Have you ever had an idea about something you wanted to do with your students but weren’t sure how to make it a reality? One of the many supports our team offers to MPS staff is 1:1 support (virtually or in-person) around educational technology and technology integration for all staff. And, if you’re thinking, “That […]
Category: Google Slides
2¢ Tuesday: 5 Ways to Use Presenter View in Google Slides
Hey everyone, welcome to our blog! Happy 2¢ Tuesday and ALMOST Thanksgiving Break! Google Slides’ presenter view gives teachers tools like speaker notes, slide preview, annotations, and a timer for effective time management during presentations and recordings. It supports multitasking, dual monitors, and provides a streamlined and adaptable presentation experience. Today, Kate shows you how […]
Captioning: It’s for Everyone!
Captioning (closed captioning, CC) impacts everyone’s ability to comprehend information. It’s good for English Language Learners, Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, students who you might not think need them, and just about everyone else. Through the lens of Universal Design for Learning, captioning definitely makes a difference for some students and also takes away […]
2¢ Tuesday: Recolor Images in Slides
Hey everyone! Welcome to the 2023-24 School year and our first 2¢ Tuesday (on a Thursday). A lot of teachers use Google Slides for their daily slide decks and presentations. Sometimes you find a great image but need it in a different color. Today, Ben shows how to recolor an image in Google Slides to […]
2¢ Tuesday: Format Text in Google Forms
Google Forms can be used in so many ways! Now you can customize your text in Google Forms to give you even more control over fonts and formatting. This can make your Google Form easier to read and improve the overall look of your form. Check out Beth’s tip on how to format your text […]
2¢ Tuesday: Masking Images in Google Slides
Howdy! Glad you joined us today over here on the blog for another 2¢ Tuesday. Hold on tight! Today, Ben shares how you mask an image in Google Slides. This lets you turn any image into almost any shape. Enjoy! -Joey Missed a Two Cents Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! Have […]
2¢ Tuesday (on a Thursday!): Level-up Google Slides!
Hey, hey! Welcome back. First and foremost, thank you for all your patience this week with all the technical issues. Just like you, I hope they resolve quickly! With that in mind and being in the middle of eLearning, I want to offer our team’s support. You can schedule a 1:1 tech coach appt with a […]