The EdTech Connection

Making the connection between ed and tech: 07 July 2021

Introducing Awesome Screenshot

You have probably heard me talk about how much I love using Screencastify to record (and edit) screencasts for presentations. I recently started using another Chrome extension called Awesome Screenshot as my favorite screenshot tool.

In our district, we all have access to the Snipping Tool on our Windows 10 computers. On my MacBook, I have a similar (but MUCH better) tool for taking screenshots. However, Awesome Screenshot beats them both if I'm taking a web-based screenshot. Not only can I annotate my screenshot with arrows, text, etc., but I can also blur parts of the image and add callouts.

Even better, the images can be saved to their cloud, meaning that I can re-access those screenshots no matter where I am! There is also an app for iOS that lets you pull in a website and have access to the same tools on your phone.

Full disclosure: I am on the "Professional" plan and have been for about a month. I did just fine with the free plan until I wanted that ability to blur.

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UPDATE: Wednesday Webinars!

This summer, I'm offering a series of webinars focused on tools that can be used by anyone anywhere! Whether you have an LMS or not and regardless of what that LMS is, these webinars will highlight some of my favorite tools to use with students and teachers to help make my online environment more engaging!

All sessions are at 2pm. They will also be recorded and available for viewing at a later date.

June 30, 2021: Let Them Hear Your Voice: Introducing Mote (click to view slides)
July 7, 2021: Jam Sesh: Introducing Jamboard (click to view slides)
July 14, 2021: Get Google-y! Beyond Worksheets and Presentations
July 21, 2021"AMA (Ask Me Anything): Got Questions? Let's Hear 'em!

To register, simply fill out THIS REGISTRATION FORM (today's webinar is linked above, but I would still appreciate your registration for my own documentation)! An email with the link to join will be sent out the morning of the webinar.

Attendance is limited to those with a valid education-related email address.

Chrome Extensions for FCS Teachers

Remember that you need to log in to Chrome for these to work best!

G Suite Add-ons for FCS Teachers

All Add-ons for Docs, Slides, Sheets, & Forms must meet student privacy regulations.

Level 1 & 2 Google Certification Bootcamp

Global GEG (Google Educator Group) is hosting live, virtual bootcamps to help you get ready to take the Level 1 and Level 2 Google Certified Educator exams.

And the best news is, they're totally free and scheduled so that you can take both bootcamps without conflict.

Level 1: July 10 & 17

Level 2: July 24 & 31

Level 1 starts this weekend, so don't wait - sign up now!