SPRING CLEANING DIGITALLY

Every year in June or July I go through email, and Google Drive to PURGE files/emails.  I  go through my folders in email and remove any emails from previous years I don't need; then in Drive I look for files labeled Untitled and delete. Then I start on files in Drive, which should be put into folders.  This also includes files which are on my DESKTOP on my laptop. (Remember if you have to have a reimage, those desktop files are deleted, and there is no way to retrieve).  Cleaning everything up and putting it where it belongs just makes me feel better going into the next school year.   Here is a post on How to Spring Clean Digitally,  by Andrew Rush, to get you started on your spring cleaning.   Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

Google Docs Update: "Show Editors"

Google Docs has rolled out an edit history on docs for content which was collaboratively written.  Here is how it works:  highlight a passage, paragraph, or any text then right click and select "Show Editors."  I just tested this on a doc in our domain and it is there!  

You will also have the option to select which version history you want to open.  This will make it easier to track edits made by multiple people. 

Google Meet Breakout Rooms for Jigsaw Activities

While Google Meet keeps getting better and better, here is a way in incorporate jigsaw activities with breakout rooms.  Take a look at this blog post "How to Use Google Meet Breakout Rooms for Jigsaw Activities" by Caylie Gaccione Curriculum Specialists.

Google Arts & Culture Puzzle Party

What is Google's Puzzle Party?  It is a knock off of  traditional family get togethers which revolve around a puzzle or board game.  The only difference is this one is digital. 

Teachers can use this in the classroom for a brain break, or for a collaboration activity.  Students can solve a puzzle on their own, but can also invite others and solve the puzzle together.  This is a great way to get kids collaborating, without realizing they are, plus is is fun to see how fast they can solve each puzzle.   

Go to Google Arts & Culture Puzzle Party and get started today!