Tuesday, August 28, 2018

G Suite Updates, Add-ons, Social Studies Trading Game

G-Suite Updates

image.pngIf you haven't already seen a pop up in your Gmail asking if you want to try the latest update, you will see it in the near future. One of the awesome features in the update is that you can access your Calendar, Keep, and Tasks from the new side panel. 


Similar updates will be rolling out in the next couple of weeks for Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. You'll be able to access your Google calendar, Google Keep, and Google Tasks right from the application. Click HERE to see how the update will look.

The new Google Sites also got an update in layouts that makes designing pages even easier. Click HERE to see the six pre-built site layouts.

Google Add-Ons

During the secondary Digital Breakout Day, Two BHS teachers shared add-ons they are currently using. Mr. Koerlin is using Doc to Form which allows you to quickly create a Google Form from text within a document. That could be a real time time saver!  Ms. Gibson is using Math Type for mathematical notations in Google Docs.

If you're using an extension or add-on that is making your job easier, please send me an email!


Social Studies Game

Lori Gracey of TCEA recently wrote about a social studies game by author Todd Stanley that is now available as a free download. "Trading Game" allows students in grades 5-12 to work in groups to learn about supply and demand. The download includes game cards, directions, and a debriefing activity.