Two Great New Features in Google Apps
Google Docs has recently added a columns feature that allows users to split their documents into two or three different sections. You can find this new feature under the format tab.
A fun new feature in Sheets is the ability to quickly add alternate color row styling. With just a few clicks you can have rows formatted with "zebra lines" of different colors. The setting can be found under the paint can icon you use to color shade a cell.
Storyboard That is a great application that allows students to demonstrate their learning in a creative way. Users can communicate ideas through graphics by creating comic strips, storyboards or graphic organizers. The interface is simple to use with a drag and drop approach that allows students to focus on their ideas rather than how to use the tool. It offers a lot of templates to choose from such as Timeline, Frayer Model, Spider Map, and T-Chart. Click here for teacher guides and resources to start using the tool.
Scrible is a Chrome browser extension and website research tool that gives users the ability to annotate, highlight, and make comments on top of any website they are using. These customized sites can be saved back to a main account to access later when needed. The tool was built for close reading, research, and writing and has been created to work seamlessly with Google Apps for Education. It has lots of possibilities in many different subject areas.
Do you use social media (Twitter, Google+, etc.) for professional development? Even if you never send a tweet, it can be a great place to stay in the loop with updates, gain fresh ideas, and connect with other professionals. Below are links to a 5 part blog titled "The Guide to Keeping Up with Google" to get you started.
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