#gafechat Archive
Community of educators discussing and sharing Google for Education ideas and resources.
Tuesday April 4, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#gafechat
. Please introduce yourself, your job, where you are from, and share blog/website (if applicable).
participatechat
Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#gafechat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/LwyRJ2apVK
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Tonights
#gafechat
is all about Google Slides: More Than Just Presentations - Don't answer until the question has been posted
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hello,
#gafechat
! I'm Jen, a TOSA teacher leader in Davenport, Iowa.
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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Hello all!! Trevor here, AVID 9/10/11 & Human Geography in San Diego, CA!
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Joy Kidd, 5th grade Science/American History, from Prosper TX.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kelly, HS Instructional Coach, north of Austin, TX ~
#gafechat
host, Google Trainer & Level 2 Edu,
https://t.co/jpL1HjOQjP
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Eric Dir. of Tech & Libraries York Beach, Maine
https://t.co/qKOQe5Z31d
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jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi! Patty Webb, Instructional Technologist/support for 1:1 Chromebook teachers, from Joshua TX.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
#gafechat
uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hey
#i11i
, there's an awesome
#gafechat
starting right now all about using Google Forms. More than just a presentation tool!
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Mindy Woods, CIT Dallas TX
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ironsclassrules
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi there! Katy, middle school science, Burleson, TX
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ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Eric Curts, Tech Integrationist in Ohio, GET, GEI, blog at
https://t.co/IAacxsKyH6
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Tom - Technician Extraordinaire York Me
#gafechat
VLOG:
https://t.co/pFxByHZU74
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Emily, instructional coach in MO, checking in and out while also watching election results!
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Oh Man, I was going to just send out all the work you already did Eric!
#gafechat
LOL!!
In reply to @ericcurts
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome everyone! It is great to see some new faces among the regular
#gafechat
peeps.
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Only one minute until the first
#gafechat
question. Let the party begin!!
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
courtney - instructional tech coach from DE
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ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Good evening! Ryan, HS AP, Central Ohio
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Tashman_STEAM
Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Lindsey, science teacher at
@steam_ms
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you love about Google Slides?
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gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
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good morning Geoff from IGB International School Kuala Lumpur
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
EVERYTHING
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#fangirl
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Sorry. Got excited.
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MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Louise - tech integration
@STEAM_MS
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mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Easy to use, and I can still edit the slide master!
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RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Same with other
#GSuite
products....ease of use + power hosted on-line
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ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Love how Ss can collaborate on a slideshow. No need to merge multiple presentations later
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#Gafechat
the way you can put images exactly where you want them, like Google drawings but not like docs
In reply to @LISDTechie
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Megan, 8th Grade Algebra teacher from
@STEAM_MS
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: also...LOVE the recent video updates!
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ironsclassrules
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
The ability to edit easily, get info out fast, and have my Ss contribute easily
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you love about Google Slides?
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: So many things but I love easy collaboration and of course students don't have to remember to save!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Great to see you Geoff. How is it going on your side of the world?
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 So flexible, can use for everything from minor word processing to art.
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
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A1
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#Gafechat
the way you can put images exactly where you want them, like Google drawings but not like docs
In reply to @LISDTechie
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: <3 the flexibility! More than a presentation tool; great for collaboration, group work, portfolios, publications,
#hyperdocs
.
#gafechat
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: love that you can change the size dimensions - slides becomes publisher!
#gafechat
Morgan_STEAM
Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Rebecca, math teacher
@STEAM_MS
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I love that you can now add Google Drive videos to your presentations.
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Great mobile version of Slides for phones and tablets
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1:
#gafechat
I love the collaboration amongst students and colleagues
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Google Slides is my favorite GSuite tool. So many things you can do beyond presentations! Plus, collaboration!
#gafechat
Tashman_STEAM
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 collaboration among peers, and the options for design. Integration with url image/YouTube insert is second
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JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Love the ease of adding and manipulating images.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Slides is the best of docs and drawing mixed together with a little twist!
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry, @LISDTechie
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
excellent just having breakfast
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: The ability to collaborate is what I love best about
#GoogleSlides
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I love how easy it is for students and staff to collaborate and how it doesn't have any more bells & whistles than needed.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you love about Google Slides?
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Giving my
#tweetdeck
a workout tonight!
#personalizedPD
#gafechat
#i11i
In reply to @jbormann3
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
yep, that and the collaboration (kids can make great e-books)
#gafechat
In reply to @MsKalbach
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I think they are a great way to keep notes for Ss organized. If they are absent, then can access the slides.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: I love ease of use. I love that you are build slides collaboratively from different locations.
