Tech Talk

Volume 1 - Issue 20

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2023 Google for Education Product Training Series

Google tools work better together. Check out the 12-part product training series that covers a range of topics across Google Workspace for Education and Chrome / Chromebooks, including: how to deliver impactful instruction, keep users safe online, prevent cybersecurity threats, and create more engaging lessons.

All of the sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Google tools and devices to have more impact in your classroom / school environment.

Can’t watch live? All sessions are posted right after the livestream finishes each day – just register to watch them on demand.

Visit here for Upcoming Sessions: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/2023-product-training-series

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Updates & Upgrades

In the coming weeks, you’ll notice a new look and feel for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web. The refreshed user interface is purposefully designed to streamline core collaboration journeys across their products.

In Docs, Sheets, and Slides, you’ll see improvements such as:

A simplified user interface at the top of your docs, sheets, and slides, helping you find frequently used actions faster
Additional user experience improvements in commenting, background, rulers, and gridlines.
Note that while there are no changes in functionality, some features have been relocated to reduce clutter within the new interface. Notably, you can find the latest status info for the doc, such as last edit and version history, via a single entry point: the clock icon in the top right corner.

In Drive, you’ll see improvements such as:

Key actions surfaced inline on files, for quick access and increased productivity.
Ability to select multiple items at a time and undertake batch operations for frequent tasks.
New search chips (including type, owner, and last modified) to help you find files faster.

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Important Links

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On this day around the web

On March 10, 2000, Yahoo! and eBay announced a strategic partnership that would allow eBay to integrate Yahoo!'s search and directory functions into its online auction platform. Under the agreement, eBay would pay Yahoo! $2 billion over three years to feature its search and directory services prominently on eBay's website.

This partnership was significant because it marked the first major collaboration between two internet giants, and it demonstrated the potential for cross-platform integration and collaboration on the internet. The deal also helped to boost the growth and revenue of both companies, with eBay gaining access to Yahoo!'s large user base and Yahoo! benefiting from the exposure to eBay's vast e-commerce marketplace.

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Can you use the popular AI tool ChatGPT to save time?

Sometimes it’s hard to keep things simple. If you’re looking at the directions you want to give students, and you feel like something is missing or just too complicated, place it in ChatGPT. Add the prompt, “Simplify this, so it is less confusing,” then paste the paragraph you wrote.

Don't have ChatGPT yet? Click here to setup an account.