Wanda Terral led this session. The focus was on the nuts and bolts of google apps, extensions and add-ons. The bullet points below capture what Wanda shared.This link bit.ly/googlegoodies opens the copy of this doc and will be updated so check back periodically to see updates
Modify URL of doc to make a copy - Sir Links Alot - preview/template/force copy/PDF
Customise chrome toolbar
Reading mode removes ads etc on sites and just gives the text
Create QR code
Google translate
Send to another device - other device needs to be signed into chrome to work
Split view - opens 2 tabs at same time in split view - allows you to choose another open tab - can open 2 versions of same tab open at same time if need to make adaptations without copious scrolling - can adjust size of split
Preview allows you to look at a doc or slides without opening it
Shortcuts - ⌘ + / in sheets/slides/docs allows you see the specific shortcuts available
https://blog.kathyschrock.net/ - have a look at the ideas shared here
Extensions
Grabbit will get actual links from other sites etc
Chrome capture and screenshot creates a 12 second animated GIF - has no audio so can be inserted into a google doc
Magnifying glass will help enlarge text when you hover over it
Screen Mask allows you to mask the text you are not using
Search tools put in topic followed by these highlighted text below to narrow your search
To find resources on a topic: [topic] intitle:resources inurl:resources
To find PDFs about a topic: [topic] filetype:pdf
Vibe code - write code within gemini canvas
Google Sheet Macros - Huge timesaver and intro to Google Apps Script.
File Versions for Drive Files - Change content of a PDF in Drive without changing the URL - lets you make changes without breaking the original PDF link
Google Earth Flight Simulator - Explore > Tools > Flight Simulator - use the arrows to navigate your flight over an area - good for maths eg: directions
Google Workspace Learning Centre - explore this
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