Google Guides Archives | Shake Up Learning https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-guides/ Shake Up Learning in your classroom today! Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:36:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://shakeuplearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-Judy-Instagram-1-32x32.png Google Guides Archives | Shake Up Learning https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-guides/ 32 32 The Guide to Google Drive Sharing – FREE eBook https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-guide-to-google-drive-sharing/ https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-guide-to-google-drive-sharing/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:10:13 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-guide-to-google-drive-sharing The post The Guide to Google Drive Sharing – FREE eBook appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

A Teacher’s Guide to Google Drive Sharing Google Drive Sharing–EXPLAINED! Do you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and Google Workspace for Education? I’ve got the guide for you! In this 15-page guide, I break down the three steps to sharing, as well as the six levels of sharing in GoogleContinue Reading

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A Teacher’s Guide to Google Drive Sharing

Google Drive Sharing–EXPLAINED!

The Guide to Google Drive Sharing - FREE eBookDo you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and Google Workspace for Education? I’ve got the guide for you!

In this 15-page guide, I break down the three steps to sharing, as well as the six levels of sharing in Google applications.

Also, learn how to restrict sharing, set expiration dates on sharing, and more!

Google Drive is loaded with great features, but the ability to share and collaborate is truly what sets Google Drive apart from the pack.

For experienced users, sharing is second nature; but for new users, it can be difficult to wrap your head around.

The Video Guide to Google Drive Sharing –EVERYTHING Explained!

Get the FREE Guide to Google Drive Sharing eBook!

What’s in the Guide to Google Drive Sharing?

Inside this 15-page PDF download, I break down EVERYTHING about sharing in Google Drive and G Suite applications, including:

  • Get shareable link
  • Basic sharing
  • Advanced sharing
  • Explain each of the 3 Steps to Sharing
  • Explain each of the 6 Levels of Sharing, what they are, how to use them
    • Private
    • Invite Only
    • Anyone with the Link in Your Domain
    • Anyone in Your Domain Can Find and Access
    • Anyone with Link
    • Public
  • Restricting Rights
  • Changing Owners
  • Set an Expiration Date on Sharing
  • Limits on Sharing

This guide is great for new and experienced users!

If you are a subscriber to Shake Up Learning, you can get this 15-page PDF download for FREE. Simply enter your email in the form below. Already a subscriber? No worries, this isn’t adding you to anything new, but entering your email will give you free access.


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What is Google Workspace for Education? | What You Need to Know! (FREE Download) https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/g-suite-education-need-know/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:29 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/?p=3947 The post What is Google Workspace for Education? | What You Need to Know! (FREE Download) appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

What is Google Workspace for Education? Whether you are brand new to Google or a seasoned user, there are probably a few things you don’t know about Google Workspace for Education. If you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you need to learn the basics of Google Workspace for Education. (It willContinue Reading

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What is Google Workspace for Education?

What is Google Workspace for Education?Whether you are brand new to Google or a seasoned user, there are probably a few things you don’t know about Google Workspace for Education.

If you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you need to learn the basics of Google Workspace for Education. (It will be on the Level 1 exam.) What is it? What does it include? How does it help teachers and students?

Below is an explanation of the Google Workspace for Education program for teachers.

What is Google Workspace for Education?

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What is Google Workspace for Education?

Google Workspace for Education is available in many different editions, including free and paid options.

  • Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals: a suite of tools that can help you increase opportunities for critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, all while supporting the learning objectives that you have for your students. These tools are free, ad-free, reliable, and secure. They are already used by millions of students in schools around the world. Of course, free is great, but the best thing is that these tools are relevant to students, easy to use, and open doors to many new ways to learn.
  • Google Workspace for Education Standard: a paid upgrade that includes everything in Education Fundamentals plus advanced security and analytics.
  • Teaching and Learning Upgrade: a paid upgrade that includes everything in Education Fundamentals plus advanced video communication, enriched class experiences, and tools to drive academy integrity.
  • Google Workspace for Education Plus (formerly G Suite for Education Enterprise): a paid upgrade that includes everything in Education Fundamentals plus advanced security and analytics, enhanced teaching tools, and more.

