Tag Archives: higher education
Introducing Teach for Google
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll April 7, 2015
Jason Carroll April 7, 2015
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Over the last year I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking into what type of training is available to help educators get the most out of Google Apps for Education. On one end of the spectrum, I found plenty of “how-to” videos and articles that explain how to share a file, create …
A Look at Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Ed
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll March 12, 2015
Jason Carroll March 12, 2015
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com This week’s post comes from Marvin Williams, Assistive Technology Coordinator in the Services for Students with Disabilities department at California State University, Fresno. Marvin, myself, and Fresno State’s Alternative Media Coordinator Rima Maldonado will be presenting later this week at the 30th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference in San Diego, …
3 Ways to Increase Collaboration in Google Docs, Sheets and Drive
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Jason Carroll March 10, 2015
Jason Carroll March 10, 2015
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com If you are an educator (or student), chances are that you have to collaborate on tons of projects. Everything from serving on committees to working with co-teachers to modify assignments requires collaboration. While meeting in person is great, time rarely allows for this. And using desktop-based office suites to collaborate usually looks something …
Get More Out of Google Searches – Infographic
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Jason Carroll December 8, 2014
Jason Carroll December 8, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com A while back I did a post on 7 Google Search Tips Worth Learning. While those 7 tips are still well worth taking advantage of, there are always new and additional ways to take Google searches to the next level. A great example of this can be found in the infographic below from …
Give Customised Feedback Using Google Forms
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Jason Carroll December 1, 2014
Jason Carroll December 1, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Last week I spent some time with a colleague showing teachers how to provide customise feedback to students using Google Forms. Typically Google Forms are used to create simple surveys or quizzes. The form results are then dumped into a spreadsheet that can be reviewed anytime. However, with just a few additional tweaks …
3 Tips for Using Google Drive More Effectively
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Jason Carroll November 24, 2014
Jason Carroll November 24, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com If you are a teacher or student using Google Apps for Education, you are likely spending a significant amount of time in Google Drive. The new Google Drive was launched over the Summer of 2014 and has slowly been rolled out to users (including Google Apps for Education users) over the last few …
Free “Intro to Google Apps for Education” Webinars Now Available
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll November 17, 2014
Jason Carroll November 17, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com I continue to be amazed by the number of schools throughout North America that have “Gone Google.” This past week at the Annual Conference for Middle Level Education in Nashville, TN was no exception. Teachers from across the US stopped by to talk about their Google experience and to learn more about what …
5 Tools to Help Create a Distraction Free Environment
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll November 5, 2014
Jason Carroll November 5, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com The ability for students (and teachers) to be productive in the classroom, at home, or anywhere in between is no easy task. At any given time phones ring, emails chime, people interrupt you, or other disruptions occur. Unfortunately, aside from locking yourself in a soundproof technology free room, there isn’t a simple solution …
New TeacherCast Episode Featuring Texthelp Now Available
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll October 31, 2014
Jason Carroll October 31, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com A few weeks ago we listed a great educator resource called TeacherCast. TeacherCast is an Educational Media Network that hosts several podcasts, app reviews, training opportunities and more for educators. You can learn more about TeacherCast and Jeff Bradbury in our previous post. Earlier this week Martin Mckay, Texthelp’s CTO and founder, and …
Snapverter – A Simple App to Make Files Accessible in Google Drive
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jason Carroll October 16, 2014
Jason Carroll October 16, 2014
Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com If you are a subscriber or regular reader of this blog you know that Texthelp has been busy lately releasing several new updates and products for Google Apps for Education users. This innovation continues today with the launch of Snapverter, an add-on to Read&Write for Google that scans and converts inaccessible text such …
