Edtech Certs

You already know we are hosting a Google Boot Camp this summer, but what you may not realize is that GoogleEDU is not the only edtech company that has certification programs to prove your skill with incorporating technology successfully into your classroom. Here is a list of great edtech certifications which make a useful option if you are still considering how to use your flex time.

Google Level 1 Certified Educator

Google Level 2 Certified Educator

Apple Teacher

Flipgrid Certified Educator

Common Sense Educator

National Geographic Certified Educator

Raspberry Pi Certified Educator

Schoology Champion

SMART Digital Educator

Not all of them are created equal. Some have tests and some have tasks. Some are free and some have an associated cost. Figure out what is best for your classroom and give it a try!

Five More Add-Ons for Google Docs

Inspired by Theresa's post from last week, and Greg's post from March, here are five more add-ons for Google Docs. Just like add-ons do in G-Forms, they allow you to extend the use of Docs and make it work hard for you.

Scroll to the bottom to learn how to get and use add-ons in Google Docs.

Easy Accents

Allows you to easily insert accents for different languages from a sidebar in your Doc.

MathType

Allows you to type and hand write notations for mathematics and chemistry.

Doc To Form

Allows you to quickly and easily create a form text in a Doc.  Teachers can turn a paper test into an online test with just a few clicks.

HelloFax

I know it's 2018, but some people still like faxes.  This add-on allows you to add a fax number and cover page to a Doc.  Click send, and the add-on sends the fax!  You even get an email when it arrives.

DocuTube

Users can embed videos in Google Slideshows, but not Docs.  But with this add-on, now you can!  Add videos to Google Docs that you share with your students, so that students no longer need to leave the doc to watch a helpful video.

How to GET add-ons in Google Docs

In Google Docs, click Add-ons > Get add-ons, then look for the add-on you want.  Once you find it, click the blue button to add.

  

How to USE add-ons in Google Docs

In Google Docs, click Add-ons > the add-on you want to use.

What add-ons do you use??  Let us know what else is out there in the comments.