QR & Barcode Scanner PRO for Android is FREE for a limited time. https://goo.gl/j6taJk Reg $3.99
Web sites and tools:
iOS 11 will render older iPhones, iPads and apps obsolete - Just like the older iPad 2 units will not update beyond IOS 9.3 .. some devices will now be stuck at IOS 10.x ... But it also means that for users of Apple’s newer smartphones and tablet computers, including the latest iPhone 7 and iPad, some apps that are 32-bit-only and not coded to operate in a 64-bit system will cease to work once their devices are updated to iOS 11. (Hopefully most developers will update their apps to work!)
How to search Google: 10 advanced tips and tricks
How Many Words Can You Type Per Minute? Via Ratatype | Test your typing skills and learn how to type faster.
Create Fillable Text Boxes in Google Docs - How to article here.
2 handy yet hidden Chromebook security features - Unlock with a Pin or even with your Android phone automatically when you are close!
Optimize Your Chrome Browsing Experience With These 13 Extensions There are several of my favorites in this list... LastPass, OneTab, Magic Actions for YouTube, and more...
Explore in Docs, Sheets, and Slides makes work a breeze — and makes you look good, too -Not a new feature... but one many do not know about or use!
NEW - Smarter Google Forms to save you time - Google Forms makes it easy to collect information, plan events, solicit feedback, and more. Today, we’re adding new features and using machine learning to make Forms work better for your business. Read on for more details.
MindMup 2.0 Includes Vertical Mind Mapping - MindMup is a nice mind mapping tool that can be integrated into your Google Drive account.
Google tools for Kindergarten and young learners:
On this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Kindergarten teacher Christine Pinto on the program to discuss tips, tricks, and strategies for helping our youngest learners master Google Apps and other G-Suite tools. (Check out the links to resources on this podcast on the page above - Some great templates for the elementary teachers!) Visit her website for templates, inspiration and more!
Do you have an Echo or dot - Then you may be interested in this:
Google Sheets -
5 Tricks to Boost Your Productivity in Google Sheets - an AWESOME 5-minute video is a must for some great Google Sheet tips.
Apps:
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has created Spacecraft 3D, an augmented reality (AR) app for iOS - Free. (This is a cool app!)
Some great sites built on the top of Google Maps:
Smarty Pins - A great educational and fun game!
Goolge\s own Tour Builder is awesome!
Amazon - Inspire Beta - New program from Amazon for free teacher resources.
Remember - If the resources are in Microsoft format - just upload to Google Drive and Convert!
Here are a few ways to start exploring the Amazon Inspire Beta:
- Discover: Easily find helpful resources from other educators and organizations, such as The National Science Foundation and Buck Institute for Education. Try searching by title, subjects, grade levels, resource types, publishers, standards, or keywords.
- Download: When you find a resource you like, download it to your desktop to use in your classroom or read later.
- Share: Find a lesson plan a colleague might find helpful on the Amazon Inspire Beta? Share links to the content you love so that other educators may benefit from them.
- Give Feedback: You’re the classroom expert and we want to hear your thoughts! Click on the support icon in the upper right-hand corner to share your ideas with us.
Have you been Smished??? (No not phished... but similar!)
‘Smishing’ Is Internet Scammers’ New Favorite Trick.
"Bad guys are increasingly targeting you through your smartphone. They send texts that trick you into doing something against your own best interest. At the moment, there is a mystery shopping scam going on, starting out with a text invitation, asking you to send an email for more info which then gets you roped into the scam.
Always, when you get a text, remember to "Think Before You Tap", because more and more, texts are used for identity theft, bank account take-overs and to pressure you into giving out personal or company confidential information. Here is a short video made by USA Today that shows how this works: https://www.youtube.com
Obviously, an end-user who was trained to spot social engineering red flags <-- Check it out. (PDF) would think twice before falling for these scams.
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