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@ironsclassrules
I can't count how many lost PPT files students had before Slides!
#gafechat
In reply to @ironsclassrules, @ironsclassrules
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: I really enjoy the explore feature. It's given my slides a little more enthusiasm.
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 Love the built-in image search that finds pics that are free for use.
#DigitalCitizenship
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
true, love the way you can put photos in a presentation on a iPad - great for portfolios
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Looking at the Qs I realized, I'm not using slides much. Interested in new ideas tonight
#gafechat
In reply to @mle_val
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I agree with all the collaboration tweets about Slides! Can't do that easily w/ other presentation software
#gafechat
TechTeachTravel
Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Hi all. Chris from WA HS ed-tech instructional coach & co-founder Project Based Awesome. Happy to be here tonight. Been too long
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Howdy there in the future! We are just finishing our Tuesday in the US. :-)
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gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
excellent just having breakfast
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Agreed! Gsuite has been doing a great job creating access with mobile devices!
#multitasking
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
What? Oh girl...we need to talk... hehe
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Looking at the Qs I realized, I'm not using slides much. Interested in new ideas tonight
#gafechat
In reply to @mle_val
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I love that you can have audience submit questions via Q&A feature during presentations
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I am still trying to figure out what you are eating LOL!!
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry, @LISDTechie
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Just saw
@nellie_tate
tweet...maybe she should hop on tweetdeck to follow the
#gafechat
about Google Slides :)
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
roti canai
https://t.co/lHM050DAaX
bread and Dahl (curry) traditional here and very yummy, some local staff get it for me every W
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: What are some creative ways you as an educator have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Oh my gosh! Need to investigate this! TY for the tip,
@LISDTechie
!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I love that you can have audience submit questions via Q&A feature during presentations
#gafechat
TechTeachTravel
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I'm multi-tasking and on spring break so probably just gonna lurk tonight. But that could change if I get fired up by a Q or A
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
He has us intrigued doesn't he...
#gafechat
In reply to @RupBoysDad, @gderry
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: I love that
@polleverywhere
has an add on for Slides now!
#gafechat
Morgan_STEAM
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: I love that you can make the slides interactive for the students. Very flexible and easy to edit!
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 So excited for this ? I have used it on an iPad for an instruction guide for students to reference
#gafechat
https://t.co/czgar4qAn8
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Create interactive Jeopardy games with Google Slides
https://t.co/V8vxLv6c83
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: The ease of collaboration, clarity, & look & feel of Google Slides make it an invaluable tool
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Kids created faux digital stop-motion animations to illustrate the C)2/O2 cycle. They're having a blast.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Not sure how creative, but it is what I use to create our school's weekly newsletter. Example here:
https://t.co/xJFzmmrMCp
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: change the paper size and now you can make almost anything!
https://t.co/TEac1HmgQl
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: I use slides, chromebit + Chrome Sign Builder for affordable digital signage in schools!
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1. I also love that you can download the slides as .jpg and .png images. I do that a lot so I can post info to social media.
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: It's a great tool to plan out a picture book. Especially with reveal pages.
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#gafechat
A2 student e-books, student Portfolios, planning notes for exhibition. used it with screencastify to make explanation videos
In reply to @LISDTechie
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Create self-checking online quizzes with Google Slides
https://t.co/myQhmoMcIA
#gafechat
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: here's a blog post I wrote on this
https://t.co/UaA8kUitdB
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Used Slides in 8.5X11 format to create cheat sheets/tutorials for PD followup.
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#gafechat
stealing ;-) Thanks
@ericcurts
In reply to @ericcurts, @ericcurts
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Can I use that for my PD class on Slides?
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#gafechat
A2 choose your own adventure books, interactive quiz
mrsjahudson
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I'm Jordan, a Reading Coach from SC. Looking forward to my first
#gafechat
!
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Dang. Never thought of that! Great idea!
#gafechat
In reply to @MrsMorgansClass
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Awesome idea!!
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Kids created faux digital stop-motion animations to illustrate the C)2/O2 cycle. They're having a blast.
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Are you able to link to an example of Google Slides used for an adventure book?
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Love this idea by
@creativeedtech
- Exploring Primary Sources with Divided Images in Google Slides
https://t.co/mMXn2O9IVe
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
That's a really cool idea, Kelly!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: one of my teacher secrets is Slides Carnival! Fancy and different themes to use!
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Each slide has it's own URL. Keep all project/class info in one file, link where you want students to jump into.
#gafechat
HowardKiyuna
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Hearing a lot about hyperdocs. I like a slide over a doc bcs it mounts media better and shapes better.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
That is exactly how I make the question slides for
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MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1. I also love that you can download the slides as .jpg and .png images. I do that a lot so I can post info to social media.
