PASD LTR for Staff

Well, I know the end of the school year is quickly approaching and you may not have had time to read the latest Google for Education Newsletter. Here are a few things you need to see: Gmail Gmail is updating. Any time now we should be seeing this new updated look and functionality. To learn more check out this blog that has some great short clips describing the different look and functions!  EDU in 90 Don't forget to subscribe, it only takes 90 seconds and they have put some great content up! Like this video on the changes that have been happening in Classroom. Google Sites Updates Now this wasn't in the newsletter, however it is something that I know I found lacking when I started using the new Google Sites. They now allow you to add a hyperlink in the menu! No more creating a page just to have a hyperlink!  You can also now change who can see your website! No longer do you have to publish to the public!

Rather than bombarding you with email after email or forwarding you a newsletter that  you may not have time to read, I will send out monthly highlights of things that I thought were noteworthy. In Issue V, 2017 Google for Education highlighted the new Science Journal with a brief article: Science Journal on Android and iOS Let your class explore the world like scientists with the Science Journal app. Students can measure real time data and record their observations in a digital notebook. The redesigned app is  now available on iOS and Android  with over  20 new activities  from educational partners. What does this mean for you?  Well, if you teach science this tool is amazing! While it does have an app, many of the lessons can be used right in front of your students! There are over 20 activities that walk students through the Scientific Process. What about the App? So, I downloaded the app on my phone. The look and feel of it is similar to Google...