Showing posts with label Google. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google. Show all posts

Friday, July 05, 2024

Google Classroom: New Feature! | Mark as Missing!

Google Classroom: Mark as Missing Update
Google Classroom just rolled out a new feature for teachers that I'm so thankful for! We can now manually mark a student's assignment as missing! Continue reading to find out how this new feature works!


As an avid Google Classroom teacher user, one of the most frustrating things I've had to deal with is when students turn in an assignment incomplete and before the due date. I've come to realize that one of the main reasons students do this is because they are trying to fool the system and their family at home. Students have learned that if they turn in their assignment before the due date, even if it is incomplete, the Guardian Summary Email that their family receives will consider it finished. However, this only prolongs the inevitable.


The Google Classroom Team has finally given teachers more control over missing and completed work! We can manually mark assignments as either missing or complete! Watch my latest EdTechnocation Video Tutorial to find out how this new feature works!


You can also learn more about this new feature on the Google Workspace blog.


What do you think of this newest Google Classroom feature? Let me know in the comments below!

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

WAIT! Don't delete that Classroom! Archive it! UPDATED: May 2019

Don't delete that #GoogleClassroom! 3 Steps to Prepare for Summer & Beyond! | by @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU #GSuiteEDU

UPDATED: May 2019! New screenshots and updated information!

The end of the school is almost here! But before you leave your classroom to enjoy the summer fun, there are few things you need to do. One of them is to clean up your Google Classroom dashboard. But, WAIT! Don't do it! Don't you even think about deleting those Classrooms! There's a better way! Follow these 3 steps to clean up your Classrooms and your dashboard before summer begins!

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Google Drive is NOT Going Away: Explained

#GoogleDrive is NOT Going Away: Explained | @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU
Have you seen the headlines recently about Google Drive? Did it freak you out? Make you wonder what's going to happen to all of your files in Drive? Well, there's been some misconceptions and misunderstandings. Let me help clear it up! I explain what's really going on and how Google Apps admins can help. It's not as bad as it's being portrayed!

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

5 Tips for Developing VR Content Creators by Smart Report on EdTech

5 Tips for Developing #VR Content Creators | @EdTechnocation #ARVRinEDU
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to present a session at ISTE 2017 with my colleague, Gabriel Yanagihara. Our session was titled Changing the (Virtual) Reality of Education. We shared the various VR projects we both conducted during the 2016-2017 school year. Kanoe Namahoe, editor of SmartBrief on EdTech, attended our session and also interviewed us for a great article in their SmartReport on Edtech Back-to-School Issue. Read on for access to the article and a handy downloadable companion infographic!

Wednesday, August 09, 2017

YouTube LIVE AUG 22: Get Started with Your First Day of Google Classroom!

YouTube LIVE: Get Started w/ Your First Day of #GoogleClassroom | 8/22 @EdTechnocation @GoogleForEdu #GoogleEDU
The Google Classroom Team is kicking off the 2017-2018 school year with the #FirstDayofClassroom Campaign! And I'm excited to be a part of it with a YouTube LIVE video on August 22! Continued reading for more details!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

My New Favorite Podcast: the Google Teacher Tribe!

New Favorite Podcast! @gteachertribe #gttribe | by @EdTechnocation
I have very long drives to school and back home again during the weekday and the radio just doesn't cut it. So instead, I fill my phone with iTunes podcasts and the enjoy the learning as I drive. One of my new favorite podcasts just started in January 2017, the Google Teacher Tribe podcast with +Kasey Bell and +Matt Miller.

Friday, February 03, 2017

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Google Classroom in Paradise: Call for Presenters

#GoogleClassroom in Paradise w/ @alicekeeler @EdTechnocation bit.ly/gcparadise
I'm very excited to share that Alice Keeler and I will be teaming up to bring you Google Classroom in Paradise, an event focused on Google Classroom and gSuite for Education held at my school, 'Iolani School, in Honolulu Hawaii! And we're looking for presenters! Inquire within!

Tuesday, November 01, 2016

10 Virtual Reality Resources that Every Teacher Can Use

10 #VRinEDU Resources for Every Teacher by @EdTechnocation #VR #EdTech
 Are you ready to dive into Virtual Reality in your classroom? Now is the time! There are tons of free and inexpensive content out there: apps, websites, lesson plans, and creation tools. I've created a list of my top 10 Virtual Reality resources that you can use right now in your classroom!


Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Give Official Google Docs Team Feedback on the Missing Citation Tool!

What the Cite Tool bank in #GoogleDocs? Give feedback now! | @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU
I recently posted about the missing Citation tool in the new Explore for Google Docs and shared some alternative options (see How to Create Citations without the Research Tool). I also shared a way to let the Docs Team know your disappointment over the missing Citation Tool. The Docs Team was listening and they want more feedback! Read on to learn how you can participate in an official Google Docs Team feedback survey.