#gafechat
TechTeachTravel
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: slide decks that turn into screencasts using screencastify as a way for Ss to show what they know rather than a test/quiz
#gafechat
mrsjahudson
Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1 I love that you can now add Google Drive videos to presentations!
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
https://t.co/czgar4qAn8
Proud user of slides carnival...they do great work
#gafechat
In reply to @MsKalbach
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Use to create Choose Your Own Adventure story by hyperlinking words or images to other slides
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
trust me it tastes much better than it looks
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @RupBoysDad
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: I've used them for notes, classroom agenda, tasks sheet, let Ss use them to present
#gafechat
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Love this!
#GAFEchat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Create interactive Jeopardy games with Google Slides
https://t.co/V8vxLv6c83
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2) I use Slides to create 11x17 posters of selfies & SM pics to fill my back wall and create community 1st week of school.
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I agree. Students seem to like the layout better, too.
#gafechat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: created a new teacher digital album of teams, staff, supports & hyperlinked them within the document to assist w/ staff intro
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Here is "Dragon Quest" a sample CYOA story in Slides
https://t.co/vt4XJOBzPx
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @gderry
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I do this a lot on our school Instagram
@STEAM_MS
We run the slides on monitors at school but I post the pics on SM.
#gafechat
In reply to @JoyousScience, @STEAM_MS
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Create interactive activity - Check out my math vocab tiles activity for 3rd-5th graders
https://t.co/SQCQNr8hqA
#gafechat
mrsjahudson
Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
This is neat. I'll have to try this!
#gafechat
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: I love that
@polleverywhere
has an add on for Slides now!
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
So many things do. Casserole is never pretty.
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry, @LISDTechie, @RupBoysDad
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I did this for PD to help teachers transition from iPads to Chromebooks!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Use to create Choose Your Own Adventure story by hyperlinking words or images to other slides
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: A teacher and I figured out the slide dimensions needed to create card decks for Osmo.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I always forget about that feature. I need to use it more.
#gafechat
In reply to @mle_val, @polleverywhere
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Often use Google Slides for collaborative class projects. 1st class, students do joint get to-know me slides w/ images/photos
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@Lisdtechie
I also love that I can do all of this from my phone using the Slides app!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @LISDTechie
Tashman_STEAM
Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 I have used slides for collaborative notes where each group or student creates a slide for their topic
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yes please...would love to have a template to adapt for our new teachers!
#gafechat
In reply to @ryanrismiller
STEAM_MS
Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
You can create, communicate, and collaborate . Oh...and gradient backgrounds 🙂
#gafecgat
#steampln
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: What are some creative ways the students have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: Have students create Storybooks with Google Slides
https://t.co/3Wqk4aPUJy
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
from
@alicekeeler
#gafechat
https://t.co/YX5Svb7XIY
In reply to @JudyArzt, @alicekeeler
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: We don't have students using it enough...need to get better PD for staff to encourage the use
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Create an collaborative vocabulary notebook together as a class Ex:
https://t.co/jQfjjZiIFU
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: Stop motion animation.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I love the idea. As someone who was new to a campus of about 200 staff members I would have loved that!
#gafechat
In reply to @ryanrismiller
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Comic strips and animations are among the best, along with ebooks.
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: Saw a class taught by
@kernkelley
at a conference in Maine using
#GoogleSlides
as an animation tool
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Build a snowman and write a story in Google Slides
https://t.co/5GUvC1xefD
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
https://t.co/ofZAWej0MO
#gafechat
In reply to @mrangood
mle_val
Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I love this! Will be passing this along!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Create an collaborative vocabulary notebook together as a class Ex:
https://t.co/jQfjjZiIFU
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
a3) My students created digital stories and narrated them with Snagit. They shared them with email pals in Holland.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I'm beginning to think so too!
#gafechat
In reply to @RupBoysDad
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
would love you to share
#gafechat
In reply to @DLCoachSandy
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: Students create animated dictionaries with slides
https://t.co/1BFMkn1sp3
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Ss could modify this to build an animal with choices of adaptations for science.
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts
TechTeachTravel
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Alright. Gotta run. My multi-tasking has become mono-tasking (not GAFEchat) catch y'all again another time
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: Learn Sorting with "One Fish Two Fish" activity in Google Slides
https://t.co/iyTtz8Y9j2
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Very cool!!!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: Students can stay in slides and use 'explore' to find resources AND cite them.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: What are some creative ways the students have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#gafechat
A3 explanation videos using screencastify or quicktime.
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: Have students change page set-up to Portrait and create an ebook with text and images. Download as PDF to share with others
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
In using Google Slides, do most students create their own images or take their own photos to use? Worry about copyright, so asking
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: Create animated online comic strips with Google Slides
https://t.co/h7tImBNMia
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I have seen students create short vid tutorials like those from Common Craft in Google Slides
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#gafechat
A3 create their own green screen backgrounds to use in their movies
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
The built-in image search returns only images free for use.
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#gafechat
will be archived, so don’t worry if you think you are missing good information. Check website after chat
https://t.co/NvfwdlLrS8
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
What apps do your students use for making movies?
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: Have Ss create "Choose Your Own Adventure Stories" with Google Slides
https://t.co/vt4XJOBzPx
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Love! Never used slides for this but I can see the potential!
#stopmotion
#gafechat
In reply to @JenVanFleet
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: Ss can build an interactive notebook (INB) using slides. See ex here:
https://t.co/qVGQbeZvV2
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: Write drag-and-drop magnetic poetry with Google Slides
https://t.co/RcNWa9dW70
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Judy, I just learned about this Open Clip Art add on for Google Drive today!
https://t.co/cE5hTKZExD
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
With High Schoolers, a lot will use iMovie on their iOs devices...easy to use and can export right to google drive
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @gderry
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Good evening
#gafechat
. Alice from Maine HS Technology. Sorry to be late! Meetings, meetings! Looks like a good convo so far!
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
#gafechat
we use
https://t.co/RjbUuwl4FI
, the built in search feature and their own images
In reply to @JudyArzt
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: Ss can create a class newsletter of what is being learned, download as PDF and share with school and parents
#gafechat
pamturley55
Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
It's great when they can do that, but we are often time-constrained.
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: How do you and your students use the Explore feature?
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
3 more resources for copyright friendly/free images:
https://t.co/8P9ePphdlQ
https://t.co/VIzpk3FsD6
https://t.co/BiWccdqsSa
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Students can make great posters in Google Slides, just change page set up.
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Explore tool is great way to find and add images to Google Slides
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4 Haven't had a chance to use this much. Looking forward to learning more.
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: I'm all ears on this one. I largely ignore the explore button.
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3 Why not have a class set of exit tickets, students can write into their own slide after a major unit or chapter, or any "A-ha!"
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: To make sure they are focused on content first, then use Explore to help them give it some flair
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
You and me both...never used it before
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4 Haven't had a chance to use this much. Looking forward to learning more.
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
My sister in ignorance! :-)
#gafechat
In reply to @JenVanFleet
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: I have never used the explore feature.
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
The photos can also be used in creation apps like iMove, WeVideo, etc...
#gafechat
In reply to @mrsjahudson
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: I think the Explore tools helps students “see” How to make a much more powerful presentation with layout suggestions
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: We've used Explore feature to add flare to our slides. We featured this in our Pimp My Slides video
https://t.co/OvjjDogCsu
#gafechat
iruntech
Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
T-issue 5 of Learning in the Loo
#gafechat
#gsuite
#gsuiteedu
#bfc530
#2PencilChat
#googke
https://t.co/nL7RugUChm
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4:
@elawson1977
and I have talked about this in our PD video
https://t.co/PtvENmWkJc
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4: To be honest I miss the Research feature. I liked it better for students than the Explore, but am open to new ways of using
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Links to examples of creative uses of Google Slides are very helpful in this chat.Looking for examples to show teachers
#gafechat
ironsclassrules
Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: Ss have used slides for collab proj. And critiqued each other's work
#gafechat
STEAM_MS
Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4:
@MRSMegnThrasher
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: Students can stay in slides and use 'explore' to find resources AND cite them.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: What are some creative ways the students have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
NEW POST: Igniting Learning: Reflecting on the Ignite Format for Professional Learning and Students at
https://t.co/KNOREHv8dT
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Do they do the critiques within the notetaking part of Google Slides?
#gafechat
In reply to @ironsclassrules
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
You can find all of my Slides resources and activities here:
https://t.co/zJKIb9Bu1R
Feel free to use!
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I loved the research tool. I agree that it was a mistake to take it away. Really taught some good skills
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
ironsclassrules
Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: what is the explore feature?!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: How do you and your students use the Explore feature?
#gafechat
dramseysmith
Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I believe if they insert>image from Slides, then those should be copyright friendly. Hmmn...
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt
mrsjahudson
Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 I thought the explore feat. was just to add more variations to the theme. Looking forward to learning how others are using it!
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: I was disappointed to lose the Research feature but maybe I need to know more about Explore before I judge.