Learn more about what’s included in each edition here.

To qualify for Google Workspace for Education

K–12 schools, higher-education institutions globally, and homeschool co-ops in the U.S. are eligible for Google Workspace for Education if they meet certain criteria.

K–12 and higher institutions must be a government-recognized, formally-accredited educational institution delivering nationally or internationally-approved certifications at primary, secondary, or third level. The institution applying for Google Workspace for Education must submit the application.

Google Workspace for Education offers:

  • ad-free,
  • reliable,
  • and secure.
  • 24/7 Access
  • One Login for EVERYTHING!
  • Collaborative
  • Use on Any Device/Cross-Platform

What Applications are Included? 

Every edition of Google Workspace for Education includes Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Classroom, Assignments, Sites, Groups, Drive, and the Administrator Dashboard.

Google Classroom is a collaboration tool for teachers and students that helps organize and streamline the classroom experience. With just a few clicks, you can create a class, add your students, and create assignments or announcements. You’ll be able to see who’s completed an assignment, who’s still working on it, and assign grades when it’s finished. You can also instantly offer feedback to students, and see their questions or comments on their assignments.

Google Drive is like an online hard drive where you can store all your files – stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos – anything! You can access your files from any device, and, best of all, you never have to save: Drive automatically saves every time you make an edit!


Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals also includes a number of Google products that promote collaboration among students and with their teachers. Students can work together, in class or at home, to complete assignments and group projects. All of their work is auto-saved, and they can even edit without WiFi.

  • Google Docs: documents come to life with smart editing and styling tools to help you easily format text and paragraphs. Choose from thousands of fonts, add links, images, drawings, and tables
  • Google Sheets: spreadsheets for analyzing, visualizing, and charting data
  • Google Forms: quick & easy surveys to gather information
  • Google Slides: a presentation tool that makes it easy to tell stories
  • Google Drawings: Graphics and flowchart creation with shapes, text, and images

Additionally, Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals includes tools that can be used to save you time and increase student engagement. These include:

  • Gmail: Email, contacts, tasks, and communications
  • Google Calendar: Scheduling, calendars, and appointments
  • Google Meet: Live video conferencing and messaging
  • Google Sites: Webpage creation and publishing
  • Google Groups: Group communication and web forums

Finally, Google has other tools outside of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals that can be used in the classroom, which you may be able to access with your same username and password.  These are consumer products and are not covered by the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals Terms of Service. They include:

  • Chrome: Internet browsing
  • YouTube: Online video hosting and sharing
  • Google Maps/Earth: Interactive maps and satellite imagery
  • Blogger:  Publishing blogs

Access to other advanced features and additional tools will depend on which edition of Google Workspace you are using. Here is a comparison chart.

Google Workspace for Education Support

Google A to Z: The Google Glossary for Teachers

Want to Learn More About Using Google Tools in the Classroom?

GOOGLE FROM A TO Z

Learn more about all the Google tools available for teachers and students in Google from A to Z: The Google Glossary for Teachers!

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with the Google from A to Z 40-page handy reference guide in your back pocket.

If your school has “Gone Google,” then chances are you are aware of some of the most popular productivity tools, such as Docs, Slides, and Gmail. But Google offers so much more!

There are so many fun and engaging tools that you may not know about, and no matter what digital devices you use to support teaching and learning, you will find valuable tools to add to your teacher toolbox in this handy supplement.

Think of this as your Google dictionary–a glossary of Google tools and programs just for teachers and students!

FREE Webinar: How to Get Google Certified

Do you want to learn more about the certifications and what it takes to achieve each one?

Getting Google Certified can be daunting and confusing, so I put together this free webinar on How to Get Google Certified!

In this webinar, I will give you an overview of Google Certification, Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, and Google Certified Trainer.

