#gafechat Archive | Participate

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #gafechat. Please introduce yourself, where are you from, role in education. Share favorite genre of book.

participatechat Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #gafechat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/LwyRJ2apVK

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Tonights #gafechat is Ready to ADD-ON one more thing?? All about Google Add-Ons!! Not too late to invite your friends.

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Kelly, north of Austin, TX, HS Instructional Coach, ~ #gafechat host. My favorite genre of book is crime fiction. I love a good mystery.

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Mindy Woods, CIT Dallas TX. Fav genres are Historical fiction, Young Adult and P&P variations! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#gafechat uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.

reiman_brittany Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Brittany, SDSU student, future educator. Favorite genre - Non-fiction! #gafechat

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Brandi Schuiling, South Dakota State University student, here for #gafechat Favorite Genre: Fiction

MrsMoutafis Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#gafechat Christina, NJ, HS Sp Ed Sci teacher, and dont have reading preference!

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ohh...I used to love those! Whos your fav author right now? #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Howdy #gafechat! Eric Curts, Tech Integrationist in Ohio, blog at https://t.co/tfqwABtHVN Favorite genre of book would be SciFi.

mrangood Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#gafechat Trevor in San Diego AP Gov/AVID 11&12 Love me come humor and historical non-fiction

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

1st question coming in 1 minute. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Mallack Walsh. Rocky Point, NY. High School and Middle School Teacher- #gafechat I like History books, or historical fiction

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: In a world where education seems to ‘add-on’ one more thing every year, what do you wish would be removed or changed? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I like John Grisham the best for crime fiction. I also like Harlan Coben. #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I love that there are future educators joining us tonight. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

You mean philosophically, or literally like a tech add-on? #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Sam, Victoria BC - Ed Tech Integration Teacher, Favourite Genre: Varies depending on mood - #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hey! #gafechat Colleen Tegeler from Westerville. Instructional Ed Specialist. Excited to be here!

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Administrivia YUCK! Making an effort to get back into classes w/ Ss and Ts...LOVING IT! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

What??? Mallack is in the house! Shut the front door! I am so happy to see you tonight #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I would love to see all grade levels go to skills based grading, but know that GPA is driving HS grades... #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Change the start time for the school day to later. Studies show kids need more sleep! (and I am not a morning person) #gafechat

MrsMoutafis Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Standardized testing, while may be "good" in theory, is not standard for all and does not allow much room for Ss w spec needs #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I mean philosophically, but you can answer any way you want. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I love this chat! I never have time though- gotta make time. Kelly you are the BEST #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I agree!!! When the state has to adjust the passing rate to make themselves not look bad, you know there is something wrong #gafechat

In reply to @MrsMoutafis

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Teachers implementing more movement in the classroom when recess time is limited. #gafechat #getthestudentsmoving

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Staff meetings! If it can be said in an email- say it in an email! Let's collaborate when together! #gafechat

loswald23 Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Teacher evaluation process has become so long and tedious. Unfortunately, it doesn't work to weed out the bad teachers. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

What time would you like school to start? #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I did my Master's thesis on this- and I found that you are 100% correct. Ss did worse early in morning #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

tkraz Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 The blanket statements that make ALL of some practice either good or bad. More balance and variety in learning please. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

9AM is reasonable. Many are close to 7'ish now. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

Sam19Parks Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#gafechat Hi I'm Sam. I'm a senior majoring in middle education. I go to college in PA, but I'm from NJ. And I love fantasy novels.

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Can you give me an example of a blanket statement? #gafechat

In reply to @tkraz

effortfuleduktr Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 - Edu fads that are not evidence based to improve the classroom, but are 'fun'. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: In a world where education seems to ‘add-on’ one more thing every year, what do you wish would be removed or changed? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Describe Google add-ons to someone who has never used them. #gafechat

TanisSimoncelli Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I completely agree. I think all parties would feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. #gafechat #d303chat

In reply to @ericcurts

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

My daughter's HS starts at 7:20AM!!! Way too early for them! #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @ericcurts

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Oh yes, that's huge! A major pet peeve of mine. #gafechat

In reply to @tkraz

ryanrismiller Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: start time for students and increased flexibility for students to explore interested pathways while is school #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Our HS starts at 8:40 and MS starts at 9:05. Elementary is early (7:45am), but that is so parents can get to work on time #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

tkraz Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

That all homework or worksheets or PP or even technology is bad. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

reiman_brittany Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

South Dakota schools start at about 8-8:15 am. 7 am seems incredibly early for all Ss, especially young Ss. #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts, @LISDTechie