#gafechat
cpoole27
Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Student Engagement: "Taking a Page From Steve Jobs' Playbook!"
https://t.co/zk6vIgacT4
#csisdchat
#ADEchat
#gafechat
#LLWorldChat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Thanks for all of your sharing tonight. I teach grad tech ed courses to teachers: always looking for examples
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Correct, the images from "Insert" then "Image" then "Search" are copyright friendly and labeled for reuse
#gafechat
In reply to @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I always found the Research tool more useful in Docs and Sheets.
#gafechat
BriannaRapini
Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3) For review, I like it when Ss can be strong question designers in Slides in a class trivia template.
https://t.co/Ot6HugNXrk
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: used as a slideshow reel for celebrations of students performing during fall season
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
At the beginning of the year create a shared Slide deck and have students create their own 'all about me' slide.
#gafechat
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 Use Explore to find images to extend writing or communicating ideas
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Open a Google Slides, go to Tools and select Explore. Can search for images, your drive, and the web within slides
#gafechat
In reply to @ironsclassrules
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I do that. Each student 3 slides to insert images, usually their own photos, into an About-Me class Google Slide presentation
#gafechat
In reply to @MrsMorgansClass
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
It would be fun to have students look back at this at the end of the year and add a new slide about how they've grown/changed.
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
At the beginning of the year create a shared Slide deck and have students create their own 'all about me' slide.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q5: Share your insight on using the Presenter’s View feature. What worked? What didn’t work?
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4.1:
https://t.co/8g3CIj2mJH
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Google Slides is a great tool at conferences for participants to take notes, share links and resources.
#gafechat
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4: I like Explore is to keep students focused on what they’re doing in Slides. No going out and wasting time looking for images
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#gafechat
we use slides for our digital portfolios A3 so it is kinda like that
In reply to @DLCoachSandy
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Because many students already have access to smartphones, encourage them to take their own photos for presentations
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @ironsclassrules
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
We do that too. Make it 11x17, load single slides on a flash, Office Max prints on photo stock for $1.75!! Great deal!
#gafechat
In reply to @MrsMorgansClass
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Information on Presenter View if you aren't familiar with it
https://t.co/5X1V7EESqQ
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@ericcurts
Would you still require a citation somewhere in presentation for those images? I've been telling them they have to.
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt, @ericcurts
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: The Q/A works perfectly for me as a back channel. Love it!
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Yes, selecting anyone can edit when sharing a presentation makes for an easy way to take notes but Google Docs works just as well
#gafechat
In reply to @MrsMorgansClass
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: So many new features! Tell me more!
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
#gafechat
A5 it is horrible, you can’t see notes while presenting unless using two screens Keynote and PP automatically show notes
In reply to @LISDTechie
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: I like that it displays Q URL during entire presentation & that audience can see Qs asked & can "vote" on them
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: Pretty much all of the audience tools
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5) I quit lecturing from Slide decks 2 years ago. I share them now and tell stories instead. Eye contact is huge.
#gafechat
MicheleCMueller
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Good question, I have been wondering this myself!
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech, @ericcurts, @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
I think it depends on the Creative Commons license on the image. Citing is always better than not!
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@ericcurts
Would you still require a citation somewhere in presentation for those images? I've been telling them they have to.
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt, @ericcurts
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: I've never used it...but am getting ready for a presentation, so I'm interested in suggestions...
#gafechat
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q5: I have had hard time with the presenter tool and the question tool. Too many things to worry about while presenting
#gafechat
Confusing
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
So just another reason for students to take their own photos for slide shows
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech, @ericcurts, @dramseysmith
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
use slides to survey audience and have them respond. Can show comments or not as they come in...gage learning
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Need to investigate presenter view in Google Slides...
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: I like that it displays Q URL during entire presentation & that audience can see Qs asked & can "vote" on them
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
just make sure it is turned on for outside your domain / organisation I got stung when it first came out
#gafechat
In reply to @JenVanFleet
ironsclassrules
Apr 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Preach! Learning so much tonight!
#gafechat
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: So many new features! Tell me more!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: I am not always in presenter mode when presenting b/c I jump from slides to online tools, so Q URL isn't always displayed.
#gafechat
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: agree with others - can be difficult to use and toggle back and forth
#gafechat
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: But I love the question feature and that the URL shows throughout the presentation
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@DLCoachSandy
Agreed, since students won't take time to research the license.
#gafechat
In reply to @DLCoachSandy, @DLCoachSandy
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
FWIW Here is Google's statement on the images from the Slides search:
https://t.co/YEJlB4G5wQ
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech, @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt
dramseysmith
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
I am not sure, but I can't wait until Slides get the citation feature that Docs has.
