#EdTech Update Apr 2022

Monthly Newsletter from Instructional Services on the latest in EdTech

#EdTech Monthly Update 

Introducing practice sets in Google Classroom

Introducing Practice Sets for Google Classroom

Coming soon to Google Classroom - New Feature Practice sets are AI-powered by Google and provide adaptive practice to your students on topics where repeated practice is useful. Not only that the new feature will function by giving very powerful guidance and support automatically as students progress. The teacher will receive very helpful data that will show what students need the most support in on a topic. The system looks like it has been modeled after similar products but with a twist that instead of providing every student the same support or help when a question is answered incorrectly Google's AI explicitly targets the student's weakness and provides support aimed specifically at that. It will be available, according to Google's documentation, to our specific level of Google subscription. When it is released we will take a deeper dive. If we get invited into the beta, I will let you all know. Check out the two videos to the left for more. The first is the official trailer, the second is an in-depth interview with a member of the development team.

<a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/lG6vPPmNSXOY_xZMZsLqQA">September E-Book</a>. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey-o9oSJtfA">September Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/e9Fr9HnnTAeqOQyuYFvl8Q">October E-Book</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByDR4T5WQM">October Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/FKwv10YsSlS3uMdD1Z-dKA">November E-Book</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://youtu.be/03roCcq_tPA">November Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/in81r8TXRhqhFoXl-NbioQ">December E-Book</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT70-SeN-FQ">December Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/9uuYuP0nTqq70FMl5tqEqw">January E-Book</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz3D7P4un80">January Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . <a href="https://read.bookcreator.com/lK8mnY5MnvOKyClc1c8FHYgd3693/92hLPXT5QQSE8AKX-2JwGQ">February E-Book</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbWgaqespP8">February Video</a> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April E-Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May E-Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June E-Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This was a very Google-Centered issue but a lot is in the works there so it seemed appropriate. If you need any support on any of our EdTech platforms (Chalk, Genesis, Edpuzzl, etc...) never hesitate to reach out. Have an excellent April and a restful break when we get to it! Kind Regards, Dan Gallant

Google Workplace

<a href="https://forms.gle/CUJWu79XjDH3p8r96">If you have not yet done so, please complete this survey on your interest in Google Training.</a> Due to the vastly different needs of different staff members who use Google in so many different capacities, we'd like to get a feel for how best to structure such a training plan for so many. I have created a <a href="https://sites.google.com/mcvts.net/gcelevel1/home">self-paced learning center</a> that I've shared before but we are also aware that many need more guidance and direction in attacking such a big diverse platform as Google Workspace for Education. One idea for next year is a Google Workspace study group who meets periodically to discuss needs, check in on progress, be a resource for each other throughout, and work towards level 1 and 2 certification over the school year. Along with this group could be a training platform subscription that has live instruction and guided lessons to take participants through the different aspects of Google Workspace. These are just a few of the ideas around this and we look forward to seeing your responses on the survey.

Happy April to all! With our Spring Recess on its way we have a short month ahead. The marking period ends soon as well. There are some exciting updates ahead in the world of EdTech contained in this April issue. Thank you for all you do! - Dan Gallant

Coming Soon Practice Sets in Google Classroom Google AI powered adaptive practice sets with supports and feedback right in Google Classroom Schedule Multiple Class Assignments at Once Schedule specific due dates and postings for your different classes on an assignment Enhancing Google Classroom Use Tips from DTT - Matt Miller for leveling up your Google Classroom practices Interest Survey in Guided Google Training If you haven't submitted the Google Training Survey Interest Form please do so

Lots of Google News!

How to Schedule Assignments for Multiple Classes in Google Classroom

Please note you can only activate this option on newly created assignments. If an assignment has already been made you can not edit it to bring in this feature. So if you intend to push an assignment to multiple classes like this you have to do it the first time.

Now when you are scheduling an assignment in Google Classroom you have the ability to customize the schedule to each class that is receiving that assignment in one spot.  The short video above from ShakeUp Learning  demonstrates the process.  

<a href="https://ditchthattextbook.com/10-tips-to-use-google-classroom-effectively-and-efficiently/">Check out the rest of the blog post from Matt Miller here.</a>

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