REGISTER for the Webinar

 

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How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-guide-to-using-google-drive-offline/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:21:36 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-guide-to-using-google-drive-offline The post How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

Sometimes we need to work on our Google Drive files when we don’t have an Internet connection. So I’m going to show you how to access files in Google Drive using the Google Docs offline extension. This comes in handy when you are traveling. It is also a great tool for students and teachers withContinue Reading

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Sometimes we need to work on our Google Drive files when we don’t have an Internet connection. So I’m going to show you how to access files in Google Drive using the Google Docs offline extension.

How to Access Files Offline in Google DriveThis comes in handy when you are traveling.

It is also a great tool for students and teachers with limited or no Internet access at home.

This process varies by device.

The post below details the steps for accessing files in Google Drive offline on desktops, Android, and iOS devices.

How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive

Below are the steps to get started with accessing your files offline in Google Drive.

This is NOT the same as backup and sync, which stores ALL your files on your local hard drive. This method shows you how to select individual files that you would like to make available for offline access.

If you aren’t connected to the Internet, you can still view and edit files, including:

  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides

Save and open Google Docs, Sheets & Slides offline

Before you turn on offline access

  • You must be connected to the internet.
  • You must use the Google Chrome browser.
  • Don’t use private browsing (incognito).
  • Install and turn on Google Docs Offline Chrome extension.
  • Make sure you have enough available space on your device to save your files.

Open Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides offline

  1. Open Chrome. Make sure you’re signed in to Chrome.
  2. Go to drive.google.com/drive/settings.
  3. Check the box next to “Sync Google Docs, Sheets, Slides & Drawings files to this computer so that you can edit offline.”

How to Use #GoogleDrive Offline


Save Google Docs, Sheets & Slides for offline use

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Right-click the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file you want to save offline.
  3. Turn on “Available offline.”

To save multiple files offline, press Shift or Command (Mac)/Ctrl (Windows) while you click other files.

How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive

Preview offline files

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
    • Make sure you turn on offline access first.
  2. At the top right, click Ready for offline Ready for offline.
  3. Click Offline preview.

How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive

Here’s a quick video tutorial from Google:

If you use a Google Account through work or school and have installed Drive File Stream, learn how to save files offline on your computer.

Learn about Drive File Stream and Backup and Sync.

Offline on Android

If you aren’t connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files, including:

  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Videos
  • Images
  • PDFs

Open files offline on Android

Important: You must be connected to the Internet to turn on offline access.

Turn offline access on or off

  1. Open Google Drive Drive.
  2. Next to the file, tap More More.
  3. To save a file offline, tap Make available offline.

Find files you saved for offline access

  1. Open the Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
  2. Tap Menu Menu and then Offline.

Offline on iOS

If you aren’t connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files, including:

  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides

Open files offline on iOS

Important: You must be connected to the Internet to turn on offline access.

Turn offline access on or off

  1. Open the app for Google Drive.
  2. Next to the file, tap More More.
  3. To save a file offline, turn on Available offline.

Find files you saved for offline access

  1. Open the app for Google Drive DocsSheets, or Slides.
  2. Tap Menu Menu and then Offline.

How has offline editing made your life easier? Please share in the comments below.


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FREE eBook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/free-ebook-the-complete-guide-to-google-certifications/ https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/free-ebook-the-complete-guide-to-google-certifications/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:30:01 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/?p=2859 The post FREE eBook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

Google Certifications Explained! This is your complete guide to all of the Google Certifications for Educators: Google Certified Educator, Level 1 & 2, Google Certified Trainer, and Google Certified Innovator. This guide will help answer all of your questions and clarify the differences between all of the certification options. In this 19-page handbook, you willContinue Reading

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The Complete Guide to Google Certifications!Google Certifications Explained!

This is your complete guide to all of the Google Certifications for Educators: Google Certified Educator, Level 1 & 2, Google Certified Trainer, and Google Certified Innovator.

This guide will help answer all of your questions and clarify the differences between all of the certification options.

In this 19-page handbook, you will find details on each certification, what is required to prepare, what exams are required, and details about the application process.

If you have ever considered becoming Google Certified, read this guide first! There are four different certifications to choose from, and this guide will help you figure out which one is right for you.

