003 Pageless Google Docs, Seesaw Improvements, and Reading Coach
Release Date: 04/22/2022
020 Canva Magic Write + Draw, Microsoft Bing AI, Google Docs Stopwatches + Timers, ChromeOS Screencast Updates, Reading Coach in Microsoft Flip
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Where does Magic Write work in Canva? Everywhere. Same with their new Draw feature. We check them both out today. Also, I break down the capabilities of Microsoft’s Bing AI and how it compares to ChatGPT. Next, Google has added stopwatches and timers to Google Docs, but is it available in all accounts (spoiler alert: it’s not). Google has also updated the ChromeOS Screencast app with a new web player, new transcription languages, and new effects. Plus, Joe Merrill joins to share about Reading Coach in Flip. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: ...
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019 Canva Magic Design, Google Bard, Google Eye Dropper, Microsoft Math Solver
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What’s so Magic about Canva’s new Design features? Speaking of design features, Google has added a small one - an eyedropper - that I’m really excited about. Also, in all my talking about ChatGPT, I haven’t taken much time to address Google’s AI efforts. What do they have happening? And, another Merrills’ Microsoft Minute: this time about Microsoft Math Solver. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:00 - INTRO 00:43 - 1. Canva Magic Design - - - 02:54 - 2. Canva Magic Presentations - - 03:46 - Today’s...
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018. GPT4, ChatGPT Age Limit, Canva Docs, Canva for Campus, Microsoft Reading Coach
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ChatGPT creator OpenAI has changed the age limit in their terms of service. What did they change it to? Does it change everything for educators? Also, they’ve upgraded the language model ChatGPT is based on to GPT-4 and it’s CRAZY. What can it do? Tune in to find out. In other news, Canva released Canva Docs recently. How does it measure up to Google Docs and Microsoft Word? They also released a new plan for colleges and universities. Also, my friend Joe Merrill stops by the EdTech News Brief studio to share about Microsoft Reading Coach. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S...
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017 ChatGPT Plus, AI-Detection Tools, Follow in Google Slides, Flip Updates
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In this episode, I try out 5 different AI-generated text detection tools. Tune in to see if they can tell us if our students are cheating. Also, on the topic of artificial intelligence - Open AI has announced that there are now free and paid plans for ChatGPT. I’ll break down the differences today. In non-AI news, Google Slides has an awesome new “follow” feature that’ll kick your collaboration up a notch and Flip has implemented a bunch of the updates that they announced back in the summer. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:59 - 1. ChatGPT Free and...
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016. ChatGPT, AI, and the Implications for Education
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ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and, while causing many to rejoice, has caused many in education to panic. In this episode, I go over what it is and what it can do as well as whether you need to worry now and if I think it should be blocked in schools. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY’S SPONSOR: Smore - TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:00 - INTRO 01:43 - ChatGPT: Intro 03:10 - ChatGPT: What is it? 04:53 - Today’s Sponsor: Smore 05:49 - ChatGPT: What Makes it Different 11:12 - ChatGPT: Implications for Education 15:19 - ChatGPT: Should We Block It? 17:50 - Dad Joke Time ...
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015. Livestream Google Meet, Edit PDFs on Chromebooks, Import PDFs in Book Creator, and more Quizizz Updates
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Did you know you could live stream your holiday choir concert to YouTube using Google Meet? Fa la la la la la la la yup. What about having students fill out PDFs using an app built into the Chromebook? Speaking of PDFs - Book Creator now lets you import PDFs. They also have added the ability to crop images and photos. Plus, a few more updates from Quizizz and a contest! 3 winners will each get a prize worth $72! View on YouTube: Table of Contents: 00:00 - INTRO 01:53 - 1. Live Stream Google Meet to YouTube 03:04 - 04:44 - TODAY’S SPONSOR: Smore 05:19 - 3. Import PDFs into Book Creator...
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014 Canva Presentations Stop-Motion, Transitions, and Remote Control; Animate Your Voice in Adobe, Split Table Cells in Docs, Quizizz Updates, and the ISTE/ASCD Merger
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Adobe is offering a free tool to animate our voices. Canva has added a Remote Control option that eliminates the need to say “next slide.” They’ve also added new slide transitions including one that can help you make awesome stop motion animations. Also, Google Docs is letting us split cells within tables, Quizizz has a bajillion updates, and ISTE and ASCD have announced a merger. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:00 - INTRO 01:27 - 1. Updates to Canva Presentations “Unveiling the Canva Visual Worksuite” - 03:52 - 2. Stop Motion...
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013 Canva PDF Editor, Remove Backgrounds in Canva Video, Gmail Multi-Send & Layouts, Focusable
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Canva has a free PDF Editor and has added background removal, customizable animations, and more to Canva Video. Focusable seeks to help you and your students grow your ability to focus on tasks. Gmail has added new layouts and a multi-send option for email marketing or newsletters. And, finally, we’re saying goodbye to another edtech tool in this episode. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:00 - INTRO 01:43 - 1. Canva PDF Editor “Free Online PDF Editor - Edit PDFs with ease - Canva” - 04:46 - 2. TODAY'S SPONSOR: Focusable...
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012. The Canva Visual Worksuite, Canva Docs, Canva Websites, Google Docs Summaries, and Book Creator Comments
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Canva has become a formidable force in the tech and edtech worlds with the announcement of its Visual Worksuite. I'll share what that is and about two of the big new components of it today. Also, some of you can get auto-generated summaries for your Google Docs and all BookCreator users can now add multimedia comments on specific pages!! Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 01:46 - 01. The Canva Visual Worksuite “Unveiling the Canva Visual Worksuite” - Introducing the Visual Worksuite | Canva - Canva for Teams – An all-in-one workplace design solution...
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011 Add Emojis in Google Docs, Screen Record in Edpuzzle, Quizalize Games, Improvements to Moderated Topics in Flip
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Google Docs is making it easier to add emojis in our documents. Did you know that Edpuzzle added a screen recording Chrome Extension a while back? They also added the ability to use their site in Spanish and a few other languages. Plus, Flip is letting students see their videos and the comments on them even when a topic is set as moderated. Finally, you and I are going to get to hear all about the new games modes in Quizalize. Access this episode on YouTube as well: TODAY'S CONTENT: 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - #1 Insert emojis inline with text in Goo Insert emojis inline...
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Today's Resources:
- “Change a document's page setup: pages or pageless” - https://support.google.com/docs/answer/11528737?p=pageless_docs&visit_id=637818209866831897-3168129436&rd=1Today’s
- Today's Sponsor - The InterACTIVE Classroom by Joe and Kristin Merrill
- Creative Tools Improvements March 2022 (External)' - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UbRr991qXSqLlpEiN95uT-9wiFBlEsqhvcinU44KHaA/edit#slide=id.g718fed47c6_1_603'
- “Announcing an expanded literacy portfolio to reach every learner” - https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2022/03/announcing-an-expanded-literacy-portfolio-to-reach-every-learner
- Introducing Reading Coach for personalized practice, and other major updates to Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/education-blog/introducing-reading-coach-for-personalized-practice-and-other/ba-p/3223533
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