EdcampPDX Coming Up on Saturday, March 4

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The next EdcampPDX is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Oregon Episcopal School.

Click here for FREE Registration!

What is EdcampPDX?
An edcamp is an informal unconference-style day of professional development organized and given by the local participants with sessions determined at the time of the event. Connect with other educators to share innovative instructional strategies and technologies that transform education for all students. Arrive with an idea for a session that you would like to lead or a discussion you would like to have and be ready to learn.

Google Apps/G Suite Update: Insert Videos from Google Drive in Google Slides

Great news! You can insert and play your Google Drive videos in Google Slides, in addition to videos from YouTube. This feature has already hit commercial Google accounts and will be rolling out to our apps4pps domain soon. Get more information here.

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The New Google Sites is Now Live!

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The long-awaited new Google Sites is now live in the apps4pps domain. The new editor has an easy-to-use interface and attractive design and integration with G Suite apps. You can read more information about the new Google Sites here.

From Google support:
Migration tools to transition your classic sites will be released in 2017.  Both classic and new Sites will continue to be supported during this time. Timelines and instructions regarding the gradual depreciation of classic Sites will be released in 2018. The specific depreciation date will be announced at least one year in advance.

Until the recommended migration tools are released, you can migrate an existing classic site using the following methods:

  • Rebuild your site using new Sites.
  • Copy and paste content from classic Sites to new Sites.
  • Add a banner to your classic site redirecting people to the new site URL.

New Google Sites learning resources:

From Google for Education, Education on Air: It Takes a Teacher

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Dec. 2, 2016 3PM–Dec. 3, 2016 4PM PST

Sessions around the clock, around the world

Check out this free, online conference! Share with and learn from other educators. Hear from inspiring speakers. Get tips and tools to help boost student engagement, collaboration and productivity and in the classroom.

Follow this link to see highlights from the 2015 event and to register.