what (deleted each other’s work), Slides doesn’t seem to be color coded as well as Google Docs. Need something more accurate. SECOND, when everyone is on the slide deck, there are lots of glitches. Could be our wifi. On The Blogs Matt - 25 ways to Ditch That Homework Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit, the FREE online conference for teachers, is open Dec. 14-31. Get your free ticket: DitchSummit.com Kasey - How to Create Powerful ePortfolios with Google Sites [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

Google News and Updates Get quizzing with locked mode, and grade away with Classroom A step-by-step guide to locked mode 10 things to know about Pixel Slate and Pixel Slate Keyboard Google Classroom for all G Suite customers Host Hangouts Meet meetings with up to 100 participants (50 for Education) TELLING GOOGLE STORIES WITH MANDI TOLEN Mandi Tolen is a high school math teacher with experience teaching ELA and technology classes. She is a Google Certified Innovator and very active on Twitter. Mandi is passionate about helping other teachers be the best they can be. Google Certifications: Google Certified Educator Levels 1 and 2, Google Certified Innovator How Google products have transformed Mandi's classroom... Started with drag and drop activities on iPads Choose Your Own Adventure in math! Custom Bitmoji feedback Google Innovator (Toronto) Memory Game with Google Slides Transformation comic strips #mathsnaps CONNECT WITH MANDI TOLEN Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU Website: http://infinitelyteaching.wordpress.com On The Blogs Matt -  20 Google Slides activities to add awesome to classes Kasey - The Beginner’s Guide to the Hour of Code Kasey's Google Certification courses close at midnight CST on Dec. 4th. Learn more: GetGoogleCertified.com Matt's Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit, the FREE online conference for teachers, is open Dec. 14-31. Get your free ticket: DitchSummit.com [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

Until Sept. 21, 2018, eight FANTASTIC video presentations are available at DitchSummit.com! You'll get practical ideas and inspiration from all of the presenters. But don't worry if you miss it. There's a Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit every December. Head to DitchSummit.com to sign up for updates so you don't miss it!

Google News and Updates Featured Content Jake Miller is an authorized Google Apps for Education Trainer and currently serves as the Technology Integration Specialist for Brady Middle School in the Orange City School District. At BMS, Jake helps manage the implementation of Google Apps, 1:1 Chromebooks and Schoology, while working with a team to envision the building’s future integration of STEM, Project Based Learning and the school's new Fab Lab. Jake previously taught and co-created a middle school STEM Program at Kimpton Middle School in Stow-Munroe Falls, Ohio. Prior to that he taught nine years of math and science in various grades. At home, Jake leads a crazy, but fun family life with his wife and their three kids and dog. Twitter: @JakeMillerTech Website: jakemiller.net Resources Jake’s Ultimate App Smash Lesson #EduGIFs that we discussed: Skip Slides in Google Slides Changing Your Default Font in Google Docs Voice Typing in Google Docs Stop Motion Slides Screencastify to FlipGrid Folder of ALL of Jake’s GIFs Kasey’s How to Create Screencast GIFs post Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag COOL IDEA FROM #GTTRIBE HASHTAG Alexis Snider from Vietnam (via #GTTribe hashtag) shared that her fourth graders wrote informational picture books for an audience of second graders. The students created picture books after studying mentor texts. Then, they used Google Slides to create ebooks and they shared through Padlet. Her students in Vietnam received feedback from students in Colombia! LINKING SLIDES Meggin Verduzco (Michigan) -- In the episode ' Slides can do what?' You give an example of "hyperlinking" a slide deck. How did you do that? Is it different from a link? I noticed it said 'slide 3' on the link. Can you tell me how to do that? Thanks. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! Meggin is working with 5th graders in a Choose your own adventure story/ PBL called The Island! http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/ They are soo geeked and adding this would seal the deal! I showed them how to hyperlink, but this is easier. Thanks in advance. THANKS FOR THE APPLE PODCASTS REVIEWS BSalzy -- Every week I am inspired and am able to share new Google knowledge and activities with my teachers and students. Thank you, Kasey and Matt, you keep this 38-year classroom veteran excited with fresh ideas weekly. A must listen! On The Blogs Matt - A FREE online conference for teachers: #DitchSummit! Kasey - How to Package Your Digital Assignments [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

In this episode, you will learn what to expect in this new podcast as well as learn about your hosts Matt Miller and Kasey Bell and their journey through the Google Teacher Academy, which was a really great experience for both of them. We also have some Google news and updates to share. GOOGLE NEWS AND UPDATES G Suite updates:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VmuyurTkR5x6d2bZZ8zsYt_TgGpLxd0baA66j9tXBzY/mobilebasic Research tool is back! Synergyse now owned by Google and FREE https://www.synergyse.com/ New Google Calendar Fitness features with ‘Goals’ G Board on Android Google Expeditions expanding in UK Jamboard: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/jamboard-whiteboard-reimagined-collaboration-cloud/ New Google Sites: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/totally-rebuilt-sites-customer-tested/ Custom Templates for Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/save-time-new-custom-templates-docs-sheets-slides-and-forms/   G Suite for Business and Education customers can require templates be approved before they appear in the gallery or restrict who can submit new templates. Admins can learn more about enabling and using custom templates on the G Suite Apps Updates Blog. https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2016/11/save-time-with-new-custom-templates-in.html New Google Classroom features make it easier to learn, teach, manage and build ON THE BLOGS Matt – Sketchnotes of All 9 DTT Digital Summit Presentations Shout out to Jen Giffen! DitchSummit.com Kasey – 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017   ASK QUESTIONS OR SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Comment on the shownotes below Email feedback@GoogleTeacherTribe.com (audio files welcome) PLEASE CONNECT WITH US Check out DitchThatTextbook.com by Matt Miller Check out ShakeUpLearning.com by Kasey Bell Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes.