No Red Pen

Episode 18 – The Anywhere School 2022 Recap and Reaction

Google for Education held their annual The Anywhere School event on June 7, 2022. Listen for a recap and my reactions to the updates. Links from the episode: * The Anywhere School 2022 [https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/theanywhereschool-overview/] * Google Classroom Anywhere School Updates [https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/theanywhereschool-classroom/] * Google Classroom - Preview and Add YouTube Videos [https://youtu.be/7aNvBFa9M7U] * Video made with Screencast on a Chromebook [https://youtu.be/F2JuxyIp5gQ] * Read Along Android App on a Chromebook - Works Offline [https://youtu.be/Jr5Gvt5rfO0] * Figma [https://www.figma.com/] * Figma on Chromebooks [https://youtu.be/1Bbmhup2fYg] * Apply for the Figma Chromebook Beta [https://www.figma.com/chromebooks/] * Google Meet for teachers can automatically transcribe lessons into a Google Doc [https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/7/23156443/google-meet-educators-transcribe-lessons-docs-workspace-screencast-livestreams] * Cast moderator interest form [http://goo.gle/castmoderator-interest] Listen and subscribe onApple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-red-pen/id1565613494],Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNzRlMDY4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7iiZ339v9JZcOXuW1bGqy1],Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/cewxac9k], or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 17 - Noto Emoji Are Better Than Regular Emoji

Google Workspace has a new font for emojis. Listen to this episode to learn why Noto Emoji are better than conventional emoji in Google Docs and Slides for students. Links from the episode: * Noto Emoji Font For Google Docs, Drawings, Sheets, and Slides [https://youtu.be/Gdv9KNIaJNs] (3-minute video) * Emojipedia [https://getemoji.com/]

Episode 16 - Google Docs Updates That Amplify Student Voice

Google Docs recent Smart Canvas updates are turning this word processing app into an interactive digital experience. Listen to learn more about Emoji Reactions and Dropdowns, and how they can help amplify student voice. Links from the episode: * Amplify Student Voice With These Two Google Docs Features [https://tommullaney.com/2022/05/09/amplify-student-voice-with-these-two-google-docs-features/] * Google Docs Emoji Reactions [https://youtu.be/qQswfeFZios] * Google Docs - Dropdowns [https://youtu.be/g10y-DlAynY] * Episode 9 – Beyond Hyperdocs with These Google Docs Tips [https://tommullaney.com/podcast/episode-9-beyond-hyperdocs-with-these-google-docs-tips/] * Google Docs Smart Chips and Preview Panels [https://youtu.be/ak4HCkg217o] * Google Classroom - Students Can Edit File [https://youtu.be/B4qX32FQKIk] * Google Classroom - Reuse Post [https://youtu.be/BJL6lmNn8gI]

Episode 15 – Canvas Positives and Negatives

What happens when a Google Classroom expert dives into Canvas LMS? Listen to learn about Canvas’s positives and negatives, and how it compares to Classroom. Links from the episode: * Ashlee Espinosa’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleeEspinosa]

Episode 14 – February Fonts Fun

It’s February so let’s get our mind off winter with some fonts fun! We’re talking all things fonts and Google Workspace. Links from the episode: * Teachers: Please Use This Font [https://tommullaney.com/2020/06/23/teachers-please-use-this-font-for-your-docs-slides-and-visuals/] * Google Fonts For Any Era [https://tommullaney.com/2022/02/14/google-fonts-for-any-era/] * Install Google Workspace Fonts (2:12 video) [https://youtu.be/di9vapSJRcc] * Google Fonts [https://fonts.google.com/] * Google Fonts Icons [https://fonts.google.com/icons] * Google Fonts Knowledge [https://fonts.google.com/knowledge] * Seasonal Fonts For Google Workspace by Peggy Reimers for TCEA [https://blog.tcea.org/tag/font/] * Clean and clear: making reading easier with Lexend (Google Design) [https://design.google/library/lexend-readability/] * Shirley Chisholm Unbought, Unbossed, and Unlocked Digital Escape Room [https://sites.google.com/site/chisholmbreakout/] * More information on Bungee Fonts [https://djr.com/bungee]