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Becoming Google certified was a game-changer for my professional learning and my career. I want to help more teachers reach their goal of becoming Google Certified!

My goal is to empower teachers to transform the learning in their classrooms and become digital leaders.

I receive a lot of questions about the Google Certification programs. I developed this guide to help clarify the different certification options for educators. To be clear, I, Kasey Bell, do NOT grant any Google Certifications, nor do I work for Google.

What I do have to offer is my own knowledge and experience with the certification programs. I am a Google Certified Innovator and a Google Certified Trainer. I was also a course developer for Google for Education Teaching Center. I have helped hundreds of other teachers across the U.S. become Google Certified through training, workshops, and boot camps.

The Complete Guide to Google Certifications!

I have synthesized the information about all of the Google Certification options into an easy-to-follow guide. This handbook was designed to help you determine which certification(s) are right for you. You will also find additional resources linked within this guide, as well as resources on my website: https://shakeuplearning.com/google-certifications/.

This guide will give you all the details you need to decide which Google Certification is the best for you! Fill out the form below to get your FREE copy!


Google Certification Courses Open Nov. 19th!

The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy The Google Certified Trainer Academy

Online Google Boot Camps–BUT BETTER!

All 3 Courses Will Open on November 19!

Mark your calendars! These courses (Level 1, Level 2, and Trainer) will open for limited enrollment on Nov. 19, 2019, and will close on Dec. 3, 2019. (It will not open again until May!)

Work on certification during your summer break!


What’s Included in the Google Certification Courses?

The Google Certified Educator Level 1 AcademyGoogle Certified Educator Level 1 Academy

Everything you need to know to pass the exam and become a Google Certified Educator Level 1!

  • 50 Video Lessons (hands-on learning with Kasey Bell)
  • 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material
  • Lesson Checks
  • Private Community & Study Group
  • Testing Tips
  • Level 1 Challenges (testing scenarios)
  • BONUS: Includes the ENTIRE Google Classroom Master Class!
  • and much more!
  • Learn more and see the course curriculum

The Google Certified Educator Level 2 AcademyGoogle Certified Educator Level 2 Academy

Everything you need to know to pass the exam and become a Google Certified Educator Level 2!

  • 40+ Video Lessons (hands-on learning with Kasey Bell)
  • 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material
  • Lesson Checks
  • Private Community & Study Group
  • Testing Tips
  • Level 2 Challenges (testing scenarios)
  • and much more!
  • Learn more and see the course curriculum

The Google Certified Trainer AcademyGoogle Certified Trainer Academy

Completely updated and redesigned for 2019!

All You Need to Know to Prepare for the Trainer Skills Assessment and Application!

Becoming a Google Certified Trainer was one of the best decisions I ever made, and it transformed my learning and my career! This self-paced, online course includes EVERYTHING you need to know to pass the Trainer Skills Assessment AND complete the application requirements, including:

  • 18 Video Lessons
  • Private Community and Study Group
  • The Ultimate Google Certified Trainer Planner and Checklist
  • Exam Tips
  • Application and Video Tips
  • PD Credit Certificate (12 hours)
  • BONUS 1: How to Design Google PD That Works
  • BONUS 2: How to Market Yourself as a Trainer
  • Learn more and see the course curriculum

Pricing & Bundles

Below are the prices for individual licenses for each course. (Payment plans available.)


Campus and District licenses available! (Click here to inquire.)

Request to pay with a purchase order.


BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!

Opening all of these courses at once also gives you another advantage–bundling! If you want to purchase multiple courses at once, you can save BIG TIME!

I’m also introducing some new bulk licensing options, so you can find more affordable ways to meet the needs of your campus or district.

NOTE: To purchase a bundle, you must purchase from the bundle page.

Here’s how it works (click on the links to purchase a bundle):


Request to pay with a purchase order


Check out all of the FREE Google Certification Resources from Shake Up Learning!


