Google News and Updates

• Extending the availability of Google Meet advanced features to all customers through September 30, 2020
• New Meet features to improve distance learning (Start a Meet video chat in Google Classroom)
• 5 tips for effective distance learning during school closures
• Accessibility ideas for distance learning during COVID-19
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Featured Content

• Make a copy - How to use all the free templates out there
  • File>Make a copy
  • Force a Copy links
  • Template links
  • How to Create and Assign Templates (GTP095)
  • How to use Google Templates and Assign in Google Classroom
• Sharing - Guide to Sharing
• What is G Suite (core, additional, terms)
• Where to find answers
  • Support.google.com
  • Help forums
  • Google it!
  • G Suite Updates Blog
• Communicating with students (private comments, class comments, in-file comments)
• LMGTFY

Google Teacher Podcast Mailbag

Jennifer Isaacs (Illinois) -- All the videos show for me to click on the 3 dots and I can move my assignments up or down. Mine are like that. I only have 3 options and they are edit, delete, or copy link. Help!

Kat Benne -- I am looking for a way for me to share my screen which would have a lesson with my students (8th grade) when we are having a virtual meeting. My laptop is older and does not have a webcam so I am using my iPad. Is there a virtual meeting platform where I can share my screen with them while we talk about the content? And is there a tutorial for that procedure. Thanks for your time.

Nicole Blake (Indiana) -- How to make a document camera with your smartphone (Google Drive video). Start with Google Meet. Join on a smartphone. Set on a stack of books so hang over the edge. Under phone is now on the screen. Record with screencast extension.

David Rogers (South Africa) -- In the podcast this morning, I was sure I heard you say that ScreenCastify was making their premium product available to all school users during the shutdown. I have been wanting to recommend ScreenCastify to my teachers, but the cost has always been prohibitive for us. I was very pleased when I heard of this offer, but disappointed when I saw there was still a five-minute limit. Is this offer only available in the USA? I teach in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Screencastify post about free access

On The Blogs

• Matt:
  • 10 live video streams for students
  • How to use Chromebooks offline for elearning
  • OnlineLearningIdeas.com -- New ideas for educators every day
  • Ditch That Textbook eLearning Resources
  • 70 elearning activities, templates and tutorials
• Kasey:
  • The Guide to Google Drive Sharing (FREE eBook)
  • Home Learning Strategies for Primary Students That All Teachers Can Use
  • How to use Google Templates and Assign in Google Classroom
  • What is G Suite for Education (FREE download)
  • 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning
  • 12 Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures
  • Remote Learning Resources