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Tasks that create unnecessary paperwork. Drowning in extra paperwork is not beneficial. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Add-ons are magic little programs that make google apps do all the extra things you want them to do. #gafechat

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Teachers doing activities/lessons in the classroom that are "hands on without minds on" #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Here is my infographic comparison of Add-ons, Extensions, and Web Apps https://t.co/9yOXW6Pvqb #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Got it. Thanks for clarifying for me. #gafechat

In reply to @tkraz

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Add-ons are like superpowers for Google Docs, Sheets, and now Slides. The enable more functionality and versatility-awesome #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Describe Google add-ons to someone who has never used them. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Google add-ons are extra functions that enhance your Drive file capabilities. #gafechat

MrsMoutafis Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Add-ons are the spices to a meal. They make it more interesting! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Preach it!!! #gafechat

In reply to @BrandiSchuiling

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Google Add-ons make your Google Drive materials do magical things. #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I would add to the definition that add-ons are installed once and stay with you from doc to doc. #gafechat

end4end99 Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

High School in Florida should start at 9! #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Love this! #gafechat

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Google Add-ons make your Google Drive materials do magical things. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love the words I am seeing to describe add-ons: spice, magical, superpowers #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Question #3 coming up in less than a minute. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: Share your favorite Google documents add-ons. Explain purpose. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: "DocuTube" is great for playing YouTube videos without leaving the Google Doc. Great for #HyperDocs https://t.co/gKOcqtGWc3 #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: I'm terrible. I use a TON for Sheets, but none for Docs, only extension. Curious to see what people use here #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Easy Accents nice for writing accents in foreign language class. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: "OrangeSlice" is great for adding rubrics to Docs without being very complicated https://t.co/1kLxbH1Gp6 #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Avery Label Maker, https://t.co/rOPTay0yP9 lets me use docs and sheets to make labels! YAY! #gafechat

loswald23 Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Read & Write for Google Chrome is the best for our struggling readers. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Awesome, I'll have to share with my Foreign Language dept. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Nice, never heard of it. Perfect for hyperdocs. #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Lucidchart Diagram is good because I can insert an existing diagram into the doc or create one from there. I love mind maps #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: "Highlight Tool" add-on can be used to help students solve math story problems https://t.co/nryOGX4D4q #gafechat

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I love Autocrat. It combines docs and sheets by taking a doc template and the info in a sheet & making it into one pretty doc #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: g(math) of docs is a must for math classes, so that students can insert equations, graphs, etc. into their problem solving #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: "Show" add-on to display non-printing characters in Docs (for those missing this feature from Word) https://t.co/0S83KpFWVi #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes I've actually used that. Worked well #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I LOVE when #gafechat give me tons of new tools!!!

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I got a separate window open with the Drive files launched so that I can immediate add new add-ons as people are sharing. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I thought that was an extension, it's an add-on too? #gafechat

In reply to @loswald23

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#gafechat will be archived ~ Check website after chat https://t.co/NvfwdltQty

massignmenthelp Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/FKXZPYFim7 #edchatma #elmused #gafechat

massignmenthelp Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #edchatma #elmused #gafechat

AssignmentHelpN Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #edchatma #elmused #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: "Doc Tools" add-on lets you sorting text and tables in Docs https://t.co/j5NhdKQNOz #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: You guys have already given me so many cool ideas, nice! #gafechat lucidchart diagram, orange slice, easy accents, g(math) #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: The Rhyme Finder is a fun one as it helps students find rhyming words #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: "Magic Rainbow Unicorns" add-on makes your Doc look like a Lisa Frank explosion https://t.co/59XZ8u76rD #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4: Share your favorite Google spreadsheets add-ons. Explain purpose. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Can't live without the EZ Query sheets add-on https://t.co/cFlGiQfF9w #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Change Case, https://t.co/BykS6W7jNk love this gem when I am inputting all the serial numbers for iPads! #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: "Save As Doc" add-on puts Form responses from Sheets into easy-to-read format in Docs https://t.co/kc2c2TGuh0 #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 Chromebook Inventory- for those that manage Chromebooks in the Admin console. Update in the sheet then upload to admin console. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: RowCall filter information in a column and create individual sheets for every unique cell. https://t.co/I6JLkIkIFV #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: So many- Advanced Find and Replace for large data sets. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I use "Autocrat" add-on for generating certificates for my trainings (and loads of other tasks) https://t.co/kLdTaLciIf #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

WHAT!!?? You mean I don't have to copy/paste into Word doc, sort, and then copy/paste back into Google doc. You just made me happy #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: "Doc Tools" add-on lets you sorting text and tables in Docs https://t.co/j5NhdKQNOz #gafechat

