Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast is a weekly podcast designed to give K-12 educators practical ideas for using G Suite and other Google tools hosted by Matt Miller (Ditch That Textbook) and Kasey Bell (Shakeup Learning).
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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This is the final episode of the Google Teacher Podcast.
In this final episode, Matt and Kasey explain why this podcast is ending and reflect on their experiences creating it.
Some of their favorite moments and things they've enjoyed include:
Tips from YOU are the best episode
Speakpipes are informative and sometimes entertaining
Jokes, memes, and silliness with our listeners
Keynote speeches and conference meet-ups
Learned more from our listeners than we will ever learn on our own
Hearing listeners apply things they learned made our day
Continued partnership and friendship
Outtakes - Speakin ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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Additional language support for live captions in Google Meet
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Some Google Meet settings now “sticky” for Education users
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20 years of Year in Search
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Pam Hubler had a possible idea to answer a question in e124 using Wakelet to curate Google materials
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Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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Google News and Updates
Virtually raise your hand to ask a question in Google Meet
Accept knocks in bulk in Google Meet
Expanding Google Arts & Culture with Expeditions
Expeditions app and Tour Creator going away
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Google Arts & Culture is a non-profit initiative. They work with cultural institutions and artists around the world. The Google Arts & Culture mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Museums
Art
Historical events and figures
Virtual tours (Expeditions now part of A&C)
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Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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Google News and Updates
Google for Education transformation reports window open, availability expanded worldwide (Seven key areas of transformation are here.)
Replace your background in Google Meet
Office editing mode is now the default editing mode for Office files in Drive on the web
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From Patti Young: Hi Kasey and Matt, I love your podcast and look forward to every new episode. This year has been a struggle for teachers and their traditional ways of teaching. I am a 5th-grade teacher in middle school. My district is using a ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
1y ago
Google News and Updates
9 Chromebook and G Suite for Education features to make learning more accessible
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Build classroom community with Google
Google Classroom headers
Get to know you activities
Student interest surveys with Google Forms
Fake Instagram
Google Forms check-in for student well being
Create more touchpoints with students:
Make time for one-on-one feedback with students and small groups.
Build student conferencing into your weekly schedule to make meaningful connections with students.
Appointment slots in Google Calendar for one-on-one conferences with student ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
1y ago
Google News and Updates
The Anywhere School: 50+ Google for Education updates
MEET
In September, we’ll kick off with a larger tiled view of up to 49 people and an integrated Jamboard whiteboard for collaboration. We’ll also release new controls so moderators can choose to always join first, end meetings for all participants, disable in-meeting chat, and much more.
In October, we’ll launch custom and blurred backgrounds to provide some extra privacy. Breakout rooms and attendance tracking will also be launching for all Google Enterprise for Education customers, allowing for more engaged class ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
1y ago
Google News and Updates
Use the new Google Chat app for fast and reliable communication
New quick settings help you optimize your Gmail layout
New Google Groups now generally available
Learn and play together as a family with Chromebook
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Susan Vincentz (Kentucky): Using screencastify to record and export audio only
Stephanie Howell (Ohio)
Google Educator Groups (GEG) resources
Katie Wardrobe (Australia)
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Daren White (England)
Tanner Oglesby (Ar ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
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Google News and Updates
To every teacher, thank you times infinity
New Google Lens features to help you be more productive at home
Kids can learn at home with Read Along by Google
Make at-home learning more fun with 3D and AR in Search
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Want to do Tech Like a Pirate stuff?
Website: TechLikeaPirate.com
What’s the focus of the book? (Using tech to create an experience, make learning memorable) “Don’t just teach a lesson. Create an experience!”
Is there research that supports doing activities that are fun? (Shawn Achor productivity, neuroscience study, National Institute for Pla ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
1y ago
Google News and Updates
New features for Google Sites: Templates, announcement banners, and access for children with Google Accounts
New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
Maps that bring us closer, even when we're apart
The science of why remote meetings don't feel the same
Google Meet premium video meetings—free for everyone
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“Family” gatherings of older student mentors and students
Family Game night with classes/teachers
Padlet/Flipgrid where people could put affirmations and celebrations
Facebook group for teachers
Informal coffee talks
Birt ..read more
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
1y ago
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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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 ..read more