Gobs of Goodies from Google - Wanda Terral ...

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 

• www.googleforeducommunity.com 

• 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

#SparkshopAKL

Had a fantastic day at #SparkshopAKL. As a first time attendee of this type of training I have come away inspired, informed and ready to share at the next event. Thank you to everyone who shared and to Fiona Grant and Justine Driver for their organisation.

Session #1

Lead by Kat Gilbert-Tunny @TopKat76. This was a fantastic session that walked us through a wide variety of google extensions. I realised I have many of these extensions on my device but was reminded to take the time to think about using them. My takeaway 

Send from Gmail (by Google)

 allows you to compose a Gmail message quickly and share a link via email

Session #2:

Lead by Lenva Shearing @lenva. An excellent session on google extensions and add ons. Lenva kindly shared a DLO for reference. http://bit.ly/10appsext My takeaway

 

 Draftback

allows you to see a 'video' version of of text edits/revision history. I am looking forward to 

seeing how I can use this to help my learners make stronger connections to their learning.

Session #3:

Lead by Karen Ferguson @Karen968. A brilliant hands on session that walked us through the Tinkercad program. My takeaway is knowing how to make use of the features of this program and a huge feeling of accomplishment having created my own 3d design.