More templates come to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides

Google announced new and improved templates to its online suite of applications. You can now launch Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides and you will see their templates listed. You can click on the "More" button in the upper-right hand corner and you will see all the templates offered. If you like to use templates and you like to use Google Apps, you might give these a try.

Here is the Google Blog article on this release:
http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-templates-in-google-docs-designed.html

Please note: You have to navigate to each google app separately. You cannot access the templates right now through google drive (as far as I know.) If you do, you can select "New", then "Document." From there, you can select "File" - "New" - "From template"

Enjoy,
Gregg

Over 30 Youtube channels for teachers

I came across this article today and just wanted to share. In chart form, you can preview a list of over 30 Youtube channels for teachers. If you are reading this, please share this link with your fellow educators.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/over-30-great-youtube-channels-for-teachers.html

Thanks, Gregg

Google Templates comes to mobile devices

Google Docs templates comes to mobile devices. Not only can you access templates on Google Docs, this update comes to Sheets and Slides as well. What this means is that you can create a rich document, sheet, or slide on your computer or laptop and then easily open and edit that same document on your mobile device. Or, if you prefer, you can start a template on your mobile device and then open and edit it on your computer or laptop.

Please note that you may need to update the iOS apps or Android apps before you notice the new feature.

Here are the release notes from Google:
http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2015/12/use-templates-to-create-files-in-google.html

Here is a short slide show introducing you to this new feature:

Enjoy,
Gregg

Google Reminders

Google just released a pretty cool update to Google Calendar. You can now add reminders directly from your calendar. The reminders then show up on the date you select right inside the calendar app.

So, if you're like me, and like to keep track of things needed to get done via reminders, then you'll find this pretty handy.

Give it a try...check out the video below to see how it works.

Happy Goog'ling,
Gregg

Google Keep

I ran across Google Keep today and thought I would share. Google Keep is a note taking application that Google has developed. It is available for iOS, Android, and can be used as a web app. It syncs with your current Google account and allows you to keep notes, check lists, voice recordings, and other things. For more information on Google Keep, check out the video below or view the official google blog post.

Tech Tip for Sept. 8, 2015 - Learn360

For all educators in the ESU 4 area, a quick reminder about Learn360. Learn360 is a resource to all ESU 4 edcucators within the service unit area. Learn360 is rolling out a major update this fall. One that many of you might appreciate is the mobile compatible feature. Please view that update below by clicking on the pdf link below. 

They've also rolled out thousands of new titles in the last year. If you have not looked lately at your account, please take a peek. 

Here is a sneak peek pdf - please scroll to page 2

http://www.learn360.com/images/L360_SneakPeek_FINAL_Lo.pdf

Here is a video sneak peek of the rollout this fall:

http://www.learn360.com/sneakpeek.htm

Login with your account:

http://www.learn360.com

Thank you,

Gregg

Tech Tip for August 2015 - Google Voice Typing

Google announced, yesterday, a new feature for Google Docs. Actually, they announced many new features. Here is one that I think can be useful for many students - Google Voice Typing. To enable the voice typing feature, you would open a new document, then select the "Tools" menu. From there, you will have an option to use the "Voice Typing" feature. Once that is enabled, you will press the microphone that pops up and you can talk into your computer and it will translate your speech to text for you. Give it a try today and read more from the official Google blog about this and other new features.

Enjoy,

Gregg