Google News and Updates FOR SUMMER 2019

Summer 2019 was a busy time for Google and Google for Education. The links below are related to what was discussed in episode 90 of the podcast.

Classroom

• Gradebook in Classroom now generally available
• Create rubrics in Classroom with a new beta
• All classes moving to Google Classroom with the Classwork Page in September
• Google Assignments, your new grading companion
• Originality reports for Google Classroom and Google Assignments launching to beta

Docs

• See changes in Google Docs over time with Compare Documents

Sheets

• View the edit history of a cell in Sheets
• Additional tools for enhanced reporting in Google Sheets

Slides

• New features for Slides Present mode
• Switch to a blank screen and set advanced time options for presentations in Google Slides
• Audio rollout on Slides has been “paused” by Google

Forms

• Import questions from previously existing forms into a new Google form

Drive, etc.

• Check out the new G Suite Learning Center
• Coming Soon: Transformation reports from Google for Education
• Priority page in Drive now available for all G Suite editions
• New fonts intended to help improve reading speed now available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Keyword

• Making learning to read accessible and fun with Bolo
• Bringing CS education to everyone through six new grants
• If you give a student a Chromebook
• What’s new in Chrome OS: better audio, camera and notifications
• A new way to help students turn in their best work

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On The Blogs

• Matt - 3 easy strategies to organize your Google Classroom
• Kasey
  • Fall book study starts Sept. 26
  • 10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know

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