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I like Mail Merge, helps with reminder emails about signups. Again, follows a template and goes from there :) #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: AUTOCRAT! A mail merge piece of beautiful magic. We run our entire admission process with it. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Although Forms has Quiz features, Flubaroo is good for M/C AND short answers. Updates grade for you once grade short answers #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4- Power tools- amazing, does like 20 different things to help manipulate data. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Split Names, https://t.co/biNidnIybn is great when i forget to do first and last on a form #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: "Flippity" add-on is awesome for creating interactive Jeopardy games, flashcards, and more https://t.co/Mk1NpeRud8 #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Remove Duplicates can be a lifesaver when you have a ton of data and you want to remove duplicate entries #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I still like Flubaroo better than the Quiz feature on Forms. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I love their random group generator and name pickers! #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: "Flippity" add-on is awesome for creating interactive Jeopardy games, flashcards, and more https://t.co/Mk1NpeRud8 #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Yet another Mail Merge. Love it. Will be using it tomorrow morning to send out 50 emails. It's FREE #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Doctopus allows Ts to manage S project, grade via rubrics, and provide feedback all electronically. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Check out my webinar tomorrow on Google Forms Quiz features. It's getting better all the time. https://t.co/6t8EyouHI0 #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Autocrat works for paperless observation forms, PD certificates, etc. Video is old, but shows purpose https://t.co/6INRLyc7M7 #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4. I've used "Twitter Archiver" and "Twitter Curator", although not in a while. I remember it was good for stalking LOL #gafechat

tkraz Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

At this point I have LOTS of tabs open. Thanks #gafechat !

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5: Share your favorite Google forms add-ons. Explain purpose. #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: "Crop Sheet" because I like my Sheets to look tidy! https://t.co/RN0n9mvkKT #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: g(Math) for Google forms is great b/c students can answer on forms using equations https://t.co/HMRrwJbzSG #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Registered! Love learning from experts! #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts, @mallackw, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: CheckItOut is perfect for students checking in/out devices, books, materials, etc. https://t.co/431qXNvd5G #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: "FormRanger" has been awesome for limiting sign-ups for career day sessions, etc. https://t.co/w8aVTRKye4 #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Form Notifications. Simple. Easy. You get emailed every time (or your interval) form is submitted, plus email sent to other #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Form Recycler, https://t.co/dFMQeQhSDK comes in handy when I need to pull Qs from several different forms. #gafechat

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Good for sending after school club acceptance letters. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Here's my blog post on "9 Awesome Add-ons for Google Forms" https://t.co/tFA0YKJeVC #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: All Questions Required saves me time from having to go back and change Qs that I forgot to require. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

So does this work like sign up genius? Looking for a way to use forms to replace that for us. #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: FYI Form Notifications sometimes updates, and U have to reload the add-on to keep it working. (happened once in over a year) #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: LOVE Choice Eliminator - removes answer choices once selected by the predetermined # of times https://t.co/viwaoe0c9A #gafechat

reiman_brittany Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

So many awesome resources! Thanks everyone! #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Life. Changing. #gafechat I do like the new default settings in forms though!

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: All Questions Required saves me time from having to go back and change Qs that I forgot to require. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Wow, excellent. Never knew about "All Questions Required". #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

FYI... You can set "Make questions required" as a preference in Form settings now. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5 Form publisher- Fill out a form, populate a doc, email it to certain people. We use it to notify our Chromebook repair company #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Form Limiter stops accepting answers after date/time or after a # of responses have been submitted. https://t.co/KldqdzWSpJ #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Choice Eliminator sounds excellent too. I'll have to check it out. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q6: Add-ons are new in Google presentations. What add-ons are you hoping to see in the future? #gafechat

mrangood Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6 #gafechat @PearDeck now works as an add on with Slides **HAPPY DANCE**

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: Would love to see an option to make better WordArt and shadow or bevel type options on shapes and images! #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Hmmm... haven't given it much thought. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Would still like the option to "lock" items down on a slide w/o having to change the slide master #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes, but I don't always want my questions to be required. But when I do and forget, I need my add-on. #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A6: Maybe an add-on to lock a slide. Similar to protected ranges in sheets. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Me too :) #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie, @ericcurts

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A6: Haven't given this a lot of thought, I already find slides to be really functional. #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: An add on to change the page set up to 8.5x11. It would save me a few clicks when making portrait handouts in slides. #gafechat

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Some really great information on how to use technology to enhance teaching and the classroom! Thank you, everyone! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Look at you wanting to get all fancy with beveling!! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

HAHA. Me neither and I wrote the question days ago... #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

