No Red Pen Tom Mullaney
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No Red Pen is the podcast for teachers who want to make the most of technology in the classroom.
Host Tom Mullaney was a classroom teacher. Now he helps teachers meaningfully integrate technology in their classrooms.
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Episode 18 – The Anywhere School 2022 Recap and Reaction
Google for Education held their annual The Anywhere School event on June 7, 2022. Listen for a recap and my reactions to the updates.
Links from the episode:
The Anywhere School 2022
Google Classroom Anywhere School Updates
Google Classroom - Preview and Add YouTube Videos
Video made with Screencast on a Chromebook
Read Along Android App on a Chromebook - Works Offline
Figma
Figma on Chromebooks
Apply for the Figma Chromebook Beta
Google Meet for teachers can automatically transcribe lessons into a Google Doc
Cast moderator interest form
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Episode 17 - Noto Emoji Are Better Than Regular Emoji
Google Workspace has a new font for emojis. Listen to this episode to learn why Noto Emoji are better than conventional emoji in Google Docs and Slides for students.
Links from the episode:
Noto Emoji Font For Google Docs, Drawings, Sheets, and Slides (3-minute video)
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Episode 16 - Google Docs Updates That Amplify Student Voice
Google Docs recent Smart Canvas updates are turning this word processing app into an interactive digital experience. Listen to learn more about Emoji Reactions and Dropdowns, and how they can help amplify student voice.
Links from the episode:
Amplify Student Voice With These Two Google Docs Features
Google Docs Emoji Reactions
Google Docs - Dropdowns
Episode 9 – Beyond Hyperdocs with These Google Docs Tips
Google Docs Smart Chips and Preview Panels
Google Classroom - Students Can Edit File
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Episode 15 – Canvas Positives and Negatives
What happens when a Google Classroom expert dives into Canvas LMS? Listen to learn about Canvas’s positives and negatives, and how it compares to Classroom.
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Episode 14 – February Fonts Fun
It’s February so let’s get our mind off winter with some fonts fun! We’re talking all things fonts and Google Workspace.
Links from the episode:
Teachers: Please Use This Font
Google Fonts For Any Era
Install Google Workspace Fonts (2:12 video)
Google Fonts
Google Fonts Icons
Google Fonts Knowledge
Seasonal Fonts For Google Workspace by Peggy Reimers for TCEA
Clean and clear: making reading easier with Lexend (Google Design)
Shirley Chisholm Unbought, Unbossed, and Unlocked Digital Escape Room
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Episode 13 - Are the Google Level 1 and Level 2 Exams Too Easy?
Are the Google for Education Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2 exams too easy? The exams are now 35 multiple choice questions each with no scenarios or separate testing accounts.
This episode shares what you need to know about the exams and whether or not they are too easy.
Register for the Google for Education Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2 Exams.