Monday, October 03, 2016

How to Create Citations without the Research Tool

Create Citations w/out #GoogleDoc Research Tool | @EdTechnocation
It seemed like a great day on September 29, 2016 when Google made the official announcement about G Suite and a ton of new features rolling out including the Explore Tool for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It all seemed like amazing new advancements in Google Drive, until many teachers and students realized that one major Google Docs tool was missing: the Research Tool, and along with it the amazing Citation tools built within! It turned out to be a rather sad end to the week for many. But fear not! There are still some great citation options available for G Suite and Chrome users. And there's even a grassroots campaign to get back those citation tools in Explore!

Monday, September 19, 2016

Get Your FREE Google Expeditions iOS App User Guide!

FREE #GoogleExpeditions #iOS User Guide by @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU #iPadEd
The Google Expeditions iOS app released on September 19, 2016! You can get the iOS app here and the Android app here. To help you get familiarized with the iOS version, I've created a handy User Guide that can be used by both the teacher and the students. Feel free to download, print, and share this FREE Google Expeditions iOS User Guide!


Sunday, July 31, 2016

Create an Automated Online Help Desk with Google Apps!

Create Automated Help Desk w/ #GoogleApps | by @EdTechnocation | #GoogleEDU

While working at a public elementary school as a Technology Coordinator back in 2013-2104, I wanted to find an efficient (and free) way to implement a help desk support system with Google Apps. I created the Automated Online Help Desk w/ Google Apps based on this developers tutorial. Read on to learn how you can easily create one for your school!

Monday, May 16, 2016

What Does Google Spaces Mean for Education

What does #GoogleSpaces Mean for Education by @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU

As of it's release on May 16, 2016, Google Spaces is not yet available for Google Apps for Education accounts. But since gaining access to it with my personal Google account, I can't help but think how this might impact the classroom. Continue reading for an explanation of Spaces and some ideas for how it might be used with teachers and students in the future.

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Use YouTube Poll Cards for Quick Formative Assessment

Use YouTube Poll Cards for Quick Formative Assessment by @EdTechnocation | #YouTubeEDU #GoogleEDU
I came across a new gem in YouTube via a Google+ post by +Kyle Beatty. YouTube introduced a new type of Card called the Poll Card that you can attach to your videos that allow you to ask your audience questions and they can respond by selecting an answer. This might be a great option for teachers looking to gather quick formative feedback from students during a video lesson. Continue reading to learn more about this new feature!

Monday, February 08, 2016

A Comprehensive Guide for Google Cardboard in Education

A Comprehensive Guide for Google Cardboard in Education by @EdTechnocation | #GoogleCardboard #GoogleEDU
I recently presented at a local conference called iTeach808 and my plan was to introduce teachers to Google tools that expose students to the world beyond their physical reach: Cultural Institute, My Maps, and Google Cardboard. Let's just say I never got around to Cultural Institute and My Maps. Teachers were just blown away by the potential of Google Cardboard! Here's what I shared with them!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Google Classroom: The Case for Keeping Email Notifications!

#GoogleClassroom: Case for Email Notifications | by @EdTechnocation | #GoogleEDU

I've seen and received many complaints regarding Google Classroom email notifications and how they can quickly clog the inbox. Because of this, many simply choose to turn this feature off. But I'm here to plead the case for leaving email notifications turned on! They don't have to clutter the inbox. You can control and organize them! Find out how in my latest blog post and video tutorial.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Best Google Classroom Tweets by Students!

The Best #GoogleClassroom Tweets by Students | by @EdTechnocation | www.EdTechnocation.com

Every now and then I like to scroll through my #GoogleClassroom Twitter feed, and sometimes I happen across a student that has something witty and sarcastic to say about their teacher using Google Classroom. I've pulled some of the best and funniest tweets so far!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Google Classroom: How to Transfer Events from One Google Calendar to Another

Transfer #GoogleCalendar events from 1 to another for #GoogleClassroom | by @EdTechnocation | #GoogleEDU

So you've got your Google Classroom calendars all set up, right? But, if you're like me, you already had a Google Calendar going for class. So you might be asking, "How do I transfer events from my old calendar to my new one?" Continue reading to find out how! It's actually really easy!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Calendar Integration Comes to Google Classroom!

#GoogleCalendar integrates w/ #GoogleClassroom! | by @EdTechnocation | #GoogleEDU #GAFE

Google Calendar integration has finally arrived for Google Classroom! Back in August, +Google for Education posted about a bunch of new feature updates for Google Classroom, and calendar integration was one of them! Well, it's finally here! Read on to find out how to get started with your students & parents!