DillsMelissa1 Oct 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Anyone know of an add on or work around for saving an unfinsihed Form to finish later? #gafechat @gafehelp

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: OH!! what about the ability to change color schemes on the templates! Times like this I wish I knew how to create my own! #gafechat

mrangood Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

It should save automatically as you are working on it a la Docs and Slides #gafechat

In reply to @DillsMelissa1, @gafehelp

blaunius Oct 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Some timing add-ons to auto advance slides; ability to add music (without having to add a YT vid) #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Ahh... Yes. The ability to add music. Yessssss.. #gafechat

In reply to @blaunius, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

You can make a Portrait template change URL to force copy, bookmark it, then click on it when you need a new one. One step #gafechat

In reply to @TeacherTegeler

RUSDtech Oct 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: the #typographynerd in me would love to see a kerning & tracking add-on for text! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q6: Add-ons are new in Google presentations. What add-ons are you hoping to see in the future? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q7: What additional resource do you recommend teachers add-on to their list of tools to explore? Why? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Yes, add music. That is what I want, without the tiny autoplay YT video in the corner. #gafechat

In reply to @TeacherTegeler, @blaunius

MrsMoutafis Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: I recently came across Xodo for annotating pdfs online. You can save and go back to it again later from Drive. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: If you haven't checked out FlipGrid..what are you waiting for? https://t.co/bp8SAa9OuH #flipgridfever #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I would SO love to be able to add funner fonts to google! I miss my 5000+ fonts! #gafechat

In reply to @RUSDtech

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: I don't know where to begin sometimes. Yes, Flipgrid is something I need to check out #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Is it always free? Or a freemium? Paid? #gafechat

In reply to @MrsMoutafis

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: I recommend checking out Google Tour Builder. I saw an amazing presentation by @joliboucher - it's awesome! #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: I have to give a shout out to my fav. Google Keep! It keeps getting better and better! An educator's best friend! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: Can't live without Keep, so if you haven't explored, open Google Keep, create to-do list & include check out Keep on the list #gafechat

reiman_brittany Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#flipgrid is something SDSU/DSU is very fond of and I highly recommend it! Awesome for working on communication skills! #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE @GravitDesigner https://t.co/R5STsYSv0J do all my graphics on my chromebook now! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I love Google Tour Builder! It is so easy to use. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @joliboucher

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I love Google Keep! I like that I can keep all important things in one place! #gafechat #GoogleKeep

In reply to @LISDTechie

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I have a Tour Builder webinar coming up on Oct 17th https://t.co/94wXyZGqcX #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @joliboucher

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I've taught Ss to use https://t.co/WY7ybTQurM to make better word art for GSuite apps #gafechat

aylwardsam Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I've been liking the Be Internet Awesome resources with students lately, definitely a fun way to talk digital citizenship #gafechat

CherylMc Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Teachers are using @GooseChase for digital scavenger hunts. #gafechat

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Great! #gafechat

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I have a Tour Builder webinar coming up on Oct 17th https://t.co/94wXyZGqcX #gafechat
In reply to @mallackw, @joliboucher

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Can't wait to explore this website. Thanks for sharing. #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods, @GravitDesigner

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Cool, I'll check it out #gafechat

In reply to @CherylMc, @GooseChase

RUSDtech Oct 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Agreed! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I've never heard of Google Tour Builder. What do you use this for in the classroom? #gafechat

In reply to @ericcurts, @mallackw, @joliboucher

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I have had an acct for years, but still haven't created a scavenger hunt. Wanted to do it w/ all staff, but no money for pro acct. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @CherylMc, @GooseChase

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

It's so awesome and easy to use. Ss pick points on Google Earth- add description, pics, street view- tell story plotted points #gafechat

In reply to @BrandiSchuiling, @ericcurts, @joliboucher

mbswoods Oct 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@LISDTechie another HOMERUN! Love all the new tools tonight! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Here is a quick tutorial on it https://t.co/8Rp43aCkHD #gafechat

In reply to @BrandiSchuiling, @ericcurts, @mallackw, @joliboucher

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Huge thank you to everyone who participated in #gafechat. The archive will be posted soon

mallackw Oct 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Kelly, thank you for doing this. I always learn so much. Thank you everyone for sharing! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Next #gafechat will be October 17th ~ stay tuned for questions

ericcurts Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Create virtual tours, including locations, images, videos, descriptions, hyperlinks, etc. See sample here: https://t.co/JGmnB0cxtO #gafechat

In reply to @BrandiSchuiling, @mallackw, @joliboucher

BrandiSchuiling Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for the great information! I learned so much! #gafechat

reiman_brittany Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you for all of the new tools! I've had a busy hour adding everything! :) #gafechat