 

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Google Docs CHEAT SHEET! (FREE) https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-docs-cheat-sheet/ https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-docs-cheat-sheet/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:50:38 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-docs-cheat-sheet The post Google Docs CHEAT SHEET! (FREE) appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

Google Docs Cheat Sheet! I am #superexcited to announce the release of a brand new, updated, Google Docs Cheat Sheet for teachers, students, or anyone! In this handy, Google Docs reference guide, you will get access to beautiful screenshots of all the main features of Google Docs. This is a great reference guide for experiencedContinue Reading

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Google Docs Cheat Sheet!

I am #superexcited to announce the release of a brand new, updated, Google Docs Cheat Sheet for teachers, students, or anyone!

Google Docs Cheat SheetIn this handy, Google Docs reference guide, you will get access to beautiful screenshots of all the main features of Google Docs.

This is a great reference guide for experienced users, and a fabulous tutorial to help new users learn the basics of Google Docs.

Back in 2014, I released the first version of this cheat sheet, and it has been a go-to resource for many Google Docs users.

Now, it’s back and even better!

Oh, and guess what? This fantastic guide is FREE for Shake Up Learning subscribers!

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What’s Included in the Google Docs Cheat Sheet?

  • Screenshots and an explanation of Google Docs’ main features
  • Google Docs keyboard shortcuts
  • Google Docs resources
  • Google Docs tips
  • 10-pages —all for FREE!

Sample Page

Here’s a sample page to give you an idea of the quality and content. Keep in mind, the ebook contains 10-pages!

Google Docs Cheat Sheet


Rights and Permissions

  • This Google Docs Cheat Sheet eBook is subject to copyright protection and is licensed to the single-user who subscribes and downloads from this site.
  • You are ONLY authorized to share or distribute this product with YOUR STUDENTS
    (not other teachers or users).
  • It is printable! You can print for yourself or your students ONLY.
  • You may NOT post this on any public website or share with other users other than your own students.
  • You may NOT put any part of this cheat sheet this in your presentations.
  • Please direct other teachers to download their own copy here: shakeup.link/docscheat
  • Without written consent from the owner of Shake Up Learning, no portion of this copyrighted eBook may be reproduced or copied.


Looking for Other Cheat Sheets?

I’ll be updating all of my Google Cheat Sheets over the next several months. In the meantime, you can still download the Cheat Sheets eBook that includes all of the previously released cheat sheets.

(Note: This ebook does NOT include the NEW Google Docs Cheat Sheet. The eBook will be updated once all of the other cheat sheets are available.)


 

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Google Apps for the iPad and iOS (The COMPLETE list!) https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-apps-for-the-ipad-and-ios-the-complete-list/ Wed, 31 May 2017 10:00:38 +0000 https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-apps-for-the-ipad-and-ios-the-complete-list The post Google Apps for the iPad and iOS (The COMPLETE list!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

Google Apps for iOS The following is a list of Google Apps for iOS (from Google, Inc.). This list is exhaustive and includes several apps that are not on the infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad. Some of these have natural classroom integration, and some are more for personal or business use. Some areContinue Reading

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Google Apps for the iPad and iOS (Complete List)

Google Apps for iOS

The following is a list of Google Apps for iOS (from Google, Inc.). This list is exhaustive and includes several apps that are not on the infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad. Some of these have natural classroom integration, and some are more for personal or business use. Some are optimized for both iPad and iPhone, some are only optimized for iPhone. Each app title is linked directly to the App Store so you can click directly from your device to download each app.

Updated 5/31/17


Productivity Apps


Google Drive Apps


Social Apps


Geography Apps


Virtual Reality & 360


YouTube Apps


Google Play Apps


Photography Apps


Toontastic


Chromecast Apps


Games


Google Home


Other Apps


Business and Development Apps


Looking for more details on Google Apps for the iPad? See this infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad, or refer to the Google and the iPad section of this site.