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @jisd_inst_tech, @ericcurts
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
#gafechat
A5 Teaching students about being "appropriate" with the questions feature!
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Creative Commons in Flickr is another way to find free to use photos. The Flick cc attribution tool makes it easy to cite
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Have you tried
https://t.co/8P9ePphdlQ
? It puts the citation on the photo for you!!!
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech
MicheleCMueller
Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I am going to try it as a backchannel for the first time soon. Any tips?
#gafechat
In reply to @JenVanFleet
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Instead if you insert images from the Explore tool in Slides, it brings the original link with the image
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech, @dramseysmith, @JudyArzt
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Let your group know if you're planning on checking questions mid presentation or as a follow up. Either way, follow through.
#gafechat
In reply to @MicheleCMueller
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Q6: What additional tips and tricks do you have for Google Slides?
#gafechat
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5 I'm not a fan of backchannel convo during a presentation. Distracting to me.
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
'Publishing to the web' is also handy. You can change the length of time on slides and you get a link to the polished presentation
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: SlidesCarnival
https://t.co/cU7k7UKfV0
#gafechat
R_CILR
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Have you seen this? Click Public Domain on the left side. Amazing.
#gafechat
https://t.co/3vIszCaNf8
In reply to @JudyArzt
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Google Slides are a great way to play YouTube videos safely to avoid inappropriate related videos
https://t.co/oSatloYfwW
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: Create master slides so Ss can't manipulate background. Great for images & graphic organizers
https://t.co/H1RnlCOk6o
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
https://t.co/YaGoiq6Lsy
Another good resource that puts the citation with the photo. Thanks for the reminder
#gafechat
In reply to @DLCoachSandy, @jisd_inst_tech
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: More templates
#gafechat
MicheleCMueller
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
I prefer having Ss us Slides for projects w/ multiple textboxes & images. So much easier to format We resize blank slide to 8.5x11
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: Share with "Publish to Web" not the "Share" button to play Slideshow full screen automatically
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: I second the use of Slides Carnival! <3 Also, link to various slides so that people can go on a personal learning path.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: Learn/teach how to edit slide masters
https://t.co/TgzzB7beE9
#gafechat
tpreuninger
Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A1 I love being able to embed, auto play and select the time for
@YouTube
videos now
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you love about Google Slides?
#gafechat
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: You need to be able to be flexible in your presentation to use the features. If not, it can throw you off and ruin everything
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: Highly recommend using Publish to the Web (under File) when you want to share slides already in presentation mode
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
When in doubt, Ditch the Textbook - 10 Google Slides activities to add awesome to classes
https://t.co/e6e2FNZNmH
via
@jmattmiller
#gafechat
dramseysmith
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Thanks Eric, I see it now. So, you can only see the citation if the pic is highlighted in blue box.
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @jisd_inst_tech, @JudyArzt
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Discourage bulleted lists: so much more creative ways to use Google Slides
#gafechat
In reply to @MicheleCMueller
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: I think someone needs to come teach me! I just thought I was on top of it!
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: remember you can link within the same document. Helpful for Jeopardy and other items
#gafechat
dscairns
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
#gafechat
they brought back the citation tool in the explore tool. A little hiddent though.
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: Use DriveSlides extension to create slideshow automatically from Drive folder of images
https://t.co/t5OoB7d0ZH
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6
#gafechat
add a watermark to a google slide
https://t.co/6VrtEkfnpJ
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6 Use the built-in image search to find eye-catching background images and patterns.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: Change shape of image by selecting photo, clicking drop down next to crop icon and selecting a shape
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: Another source for templates is
https://t.co/eqaGfX8Bxj
. Not as extensive as Slides Carnival but some useful ones.
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
I was going to ask how you did that!!! Thanks!!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: Follow
@ericcurts
LOL! The Video Autoplay is something to look at as well. We talk about it
https://t.co/PtvENmWkJc
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
#gafechat
MIND BLOWN!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: Change shape of image by selecting photo, clicking drop down next to crop icon and selecting a shape
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
No kidding...I must be a slides newbie!
#gafechat
In reply to @MRSMegnThrasher
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
I love that tip!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @LISDTechie
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6
#gafechat
publish to the web is good for peach kucha style presentations
tpreuninger
Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A2 G Slides upped our old SS foldable game making them more interactive than ever.
#gafechat
https://t.co/89v6miCGMz
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: What are some creative ways you as an educator have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
MRSMegnThrasher
Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@MrsMorgansClass
I think we have an idea for next PLN...slides!
#gafechat
#STEAMPLN
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
It works in Google Drawing too. Just sayin...
