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Jim Jacobson, a fellow technology integrationist, shared this as his tech tips and tricks.  I am DYING!!!  ENJOY:)

Changes with Google


Google has recently announced that as of May 1, 2019 they will be officially changing their name from Google to Goggle. While the look will remain similar and all Goggle functions will remain the same, the company is looking to steam line it's site access. “Most people type in goggle.com anyway, so this will speed up the process of getting to our site,” says one leading executive.  Now going to google.com will redirect you to goggle.com so many won’t even notice the difference.


In another name change, Goggle also announced the re-branding of the G-Suite. This will also undergo a slight change in name, changing to G-Sweet.  According to a random Goggle employee, “our goal is always to be trendy and geared towards millennials. We felt that the change to G-Sweet was trendy, cool, and hip. While G-AvocadoToast actually performed the highest in marketing tests, we felt that it was too much of a departure from the G-Suite name we are currently using.  However, after G-Sweet rolls out we are open to another change in the near future.”

Ed Tech Trends


One educational technology trend that is gaining momentum in some districts is a major transition in technology devices.  Some schools are going away from tablets and laptops and moving to granite slabs with chisels. “Our students are already communicating with symbols, memes, and emojis,” says teacher Becca Wards. “We felt that moving to slabs and chisels to teach hieroglyphics and symbols will peak student interest and meet them where they are. Another bonus is that this will lengthen the time needed for state testing, allowing us to test students on more consecutive days.”

Stay tuned for more information as this movement progresses.


Keyboard Tip of the Week:   Ctrl + w

Do you have too many tabs open? Too many things to do? Wishing they would take care of themselves and go away? Simply hit ctrl + w in your browser and watch all of your problems, tasks, and stresses simply disappear!

Goggle Tool You (Probably) Haven’t Heard Of

GCSS (Google Car Screen Shot)

Hidden within all of your Google service agreements and Terms & Conditions that you never read is a clause allowing Google Maps access to your vehicle’s built in camera.  And with the GCSS feature, you can take a screenshot of what you see on your car’s camera screen for Google Street view to use. To take a screenshot in your car, hit the gas and brake pedals at the same time! For more information before you test out this feature, check out this link.


Need help? Google Questions? Looking for ideas?


Enjoy your April 1st to the fullest!
Happy week all -
Mrs. I:)


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