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How To: Quick Tutorial of New Google Docs 2019

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This video will show you the important features of the new Google Docs for 2019! Why Google Docs? You can create, edit, and access your docs on any Web Browser, and work with others on the same doc in real-time, with every change that is made saved automatically.  In this video, learn everything you will need to know to be an expert Google Docs user. I’ll be going through this video pretty quickly so make sure you pause the video and try out the features that I will show you.  Google Slides tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYA6GLAzz9A Google Drive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HU9Z5gtQVk Google Drawing for Vector Icon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qEAzlJZFVA Google Drawing for Logos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a__VAX7XHKg Music from EpidemicSound.com "Sometimes I'm Happy" by So Vea You can find me at: Website: http://www.davidleeedtech.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidleeedtech Instagram: http://i...

Grammar Activity with Docs Story Builder & Twitter

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This video showcases a grammar activity that integrates Twitter and Google's Docs Story Builder website.

Classroom: Google in Education's Learning Management System

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With Google in Education's Classroom teachers can: -Create a class -Add students from your Google Apps account or with a class code, create assignments -Add a file from Drive, YouTube or webpage onto Classroom -Allow students to see assignments and complete them in Google Docs -Allow students to submit work automatically -See who turned in what in real time -Provide grades and feedback from Classroom

Google Docs Extension for ESL or Struggling Readers

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Read&Write for Google Docs  is a cool extension I found on  Web App Reviews  that can benefit ELLs and struggling readers. The extension provides you with a special toolbar on the top of your Google documents. Here is the list of tools your students can use: Dictionary Picture dictionary Play, pause, and stop text-to-speech (choice of male or female) Fact Finder (Google search results of highlighted a word or phrase) Translator Collected Highlight (sort highlights by color or position) Check out this video Web App Review made about the extension: 

Google Documents Features for Teachers (Tips and Tricks)

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Here are some teacher tricks & tips I think you might find useful when using  Google Documents  in your Google Apps school. You can find more information at the  Google Apps Education Training Center . Some of these features must be enabled by your Google Apps administrator at your school. URL to Your School Account Google Docs drive.google.com/a/URLOFSCHOOL For example, since my school's URL is  kis.or.kr , our calendar URL is  drive.google.com/a/ kis.or.kr . Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office (Not available for Mac) If you are a teacher who uses Microsoft office suite applications, this is for you!  Google Cloud Connect  is a plug-in that allows you to share and edit  Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents in real-time.  Download this plug-in here . Image from  Google's Edu Training  site. Google Docs Offline (only for Chrome) Not having Internet connection when using Google Docs can be a prob...

Control Your Presentation with Your Mobile Device

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Here I am teaching a lesson with Google Slides. I like to walk around when I explain a concept, especially moving from the computer to the white board to list directions or illustrate an idea. But what annoys me is when I need to go all the way back to my computer just to go to the next slide! I have found a solution to this problem: Presentation Remote & de Mobo . The Steps You Need to Take to Control Your Presentation Remotely 1. Download Presentation Remote from the Chrome Web Store or go to PresentationDocs.com . 2. Install de Mobo onto your iOS or Android device. 3. Click on “Connect” on the left sidebar menu. 4. A QR code will appear on the website. You will then use the de Mobo app to scan the QR code.  5. This remote control UI will appear on your mobile device. You can time your presentation, swipe from slide to slide, and make your presentation full screen.   According to the Presentation Remote Chrome Web Store description, these are the presentation tools that the app...