#gafechat
In reply to @mrangood
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Not sure of your question
#gafechat
In reply to @dramseysmith, @ericcurts, @jisd_inst_tech
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
One of my favorite drawing tips...that crosses over!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Love this option. No need for photo editing softwre.
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A6
#gafechat
teach kids how to insert shapes (easy to write in ) and mask with an image they love it
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Google Drawings = Google Slides with only 1 slide
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @mrangood
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
People underestimate the power of Google Drawing for creating graphics to use elsewhere
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie, @mrangood
dscairns
Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
#gafechat
A6 import slides tool. Pull slides from any that have been shared with you.
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Great tip. Thanks
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
My Ss using Draw for the first time
#gafechat
"how do I add another slide?!" **evil laugh from me** "YOU CAN'T!"
In reply to @ericcurts, @LISDTechie
EdTechSandyK
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
#gafechat
rmbyrne
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
How to Add Audio to Google Slides
https://t.co/kwqPFqhzsV
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
#gafechat
rmbyrne
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
How to Add Audio to Google Slides
https://t.co/kwqPFqhzsV
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
#gafechat
I love Google Draw for students to show work!
In reply to @JudyArzt, @LISDTechie
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q7: Let’s assume
@gsuiteedu
is listening, what feature would you like to see added to Google Slides?
#gafechat
VWitherell
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Please tell me someone is going to storify this
#gafechat
. Just stumbled on it and I need to read it all!
#edtech
#betterlatethannever
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: Slides wishlist - Add-ons, voice narration, turn off mouse click advancement, more animations
#gafechat
MicheleCMueller
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Game changer and HUGE time saver! Love this
@alicekeeler
and
@jmattmiller
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @alicekeeler, @jmattmiller
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: Develop more templates, make it easier for people to want to start using
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: That was easy. Add audio without having to use another app to do it.
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: More templates. I'm all about the pretty.
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: Ease of adding audio and/or music/sound effects to Google Slides, perhaps
#gafechat
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7 More animations, definitely
#gafechat
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: Make it easier to add images/objects into the animation of a bulleted list. instead of using separate boxes...PAINFUL
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Yes, saw there will be an archive posted
#gafechat
In reply to @VWitherell
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: More options for WORDART...need more than just fill/stroke color options. Drop Shadow, bevel...give me something!
#gafechat
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
thanks!
#gafechat
In reply to @jisd_inst_tech
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I do archive the chat. It is usually posted on the
#gafechat
website within 10 minutes of the chat ending
https://t.co/K1Zec2us3u
In reply to @VWitherell
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: what
@ericcurts
said
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
#gafechat
A6 if you also play with the transparency it can be very cool
In reply to @JanetChowMSc, @LISDTechie
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: Another on my wish list - add more templates. Love Slides Carnival but good built in ones would be better.
#gafechat
JenVanFleet
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: Some sort of Form/Slides mash up. A la kahoot?
#gafechat
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7 add revamped speech-to-text
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q7: Let’s assume
@gsuiteedu
is listening, what feature would you like to see added to Google Slides?
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
#gafechat
with the added extra of inserting a drawing into a doc, but you can’t insert videos :(
In reply to @ericcurts, @LISDTechie, @mrangood
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@JenVanFleet
That's an intriguing idea!
#gafechat
In reply to @JenVanFleet, @JenVanFleet
tpreuninger
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3
@AgnewSciJedi
is using Slides as a way to get his Ss working together and collaborating
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: What are some creative ways the students have used Google Slides?
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
On another note, has
#gafechat
addressed limitations of new googlesites compared to classic googlesites?
In reply to @LISDTechie, @VWitherell
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6 You can also just copy and paste from slideshow to slideshow (very easy)
#gafechat
In reply to @dscairns
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A7: I want add-ons...not sure which ones, but I love add-ons, so I want them on slides.
#gafechat
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
The red guidelines in slides also help you line up text and images for a more professional, less wonky look.
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
I miss adding narration with
@Snagit
I miss
@snagit
in general. We had fun with it!!
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @Snagit, @Snagit
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Add-ons make everything better!
#gafechat
In reply to @LISDTechie
EdTechSandyK
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Agree! Ability to narrate on a slide-by-slide basis.
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: That was easy. Add audio without having to use another app to do it.
#gafechat
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Agree! Ability to narrate on a slide-by-slide basis.
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: That was easy. Add audio without having to use another app to do it.
#gafechat
MicheleCMueller
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
YES! Google let us add audio to slides.... PLEASE!
#gafechat
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: That was easy. Add audio without having to use another app to do it.