 

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Back to School with Google Chrome: The Complete Guide! https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/back-to-school-with-google-chrome-the-complete-guide/ https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/back-to-school-with-google-chrome-the-complete-guide/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:00:13 +0000 https://shakeuplearningbook.com/?p=988 The post Back to School with Google Chrome: The Complete Guide! appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

(UPDATED on September 7, 2016) Going back to school is hard enough! Why not make the most of what Google Chrome has to offer and get you and your students ready for school with the best apps, extensions, tips, and tricks? I like to think of Google Chrome as the learning environment for all thingsContinue Reading

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Back to School with Google Chrome: The Complete Guide!

(UPDATED on September 7, 2016) Going back to school is hard enough! Why not make the most of what Google Chrome has to offer and get you and your students ready for school with the best apps, extensions, tips, and tricks?

I like to think of Google Chrome as the learning environment for all things Google! Like I’ve said before Google works best with Google! With Chrome, you can customize your learning environment to fit your needs and interests. Better yet, customize the learning environment to fit the needs of ALL learners!

I have put together the Back to School with Google Chrome Guide for teachers. Below you will find a very useful list of essential Chrome extensions and apps, tutorial videos, and a few tricks and tips to help you and your students prepare for the#bestyearever!

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Get the Google Chrome Cheat Sheet

If you are new to Google Chrome, or just need a refresher, use this cheat sheet as a reference guide. It includes the anatomy of Google Chrome, defines Chrome extensions and Chrome apps, and includes lots of tips along the way.


Download Chrome for All of Your Devices

One of the best things about Google Chrome is that is works on just about any device. Be sure you have installed Google Chrome on all of your desktops, laptops and mobile devices so you can seamlessly move from working on one device to the next. Below are links to each of the available Chrome apps.

Desktops/Laptops


Mobile Devices


Signin to Chrome

Chrome is even more powerful when you sign-in with your Google account and sync your settings across your devices, including bookmarks, preferences, saved passwords, and time-saving extensions and apps.


Manage Multiple Google Accounts in Google Chrome

Do you have more than one Google account? Then this tip is for you! There is a right way and a wrong way to manage multiple accounts. Most of us have at least two accounts, a work/school account and a personal account and toggling back and forth can be cumbersome. Using Google Chrome profiles, toggling becomes so much easier! Of course, it is also a great way to manage multiple accounts on a shared computer, like the one you share at home with your spouse or children. Watch the video below for a full tutorial. This will change everything!


Chrome App and Extension DatabaseExplore the Chrome Web Store and the Shake Up Learning Chrome Database

The Chrome Web Store is key to customizing the Chrome browser to fit your needs. In the store, you will find apps, extensions and themes for just about anything your heart desires. Even though I’ve given you a lot of great Chrome extensions and apps to choose from below, you should take the time to explore the store on your own. The Chrome Web Store is constantly adding new apps, extensions and themes. The video below will give you a good overview of the purpose of the Chrome Web Store if it is new to you. Please note: Chrome apps, extensions and themes ONLY work in the desktop version of Chrome, not on tablets, iPads, or other mobile devices.

Exploring on your own is always a good idea, but if you want to explore apps and extensions that have been crowd-sourced from other teachers like you, check out my Shake Up Learning Chrome App and Extension Database to find things that are just for teachers and students. And please use this link to submit your own favorites.

Choose a Chrome Theme to Make You Smile

Take a moment to customize your Chrome browser with a theme: a set of images, colors, and fonts that will bring a smile to your face every time you open Chrome. The Chrome Web Store is loaded with themes for just about anything that interests you. If you need to hang on to summer a little longer, install a beach theme. Pumped for football season? Find a theme for your favorite team.


Essential Chrome Extensions

Google Chrome extensions will give you an added feature or ability inside the Chrome browser on a desktop, laptop or Chromebook. (Extensions are not currently available on tablets or mobile devices.) They can be huge time-savers, and doesn’t every teacher need to save time? If you have followed this blog for very long, you know I love Google Chrome extensions, and I have a Chrome App and Extension Database loaded with 100’s of apps and extensions. So I tried really hard to keep this list to a minimum, just fifteen extensions. Find what works for you! Each extension below is linked directly to the Chrome Web Store to save you time. It is possible to slow down Chrome by installing too many extensions, so be sure you install Extensity to easily enable/disable extensions when you need them.

