Google Apps EDU Tips for Teachers by Teachers, New Doctopus Add-on, and More

Here’s a round up of some great Google Apps EDU Links and other resources from our Google+ community last week.

Google Apps for Education: Tips for Teachers by Teachers (Free eBook) 

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A free eBook containing 100% real world, practical advice from Google certified teachers on how they use the suite of Google Apps to empower their students and enhance the learning experience. An excellent guide as you begin your own move to Google Apps or continue refining your existing process.

Found by +Katie Thornton

Announcing the Newly Released Doctopus, An Add-on for Google Docs 

Apps Script lovers REJOICE! Scripts are back in the new Sheets and there’s a new way to make the magic happen with the brand new Add-ons menu. Scripts have moved out of the Script Gallery and into the Add-ons Gallery. The new interface gives us more detailed information, screenshots, ratings and support information.

Great share from +Allison Mollica cc +Jay Atwood  and +Jennifer Magiera

Styling Embedded Google Calendars

Embedding a Google Calendar in a website is quite easy. However, the styling options are very limited. This blog post (plus video) from +Wanda Terral will help you end up with a more stylish embedded Google Calendar.

Track Changes

When collaborating on a document, it can be tough to manage the editing process. Track Changes Basic gives you the control you need. You can selectively accept the edits you like, and discard the ones you don’t.

Another awesome find by +Allison Mollica

Fun online tools for both teachers and their pupils

Great write up for our Google in Education East Africa Summit held last March 1- 2, 2014 at International School of Tanganyika. You can check out some of the summit pictures here.

Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor

Helping schools get the most out of Google for EDU.

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