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10 links you should click (May 2022)

10 links you should click (May 2022)

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups and skim through Twitter.

The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that’s you!)

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Here are my top 10 links for May 2022!

Drop-down menu for Google Docs – Smart chips keep getting better! The newest addition lets you add custom spreadsheet-style drop-down menus in your document. There are also some new building block templates that make it easy to get started with drop-down menus. 

New drop-down menu for Google docs

New Chrome webstore badges – Google is making it easier to identify reputable app developers by adding badges that will help you avoid installing “copycat” chrome extensions.

New Chrome webstore badges
Look for new badges highlighting “official” extensions

New screencast experience coming to Chromebooks – Chrome Unboxed got a sneak peak at a new feature for ChromeOS. There are more surprises to come for this feature!

Improved storage controls – Google domains will be limited to a combined total of 100TB of storage starting July 1, 2022. Google Admins have new controls to view and manage storage limits for individual users. 

NEW Google Workspace Admin Certification – Google announced a new certification for IT admins responsible for managing Google Workspace.  

Related: Join me for the Google Admin Bootcamp, a LIVE virtual training to review best practices for managing Google Workspace in a K-12 environment.

Google I/O starts May 10 – Each year Google hosts an event for developers. Most of the sessions are technical, but occasionally they will sneak in a big new announcement. I’ll let you know if you missed anything!

10 years of Google Drive – This fun blog post highlights some interesting trivia for your favorite storage tool. 

May 16 is national drawing day – here are my 3 favorite drawing apps, tips for finding a pen for your chromebook, and a really cool art teacher you should meet! 

Organize Keep by Color – this useful extension lets you sort your Google Keep notes by color.

Edit video using Canva – Last week I created this short video using the new video editing tools available in Canva. I was impressed! The stock photo and video library are really nice!

What awesome resource did I miss?

Got something that’s too cool not to share? Hit me up on Twitter or Instagram (@jrsowash). I’m always on the hunt for interesting and useful resources!

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John R. Sowash

  • Former HS science teacher and principal
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