Well, hello there! Over the next 🔟 days leading into Spring Break, the MPS Tech Diaries blog highlights 🔟 fun digital tools, games, and websites that you can use with your students or just for yourself. We hope you enjoy them as we get closer to a break and some much-needed rest. ☀️⛱️ → Be […]
Category: Chrome
💙 Show Chrome Some Update Love
❓Ever wonder why something suddenly stops working in Chrome? Or something seems just a bit off? Or someone has a tool in Chrome that you don’t have? There’s a reason and it is time to update Chrome. 💙💚❤️💛 Look in the upper right corner of Chrome, do you see this image? If so, you should […]
Translating Web Content with Google Lens
Have you ever discovered an excellent digital resource for your students, only to find that language barriers stand in the way? It’s a common challenge: you’ve got a fantastic website or web-based tool, but the usual translation aids like Google Translate Extension or Read&Write Extension don’t work with certain web tools. This roadblock can be […]
Enhancing Reading Accessibility: Getting Started with Chrome’s Reading Mode
Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their reading abilities, can access and comprehend digital content with ease. In today’s classroom, ensuring all students have equal access to learning materials is crucial. Our MPS student Chromebooks offer a range of built-in accessibility features that can significantly improve the learning experience for students with diverse […]
🤖 NotebookLM as Your AI Assistant! 🎉
➡️ Welcome back! We’re so glad you are checking out the blog this week. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week we are introducing NotebookLM, another MPS-approved AI tool. 💻 Check it out below! 🚨 Notebook LM is Staff Only This tool is approved for staff only. It works on the teacher domain (@mpls.k12.mn.us) and not […]
💬 Communication: Google Chat
➡️ Hey there. We see you! Thanks for stopping by. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week Ben shares about Google Chat. ⤵️ Check it out below! And happy fall! (Photo Credit: Elise Niedermeier, MPS Design&Training) Google Chat The image to the right is the basics of how it works. This screenshot is from the top […]
🎉 Welcome Back 2024-2025 🎉
Here we go!!! From our team to you, we hope you have had an amazing start to the school year and are building relationships, rituals, and routines to be successful all year long! 🎒 On the blog this week we are highlighting some “Back to School” items that might be helpful with technology and for […]
Tech Tip Tuesday: MPS Approved Digital Tools
Tech Tip Tuesday! We are on the home stretch! There is less than one month left of the school year! In this last month of school, you might be looking for some fresh resources to keep students engaged. Consider using a new digital tool with students! Today’s Tech Tip Tuesday shows how to find what […]
Tech Tip Tuesday: Google Browser Tools
Happy Spring! Things are turning green, April has had its showers, and we’re dreaming of May flowers over here in Tech Integration. Today’s Tech Tip Tuesday shows you a few simple tools, like a dice roller, built right into your browser. Enjoy!!! Missed a 2¢ Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! Have […]
Mastering PDFs: A Guide to Seamless Edits, Dynamic Annotations, and Supportive Translations
Have you ever tried to alter a pdf document only to be left with frustration? PDF stands for “Portable Document Format” and are often used because they are compatible with most systems and are easy to share. However, because they are designed to be in a stable and consistent format, that also means that they […]