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Google's Safety Center offers parents good advice on keeping their kids safe online. Much of the information provided in the Safety Center is focused on things like privacy settings, search filters, and Android app management. The information on settings and filters is complemented with advice on talking to kids about responsible online behaviors. That advice comes from organizations including Common Sense Media, iKeep Safe, and OnGuard Online. 
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Earlier today I conducted three webinars about various Google tools for teachers. Each of those webinars was only thirty minutes long so there wasn't a lot of time for individual questions. Since the webinars ended I've had a bunch of emails from folks looking for more instruction. My playlist of Google tools tutorials currently has more than 50 videos covering topics like Google Sites, Blogger, YouTube tricks, Google Calendar settings, and Google Drive features. The playlist can be found here or you can view it as embedded below.
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Always good to have these types of lists handy to assist when you don't know how to use a tool.
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Google Drive is a collection of amazing editing tools provided by Google which serves as a free replacement to office softwares and more oriented towards Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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What a great BASIC guide to Google Docs. It is like a concise instruction manual.
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June 27, 2015 9:21 PM
Being able to access work at home has been invaluable. You know you get some of your best ideas when you are relaxed, so now I can take advantage of my brainwaves.
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A copyright is literally the right to make copies, and there is a long history to copyright going back to the development of printing presses in Europe. In US Law the concept of protecting artists, authors and/or inventors exclusive right to benefit from their work comes directly from Article I, Section 8 of theUnited States Constitution: "The Congress shall have Power ... To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries"
The specific details of how the government protects an individual's copyrights are enumerated in Title 17 of the United States Code. As you can image the development of the internet has made enforcing copyright laws in the United States, as well as throughout the world, a bit more challenging. The ease with which a person can make digital copies of items from the internet without any regard for national boundaries or consent from the author has made enforcing these laws almost impossible.
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This is a difficult subject to deal with. This is one more article to try to make sense of copyrights. I have started taking photos when I can so that I can minimize infringements.
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his weekend I received an email from a teacher who is changing school districts over the summer. He was looking for an easy way to create offline copies of the files and information (contacts) that he has stored in his Google Drive and Gmail accounts so that the information could then be used again in a different account. My suggestion was to try the Google Takeout tool.
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With our conversion to Google platform as an organization, I am wondering if this would be helpful for folks who have had personal Google accounts and would like to move documents, etc over.
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The video embedded below provides an overview of how to create a rubric in a Google Sheet.
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This is a follow up video from Richard Byrne on how to create an on-line rubric. This could be used for progress monitoring.
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Laura Nissen, Dean and Professor at The School of Social Work at Portland State University has gathered a list of resources related to the intersections of Social Work and Social Media at the blog,...
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Some great stuff to browse through- but not in one sitting.
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With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it's becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, ...
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Sometimes, we need to give ourselves permission to make mistakes when we are learning something new. This is especially true of technology.
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April 21, 2015 10:34 AM
Here are some great tips and resources for those that struggle or want to learn more about Technology.
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Google Forms and Google Sheets can be very useful for collecting all kinds of information from students and others. Three of the most common uses of Google Forms and Sheets in schools are creating quizzes, conducting surveys, and organizing workflow. The following videos, screenshots, and links will help you learn how to use Google Forms and Sheets in your classroom.
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Here's some more TIPS for using Google Forms. This talks about add ons and inserting videos.
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Ahhhhh the secrets of search. These simple shortcuts can help you step up your Google game tremendously. I Learned almost every one of these hacks during college. I’ve written hundreds of pages of reports and have used google to research thousands of different things. Utilizing these tools create a much easier way to navigate the web.
One of my favorite tricks for finding topical titles is to use the ‘intitle’ option. This search operator enables you to search for general words in the article and at the same time searching for a specific word in the title. Researching specific years of a companies history? Recipe substitutes? It’s so versatile.
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Some good tips for doing effective searches.
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April 21, 2015 10:40 AM
Here are some great tips shown in "Infographic" for those that don't like to do all that reading.
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Last weekend at the first annual "Google Summit Oklahoma City" hosted by the EdTechTeam, I shared a breakout session titled, "Google Hangouts 101." Afterwards, I visited with two librarians I know ... Via John Evans
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Good for reference.
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March 16, 2015 9:39 AM
This article and video tutorial help anyone interested in setting up and using Google Hangouts.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) APP and Website Survey Oakland Schools Social Work Consultant, Steve Whitmore, is interested in how...
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Deadline for submissions is Feb 28, Saturday. Please submit your #SocialSkills, #StudentEngagement, and #FeelingManagement APPs by then. #sel #ipad Thank you.
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Keep up-to-date with what's movin' and shakin' on the App Store with this list of the Top 50 most downloaded completely FREE apps (with no in-app purchases) available in the Education section on iTunes as of February 7, 2015. You will find apps for babies, preschoolers, toddlers, students, educators and...
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This a list of 50 free I-pad Apps. It doesn't appear to have many with SEL in mind, but they might be useful in engaging students. #socialemotionallearning
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Did you ever click the bright red "New" button inside your Google Drive? Google Drawings isn't at the forefront of tools. The limelight is reserved for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. But let's do a reawakening of sorts and click on More to go to the "neglected" siblings. We have seen the usefulness of Google Forms. It's time…
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This is a good resource to add to your Google tools library.
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Google Forms is an often overlooked product in the Google Apps Suite. I can see why, who likes to spend their time filling out surveys? But as is the case (…) Read more
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Good uses for a classroom.
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This is a good resource list to have available when you want to examine your options for collaboration.
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It is easy to use green screen effects on an iPad to produce professional looking photos and videos. Learn how with the Green Screen app by Do Ink.
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Everyone organizes their Google Drive differently. Shockingly, many Google Apps users don’t organize them at all. I have found that, by using a few best practices, there is a system (…) Read more
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We are now living in a Google world. These tips might be helpful in organizing your drive.
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I am super excited to share this update with you! My Top Ten Tech Tips for Successful Technology Integration were originally shared last July (2014). These are the tips that I often refer to when helping teachers dip their toes into the technology integration waters. It's easy to become overwhelmed by technology and planning. These tips will make the process so much easier!
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When it comes to technology, we can't possibly know it all. But as with anything new, we need to apply common sense. These are great tips for getting started with any tech tool for almost any issue.
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Making a chart in excel can be really easy. The computer does most of the work for you. You do have type in the data though. In the example below we typed in a simple table of data concerning text books and their weight in pounds
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The next time you present data in an IEP, try a visual representation in chart or graph. The process is similar in Google Sheets which can be used with Google Forms.
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Twitter is chaos, but in the midst of this beautiful mess is a ton of data that if you can understand,
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WOW! What an overwhelming list. Good to have in your library.
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Twenty years ago, I relied on my supervisor, co-workers, trainings, community meetings, and organizational newsletters to develop my networking with colleagues. Advances in technology offer global access to resources, enabling a richness and depth to
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A nice framework for creating your own Professional Learning Network. Nice step by step guide.
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We're all aware that we spend a lot of time on social media these days. Many would even say we're spending too much time -- not stopping to smell the roses, so to speak. After all, the average 18- to 34-year-old American knocks around on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook for up to 3.8 hours per day. Via Brian Yanish - MarketingHits.com
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April 21, 2015 12:50 PM
Here are some great tips in "Infographic" for all those sites you use on a daily basis.
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Directions, tips, and tricks for using popular ed tech apps and sites.
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This is a good sized list of how to use many different APPs and webtools.
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For more than a decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers 125 tutorials, including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free.
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Looks to be a great website to learn the basics about computers and how software works.
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Some good tips for parents.