Life is But a Google Podcast

Deb Norton is a certified Google Educator who enjoys sharing quick updates for all things Google and beyond. Deb is a tech coach, ISTE instructor, presenter, wife and mom who enjoys sharing technology tips and tricks.

Episode 10 - Top Secret Strategies to Keep up with Technology Updates and Tools

Today we will be taking a look at my top secret strategies that help me to keep up to date with educational resources, educational technology trends or tools.

02-01
12:28

Episode 9 - Google Workspace Updates for January 2022

Google Workspace updates from January! These include:  adding page breaks and section breaks rich editing in Google Chat warning banners Originality Reports for Google Presentations watermark in Google Docs

01-26
12:00

Episode 8 Google Search Tips and Tricks

 “Getting information from the internet is like getting a drink from a fire hydrant.” Alan November, keynote speaker. This episode teaches 10 Google search engine techniques to properly search Google for information to give results without bias or misconceptions. These techniques are simple and powerful.

12-14
16:13

Episode 7 - Deb‘s 2021 Tech Wish List

Here it is, my Tech Wish List for 2021! If you are looking for ideas for tech gifts for others or for yourself, you’ll appreciate this episode. Included in my wish list are items I am hoping to see under my tree or items that I currently own and hope to give to others this holiday season. And some are on my “dream” wish list.  I have also written a blogpost with pictures and links to the items on my wish list.

12-07
12:29

Episode 6 - November Google Workspace Updates

November Google Workspace Updates are here and they include new features in Docs, Sheets, Sites, Calendar, Gmail and Meet! Check it out!

11-30
09:28

Episode 5 - Slido

In this episode of Life is But a Google I share Slido, an add-on for Google Presentations for fun and engaging polling questions for your classroom.

11-23
10:06

Episode 4 - Stop Animation Videos

Stop animation videos are a highly entertaining way for students to show understanding of concepts that focus on change over time, a process or a progression. In this podcast I share two low tech methods for making stop animation videos, many ideas of how they can connect to curricular areas and many different types of stop animation videos. There is a little something for everyone in this podcast.

11-16
15:34

Episode 3 - Everyday Examples of AI - Let‘s Play a Game

In this episode of Life is But a Google #Podcast Deb talks about Everyday Examples of Artificial Intelligence.  She also plays a game to learn more about artificial intelligence and how it is a part of our everyday lives.

11-10
12:32

Episode 2 - Screencastify New Features

In this episode of Life is But a Google we will be taking a look at several existing and new features of Screencastify, a screen casting Chrome extension. 

11-02
05:58

Episode 1 - Google Workspace Updates

Today on Life is But a Google we will be taking a look at seven October 2021 Google Workspace updates that will be coming your way. 

10-26
09:35

Life is But a Google Podcast Trailer

Life is But a Google is hosted by Deb Norton. This podcast focuses on educational technology that Deb will share from recent Google searches and all things Google Workspaces, STEM, AI, tips and tricks.  

10-21
01:57

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