The EdTech Connection
Making the connection between ed and tech: 08 July 2019
Team Drives become SHARED Drives
Google has made a change in Drive when it comes to the terminology you see. When looking at the left sidebar in Drive now, you will see "Shared drives" under "My Drive." This is not something new, they just changed the name of "Team Drives." Everything about it still works the same as before, it just got a new name.
Don't let this confuse you with the things that have been shared with you. You can still see those items by going to the "Shared with me" filter and looking at those items. Remember that if you want to organize those items, you'll need to add them to your Drive and then move them to a folder.
Become a Screencastify GENIUS
Screencastify is a Chrome extension that allows for simple, quick, easy-to-share screencasts of just about anything. If you've been looking to learn more about screencasting, how to make the most of the tools offered by Screencastify, or how to better "marry" G Suite with screencasting, check out this FREE online course from Screencastify and Alice Keeler to become a Screencastify Certified Genius.
The course should take you about 45 minutes to complete, so even if you don't get the certification, you'll learn a lot that you can apply with your learners.
PODCAST ALERT: "Teachers' Aid"
That session has led to some new people that I follow on Twitter and some new podcasts in my feed. One that I just discovered is called "Teachers' Aid." It is a 10-15 minute podcast dedicated to the "social and emotional support for the very personal problems teachers face." In addition to hosts Mandy Froehlich and John Harper, episodes often include a special guest. I've really enjoyed it so far and so wanted to share it with all of you!
Let me know your thoughts if you take a listen!
Angela Burgess
Forsyth County Schools, GA
Check out previous newsletters on my profile page!
Email: aburgess@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/forsythk12.org/mmeburgess/home
Location: 1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA, United States
Phone: 770.887.246 203371
Twitter: @MmeBurgess