What's New in Google Apps for Education

Published: Nov. 30, 2015, 2:29 a.m.

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Google Apps and Tricks Mentioned on Todays Show

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Word Cloud (Chrome Extension)

Turn any Google Doc or item in your Google Drive into a fantastic looking WordCloud.



Wise Stamp


Professional email signature and links to social media accounts. Great way to incorporate digital citizenship




Checker Plus for Google Calendar


Easily access your Google Calendar with this powerful extension



Quick Tweet for Multiple Twitter Accounts
One Click Google On-Air Hangout

Instantly and easily start a Hangout On Air with just the click of this one button extension! 


Remove ads from YouTube videos

Interested in removing ads and suggested videos from YouTube?  How about creating unique links to YouTube videos with a specific start and end time so that kids see the exact clip you want them to?  Learn more about YouTube Tools Every Teacher Should Know here:  http://teachingforward.net/2014/04/09/youtube-tools-every-teacher-should-know/  


Save Time Grading using these great Keyboard Shortcuts

Time-Saving Tips for Grading with Google Docs using keyboard shortcuts - for a comprehensive video tutorial and more details on how to set up keyboard shortcuts to save time grading Google Docs, check out my post at http://teachingforward.net/2015/11/11/1375/