#EdPins – Putting Learning on the Map
By Dale Plotzki, AppsEvents Presenter A new Google Innovator project has recently launched that seeks to connect schools and educators in a truly new way! #EdPins (www.edpins.org) seeks to highlight the beautiful, unique work in every school! It does this by re-purposing Google Maps ‘review’ cards into billboards of learning that celebrate the unique educational […]
New Customization Options in Google Forms
New highly requested customization features for Google Forms will be rolling out this month. Users will be able to choose colors and fonts when creating quizzes, surveys, registration forms, and more that matches their branding or desired theme. Choosing a theme and background color To pick a Theme Color, click the Customize theme icon . Doing […]
Summer EdTech PD Choice Board
Want to up your EdTech game this Summer? Check out this EdTech PD Choice Board created by AppsEvents presenter Joli Boucher. Want more tips from Joli? Catch her at our Saco Maine and New Hampshire Google Summits! Download your copy here: https://bit.ly/2JuRBU2
Getting Geeky at the LATAM Google Summit!
By Dale PLOTZKI This past weekend saw an incredible learning event take place on our campus; the first ever Apps Events’ Latin America Google Summit! This awesome professional development event brought teachers, administrators and parents together under one roof and focused on using tools in the Google for Education Suite to make learning engaging, effective, […]
Chromebooks: DO EVERYTHING
By +Allison Mollica 2018 has been an exciting year already for G Suite Edu schools, teachers AND students! New products, updates and programming are being released at warp speed so I thought to take a few minutes to reflect and share on some of my favorites to date: Android enabled touch screen Chromebooks Acer Chrome […]
Google Forms in Less Than Two Minutes
Learn how to create your first Google Form in less than two minutes! It’s super simple and will save you a tonne of time! Leave your questions in the comments below. Looking for in-person training from Dean? Check out https://www.appsevents.com
Hit Inbox Zero with the New Gmail and Google Tasks
My perpetual quest for inbox zero may soon be over thanks to the new Gmail upgrades and Google Tasks app! If you haven’t tried or enabled the new Gmail, you may check out our previous blog post where James Sayer takes a deep dive on the new features and how you can enable them. Google […]
Texthelp Strengthens Partnership with AppsEvents
At Texthelp, we understand the importance of sharing good practice. When teachers and educators come together for professional development, something magical happens. Sharing strategies, ideas, tools and successes across schools and regions helps everyone. With tech in particular, we’re all finding new ways to help students in ways we might have never considered before. That’s […]
New Gmail Features Deep Dive
By +James Sayer And so…it’s here! The new Gmail just launched globally this week and users will start seeing the option to turn it on over the next few days (if you haven’t already). So what is the new Gmail interface like and how will it impact your productivity? We dive deeper into Gmail here…. […]
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 & How to Manage Chrome Devices
In this video, Dean talks about the newly announced Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and walks you through some of the best settings for managing Chrome devices in your school or district. Looking for training on G Suite or Chromebooks? Visit www.appsevents.com
