Google Drive Sync

Several people have recently run across articles stating that "Google Drive is going away". The old Google Drive Sync software is what's going away, or more accurately, being replaced by new software. Google Drive storage isn't going anywhere. 
Right now Backup and Sync by Google is the only functioning replacement. Later this month, Drive File Stream will also be available. I'll send out more information after we've had time to check it out and see which is the best option for FISD teachers and staff.

Science Teachers: Win Free Stuff!

Science teachers -- Ward's Science wants to know what inspires you to love to teach. Enter your submission and you could Win Science Supplies, Technology, and Cash for Your Classroom!

Google's Digital Safety Resources

Google launched their Digital Safety Resources for educators in June. The list includes resources for educators personal learning and for use with students in the classroom. Add this to your list of Digital Citizenship resources and, as always, see Penney Matos and Tammy Turner for additional support!

Google Docs: Web Clipboard

Did you know Google files have a Web clipboard? This isn't just any clipboard. It stores items for 30 DAYS, not just 1 item at a time. Read more about it at technology rocks. seriously.'s post titled "I Didn't Know Google could do THAT: Web Clipboard. 

Powtoon FREE Teacher Accounts!

Powtoon is giving away FREE teacher accounts! 
Get yours ASAP before they run out!
https://www.powtoon.com/lp/back2school2017/

Google Forms on iPhones

If you or your students ever receive this message when trying to open a Google Form on an iPhone, open the link in Chrome instead of the default Safari. Also make sure the user is logged in to an FISD Google Account and not a personal Google/Gmail account.

To switch accounts: https://myaccount.google.com/

Backwards Planning EdTech Flowchart

As you plan lessons, always start with the end in mind; what do you want your students to accomplish or do? This backward planning edtech flowchart can help find a good tool to fit the lesson's end goal. Please see Penney Matos if you have any questions or would like to bounce ideas around! Read more.

Format Painter

Format Painter is one of the most amazing tools ever! It's available in MS Word, Google Docs, and others. Check out this post from technology rocks. seriously. titled I Didn't Know Google could do THAT: Paint Format. Read more.

What's New in Google Classroom

If you haven't looked through the list of new features for Google Classroom lately, I recommend you take a peek. We don't have Gmail for staff members so many of those features don't work for us but the others do. See Penney Matos with questions! Read more.

6 End-of-Year Tips for Google Classroom

If you use Google Classroom with your students, check out this list of 6 End-of-Year Tips for Google Classroom as part of your end-of-year clean-up. Read more.