#gafechat
elawson1977
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7:
@GSuiteedu
More animations to
#GoogleSlides
would make it rival other products, so my Ts & Ss could break away from Keynote.
#gafechat
MsKalbach
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7: infinity cloner- like in smart notebook and DEFINITELY add audio!
#gafechat
JenFriske
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#gafechat
JenFriske
Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Hey
#GAFE
users..just confirming that I'm correct that you cannot add comment sections to new Google Sites yet?
@GoogleForEdu
@alicekeeler
JanetChowMSc
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
YES. The transparency offers awesome layered images
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry, @LISDTechie
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Adding narration to Google Slides would be nice for flipped classroom but can also bring slides into screencasting app for that
#gafechat
In reply to @TomWhalen805, @ericcurts, @Snagit
DLCoachSandy
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7: See, I like FEWER animations. Keeps things simple!
#gafechat
EdTechSandyK
Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7: See, I like FEWER animations. Keeps things simple!
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A7: more access to the different sharing capacities on mobile version
#gafechat
tpreuninger
Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Just when you think you've heard it all, you hear about the Explore feature
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: How do you and your students use the Explore feature?
#gafechat
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Animations in slide shows could distract students from content, as happened with PowerPoint
#gafechat
In reply to @DLCoachSandy
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
&
#gafechat
thanks again for another night of learning!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Remember to follow people from
#gafechat
to keep the collaboration going
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A7
#gafechat
make speaker notes work properly i.e. they auto show on your computer and not the projector etc
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
That would be the great thing about it, greater flexibility for all comfort levels.
#gafechat
In reply to @DLCoachSandy
MistaB10
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
#gafechat
I'm reading all these suggestions for Slides and I'm telling YES YES YES!!! in my head.
#goodideafairy
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I like to use Screencastify to narrate Slides
https://t.co/SRcDzpG3mZ
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @TomWhalen805, @Snagit
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Yes, we talked about the New Googles Sites (vs old) back on January 17th.
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @VWitherell
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Agree, thanks for a valuable chat. First time on
#gafechat
Usually teaching a grad course at this time
In reply to @mbswoods, @LISDTechie
dramseysmith
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A7: Slides add-on wish list: citation ability from Explore like in Docs.
#gafechat
@gsuiteEDU
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Huge thank you to everyone who participated in
#gafechat
. The archive will be posted soon
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
I have Camtasia, which I love!
#gafechat
In reply to @ericcurts, @TomWhalen805, @Snagit
dscairns
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#gafechat
A7 add-ons but I guess developers are needed
JoyousScience
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Such a good chat!
#gafechat
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
try this
https://t.co/batDuUX7pE
#gafechat
In reply to @mbswoods
tpreuninger
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A5 I wish there was a way to use presenter view on my laptop but see ?s appear on my iPad while walking around. Is it possible?
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q5: Share your insight on using the Presenter’s View feature. What worked? What didn’t work?
#gafechat
TomWhalen805
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
What app are you using? I've been dabbling with
@useloom
Screencastify has been buggy last month. We have all but ditched it.
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @ericcurts, @Snagit, @useloom
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
We certainly hope that you are able to join us again
https://t.co/W6K1lzeCbq
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @mbswoods
alicebarr
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
thanks for another great
#gafechat
! Always great learning!
gderry
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A7
#gafechat
Audio, record audio over a slide and add more option for automatically forwarding slides
MrsMorgansClass
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#Appsmashing
!
#gafechat
ericcurts
Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I like to use Screencastify to narrate Slides
https://t.co/SRcDzpG3mZ
#gafechat
In reply to @JudyArzt, @TomWhalen805, @Snagit
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Next
#gafechat
will be April 18th ~ stay tuned for topic and questions
mbswoods
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
ohh...the hours I can spend playing with this! Thanks!
#gafechat
In reply to @gderry
RupBoysDad
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks for hosting
@LISDTechie
! Slides are so much fun!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Huge thank you to everyone who participated in
#gafechat
. The archive will be posted soon
mrangood
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks
@LISDTechie
for hosting! I looked to clock for the first time at :43 past...another hour that went FAST!
#gafechat
Great chat all!!
JudyArzt
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Again, huge fan of Camtasia, and don't even use all of its advanced features. Usually upload to YouTube for sharing
#gafechat
In reply to @TomWhalen805, @ericcurts, @Snagit, @useloom
jisd_inst_tech
Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@TomWhalen805
The Tt I work with like the Nimbus extension. It does screenshots and screen recording. Saves as mp4.
#gafechat
In reply to @TomWhalen805, @JudyArzt, @ericcurts, @Snagit, @useloom, @TomWhalen805