We’re on the peak of summer time, however the EDU updates don’t cease! Right here’s a rundown on some vital updates, modifications, and concepts so that you can take into account as you sit poolside or take pleasure in family and friends.
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10 vital updates and hyperlinks for July 2024
Ask Gemini about your paperwork and emails – Gemini extensions for Drive, Gmail, and Docs at the moment are obtainable in beta. This replace helps you to ask Gemini about recordsdata in Drive or emails in your inbox. You will need to have a Gemini license on your EDU account with a view to entry this function, however you’ll be able to strive it without spending a dime utilizing a private Gmail account.
Google Vids is in beta – Google introduced “Vids” their newest member of Google Drive earlier this yr. I simply bought entry and am enjoying round with it. Vids is out there to districts who join “Workspace Labs.” My full evaluation will probably be obtainable as soon as I’ve a while to totally discover!
Can you notice the AI picture? – Are you able to inform the distinction between an actual and AI generative picture? This Northwestern and MIT analysis examine measures human capacity to acknowledge AI created content material. It’s tougher than you would possibly suppose!
Wednesday Webinars with John – This will probably be my third yr of internet hosting weekly webinars through the faculty yr. Try my 2024-25 schedule and register your district!
eSignatures in Google Docs – if in case you have premium entry to Google Workspace, you’ll be able to request digital signatures for Google Docs, an excellent function for permission slips, proposals, and extra!
Pre-configure Google Meet choices from calendar – Assembly organizers can configure Meet recordings, transcripts, and extra instantly in Google Calendar. It is a great way to ensure your assembly is configured prematurely so that you simply don’t overlook to click on the report button!
LaCrOS is lifeless earlier than it arrived – I’ve been carefully following the event of the Linux browser for ChromeOS (codename LaCrOS) since 2019. The rumor that this challenge was virtually full was unexpectedly dashed when Google introduced it was shutting the entire thing down.
World Emoji Day – In the event you missed it, take a look at my submit on 10 artistic methods to make use of emoji within the classroom. Emoji is enjoyable for lecturers and college students. Share your favourite concepts on this Fb thread
Nice stuff from Figma! – the staff over at Figma continues to construct nice artistic instruments! Figma Slides is the newest addition to the Figma suite. There’s additionally a brand new Figma EDU neighborhood on Fb. The Figma EDU staff is superior and this group provides you direct entry!
The Artwork of On-line Writing – I’m about midway via this fascinating ebook by Nicholas Cole, a prolific on-line creator. In case you are an English instructor, this ebook provides you with a number of concepts and examples for making writing related to your college students. The core expertise are the identical, however the purposes have modified for twenty first century writers.
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