Google for VHS

Interested in a quick and easy way to create videos for your students? Screencastify is the answer! Screencastify is an easy-to-use Google Chrome Extension that works entirely in your browser window, while automatically saving your videos to a Screencastify folder in your Google Drive. Videos may be made using your computer's web cam, or by capturing your screen for step-by-step demonstrations. Its built-in editor streamlines the video editing process, allowing you to share completed videos to Google Classroom or publish to YouTube. Check out this Master the Screencast course from Screencastify!

Under the current circumstances, many teachers who had not previously used Google Classroom have been asked to use this method of delivery for their course content. Although I've used Classroom in the past, I don't currently use it as I believe Google Sites is more suited for delivering instruction to my students remotely. Last month, I was provided access to two Google Classroom publications provided by Shake Up Learning® . Here are links to two Google Classroom Cheat Sheets... Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers Both of these guides are outstanding resources for those of you who may be navigating uncharted territory.

Many of you probably already use Bitmoji with texting and messaging. My wife and I love this feature and use it often. As a graphic artist and graphic arts teacher, I enjoy creating my own custom handouts and presentations for my students. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered there is a Bitmoji extension for Google Chrome which allows you to add your personalized emojis to documents, presentations, and even Gmail! And in most applications, adding the Bitmoji is as simple as drag-and-drop! Check it out!

Did you know Google Slides could be used for much more than just a static presentation? With the ability to insert videos, internal and external links, and choice-based conclusions, your slide presentation easily becomes an interactive learning module. In addition, your slide presentation may be published to the web for easier access by your students! Here's a sample learning module I created for my Introduction students. Here's a simple handout I've used in the past which provides helpful information for just a handful of Google Slides' extended features. 16 Ideas for Student Projects Using Google Docs, Slides, and Forms https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/google-student-projects/ Cult of Pedagogy is an excellent educator resource! In addition to presenting sixteen ideas for students to use the Docs, Forms, and Slides apps, Jennifer Gonzalez also provides a link to her Google Drive Basics course for grade levels 6-12.