  • Apps Launcher: This extension will give you access to all of your Chrome Apps from the extension in your toolbar. The list defaults to alpha order, but you can click and drag to reorder so the apps you use the most are at the top. Nice shortcut to your Chrome Apps, and they will open in a new window.
  • Bookmark Manager: Saving and syncing bookmarks is a great way to stay organized and access your favorite websites. Google has given us an even better way to view and organize our bookmarks with the Bookmark Manager extension. It is a very visual and intuitive tool.
  • Extensity: Extensity is a must-have extension if you have installed ten or more Chrome extensions. It is possible to run too many extensions at once and slow your machine down, or cause other issues. The Extensity extension will give you easy access to enable and disable your Chrome extensions and Chrome apps. I use this to enable just the extensions that I need without overwhelming my toolbar or my machine.
  • goo.gl ShortenerThis handy extension allows you to shorten the current website URL right from the extension in your toolbar. Bonus: It will also give you a QR code!
  • Google Calendar: This extension will allow you to check your Google Calendar right in the toolbar! You can view upcoming events and add new events as well.
  • Google Mail Checker: If you use Gmail, this is a great extension that will display the number of unread messages you have as well as give you one-click access your inbox. With this extension, there is no need to keep your email open in Chrome all day.
  • Google Tone: This extension just debuted back in May and can be a time-saver in the classroom. Google Tone allows you to send the link to any website to other computers (using the extension) with just a simple sound. This is an easy way to get a link out to all of your students at the same time! This is hard to explain, so watch the video below to get a better idea of how this works.


  • Hangouts: Google Hangouts offers an easy way to chat and video conference with your colleagues, students, and the outside world. This handy extension will give you a quick way to access your chats and start video calls in a small pop out window.
  • Improved Tube: YouTube = learning at your fingertips, but it also contains some features that can distract students in the classroom. With the Improved Tube extension, you can easily hide comments, change the default resolution, so it doesn’t take too long to load, and a few other amazing customizations. Check out the screenshot below for all of the options included with this extension. And if you are looking for other YouTube resources, be sure you visit my post on 20 YouTube Channels for Educators.
  • Office Editing for Docs, Sheets and Slides: Did you know you can edit Microsoft Office files inside Google? You can! You need three things: Google Chrome, the Office Editing extension, and to upload a Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint file into your Google Drive. When you open it, it will magically give you the ability to edit the file WITHOUT converting to a Google file type. For more detailed directions on this one, visit this post: How to Edit Microsoft Office File in Google Drive.
  • Share to Classroom: Google Classroom Teachers: Save time and create a more interactive class with the Share to Classroom extension. The extension allows you to push webpages to your any of your Classroom classes, so they open instantly on your students’ computers.
  • Tab Scissors: This is one that I use all the time! Tab Scissors will allow you to evenly split your Chrome window between two tabs. This extension is perfect for assessing student work in one tab, and entering grades in your grade book in a side-by-side window–no more toggling back and forth between windows!
  • Tab Glue: This is the companion to the Tab Scissors extension above. After you are done with your split windows, glue the windows back together with Tab Glue. This is so much faster than clicking, dragging and resizing.

Want more extensions? Visit my list the Shake Up Learning Chrome App and Extension Database to find the best ones to fit your needs.

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Essential Chrome Apps

Google Chrome apps, for the most part, are shortcuts to websites and web-based applications. There are a few exceptions to this rule, and occasionally, there are apps that install something additional on your machine. Shortcuts can make things run much more smoothly in the classroom. I’m keeping this list as short as I can and focusing on Google related Chrome Apps. Below are the core, essential Google Chrome Apps for teachers and students.


Tip: Having trouble finding your Chrome Apps on your desktop or laptop? Be sure you enable your bookmarks bar in Chrome so you can easily find them. Go to the Chrome Menu>Bookmarks>Show Bookmarks Bar. Or use the Chrome Apps Launcher extension mentioned above. You can also just use this link to go directly to your Chrome Apps: chrome://apps/.

