Technology Advent Calendar

Here is a Tech Advent Calendar for 2018:  from my colleague @herrplatt. Have fun exploring each day which follows the theme of student voice. Also, check out the 2018 Digital Wellbeing Advent Calendar where a new positive strategy on how to live well with the web, social media and your smartphone is shared.

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Keeping track of work in G Suite

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From the Google blog:

How many times have you worked in a document only to realize halfway through that you’re editing an outdated version? Beyond being frustrating, this can cause confusion and slow down your project. One of the great things about working in cloud-native tools like G Suite is that everything is automatically saved. You never have to worry if you’re working on the most up-to-date version of a document because your apps do that for you.

But for the times that you need to go back and see changes, it’s simple. Go to File > Version history > See version history and view a complete list of changes to your document in one place. You can restore previous versions of a document there, too.

Another trick is to simply click the text at the top of your navigation bar that says “last edit was…” or “all changes saved” in Google Docs. If you hover over that text, it will actually tell you what the last change to the document was and who made it. Or if you’re returning to a document, you can click “See new changes” and the Doc will highlight edits that have been made since your last visit.

Unlock the Power of Programming: Apply for a FREE Sphero Kit

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Sphero Edu is partnering with CodeFWD by Facebook, a free program for teachers and other adults working with 4th through 8th graders in the U.S. to inspire interest in the field of computer programming. For more information about CodeFWD click HERE.
Together, Sphero Edu and CodeFWD are working to expand participation of underrepresented minority students in programming, including Black, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and female communities. By partnering with Sphero Edu, CodeFWD can help expand access and participation so that the next generation of tech innovators better reflects and incorporates diversity.
Sphero Edu and CodeFWD are offering a free Sphero BOLT Power Pack (a classroom set of 15 BOLT app-enabled robots valued at $2499) for a select number of accepted applicants through the CodeFWD program. Learn more and apply.

Live from ISTE: 12 Google for Education launches to save time for creativity

On the first day of ISTE, Google for Education gives to you: 12 updates to help teachers save time and spark creativity in their students. By releasing educators of time-consuming tasks, these new features and tools will enhance teachers’ ability to organize courses, increase collaboration with students, and unleash creativity in the classroom.

Check out the full post.