Want more apps? Visit my list the Shake Up Learning Chrome App and Extension Database to find the best ones to fit your needs.


Incognito Mode

Incognito mode is a way to privately browse the web. You are not automatically logged into any applications, and none of your browsing history is stored. This sounds scary, but I always promise it can be used for good and not evil.

To open an incognito window, go to your Chrome Menu (hotdogs)>New Incognito Window, or use the keyboard shortcut: shift+control+N (PC) or shift+command+N (Mac).


Why would you want to use incognito mode in the classroom? Be sure to visit my post: 8 Awesome Reasons to Go Incognito!

Here are just a few ways it can make life easier:

  • Shared/Public computers: We always want to be careful about logging into Google accounts (and others) on a computer that is public or shared. Unless it’s a shared computer designated for a certain student/teacher to use on a daily basis, you should use an incognito window. As soon as you close the window, your account is logged out, and all your information is removed.
  • Student Presentations: Instead of having students take the time to log in and log out of their various accounts to present to the class on a shared machine, open an incognito window. After each student has finished, close the incognito window. All their account information is gone. No more logging out and removing accounts.
  • Sharing Your Own Computer: Do you ever need to let a student or teacher use your computer? Open an incognito window so they do not accidentally use your account!

There are many other ways incognito can come in handy. These are just a few tips to get you started. I will post a more in-depth article on incognito mode soon. Don’t forget to monitor your students. If they have access to incognito mode, they may be using it to hide something. Monitor! Monitor! Monitor!


I hope these tips will help get your school year off on the right foot. Be sure you check out my other Chrome Resources and Google Tricks and Tips! Stay tuned to Shake Up Learning (subscribe here) for even more resources and tips.

Here’s wishing each and everyone one of you the #BestYearEver!

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The Guide to Keeping Up With Google - Part 5- BlogsReady for more ways to keep up with all things google? I follow several websites and blogs that help keep me abreast of the latest Google updates, as well as, cutting-edge classroom integration ideas. If you really want to learn more about Google Apps, and how to effectively use Google tools in the classroom, these blogs are the ones to follow!

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15 Blogs to Follow for All Things Google!

  1. Google for Education Blog
  2. Official Google Blog
  3. Google Apps Updates
  4. Google Docs Blog
  5. Google Drive Blog
  6. Google Chrome Blog
  7. Google for Work Blog
  8. Shake Up Learning
  9. BetterCloud (formerly The Gooru)
  10. Alice Keeler
  11. Ditch That Textbook
  12. Fried Technology
  13. Edtechnocation
  14. Cntrl Alt Achieve
  15. EdTech Team


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Welcome to Part 4 of The Guide to Keeping Up with Google! Keeping up with Google is a fun challenge! Knowing where to look and who to follow will help you stay on top of all of the Google updates and features. Google+ has a lot to offer educators who are willing to connect and learn together. One of my favorite features of G+ are the communities. Be sure you check out my 5 Reasons Educators Should Be on G+. You can find a community of educators on just about any topic on G+.
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Google Educator Groups (GEGs) 

Google Educator Groups, aka GEGs, are Google+ communities for educators to connect, collaborate and pick up new creative ideas from one another. GEG activities happen in both face-to-face settings and online. These groups are a great place to ask questions about Google tools and connect with like-minded Google-using educators. GEGs are free to join, and there are hundreds across the globe. Click here to find a GEG near you.
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I am the co-leader for the North Texas Google Educator Group (GEG-NORTX). Our group is open for anyone to join. NO SPAMMERS! Want to be a GEG leader? Find out more here: https://www.google.com/landing/geg/groups/leaders/.

Google+ Communities

But Google Educator Groups are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many Google+ Communities that will help you learn more about Google Apps, and find out about the latest updates and resources. Below are just a few of the other Google+ Communities that will help you stay up-to-day on all things Google!



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What are you favorite G+ Communities for keeping up with Google? Please share in the comments below.


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