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Once again Kevin leads the cast through a share-a-thon of news and tips from Google. First up, forms got the long awaited ability to add video (among other updates), how to embed your Google+ posts anywhere as well as new photo editing built right in, and Chris searches in sites. There is a great looking new Chromebook option and you can finally take that trip to the Galapagos Islands (at least in street view). Tips on organizing your forms as well as your inbox and how to teach democracy the Google way to wrap things up. The post Google Educast #114: Four Free Fantastic Form Functions appeared first on EdReach.

Fred leads the gang of Chris and Kevin through the latest Google news including the Chrome App Launcher, Gmail warning when sending an unshared link, and the new Drive interface for iOS. We then welcome Troy Cockrum from The Flipped Learning Network who is talks about the new book he helped write Flipped Learning 2.0. The gang talks about Ginger for Chrome, and Chris demos how to mirror Android to the desktop. Finally, Fred shares how to organize your research in Google Drive. The post Google Educast #113: Flip Your Google on The Barbie appeared first on EdReach.

Fred does a great job keeping Sean on track as they share resources for the March on Washington, share great search tips and tricks just in time for the new school year. Chromecast comes to iOS and you can monitor your Google+ post impact using Google ripples. The post Google Educast #112: Google Hangouts Go High Def appeared first on EdReach.

Under Kevin's supervision the Educast gang takes a look at upcoming Google Helpouts as well as the smarter Omnibox in Chrome. Is supervising Chrome users a useful idea in the classroom? What about having five ways to destroy an address in Google Maps? The crew also discusses uses and merits of the new Chrome extension - TLDR, Too Long Didn’t Read. The post Google Educast #111: Got a Question? Google Helpouts are Coming! appeared first on EdReach.

Juan leads the crew in a short ‘cast that is filled with Google goodness. From explaining Google privacy in Gmail to Minecraft on a Chromebook this is a fun filled show. New updates in Docs help the spelling challenged among us, a short guide to Google Drive boosts staff productivity, and updates to the Android app improve location sharing ability. The post Google Educast #110: Bad Spellers of the World Untie! appeared first on EdReach.

This Week on the Google Educast: The Ninja Master himself, Jeff Utecht joins Chris, Sean, Juan, Fred and Kevin and talks about his Google Ninja Program, an open content resource combining gamification and badging for professional development and student learning. Related posts: Google Educast #048: Ex- “cite” -ing Times with Google Docs Google Educast #62: Real Men Use 2-Factor Authentication Google Educast #047: That’s Rad!

This week on the Educast, Chris, Sean, Fred, and Kevin talk more about how great the Chromecast is, which is only $35. More talk about killer maps features, and the Chromecast is only $35. Related posts: Google EduCast #15 – Here Comes Another Google Teacher Academy! Google Educast #047: That’s Rad! Google Educast #051: Sites For Our Eyes

This week on the Google Educast: The Educast was happy to welcome and speak with 2 brand new Google Certified Teachers fresh out of the Chicago Google Teacher Academy. Joan Le and Anna Searcy joined us and shared their experiences during the Teacher Academy. Related posts: Google Educast Show #10 – Build Me Up SketchUp! Google Educast #65: K to the B Google Educast Show #5 – Go Go Chrome Web Store!

Today in the Google Educast Chris, Sean, and Kevin tackle a slow news day with some hot tools to get you ready for the school year. Related posts: Google Educast #60: Back to School is Cool Google Educast #29: 2011 in Review and LOTS of Cool New Stuff! Google Educast #047: That’s Rad!

In this week’s jam packed show we look at the latest news and updates from Google including the return of phone calls to Hangouts, new Maps app for Android. Google Databoard. and free entry to zoos and museums for Field Trip owners. We check out the Roswell Google Doodle, look at some cool tips with Google Keep, learn how to move YouTube videos, and investigate Any.DO for staying organised. Finally we finish up with a demo of the import data options in Google new Maps Engine Lite. Related posts: Google Educast #044: He’s Dead There Too Google Educast #038: This is How California Rolls Google Educast #045: Drive it Home

In this week’s show Kevin, Juan and Chris talk about magical little devices called Chromekeys, we check out what Googlers do to help make the world a better place, and look at how you can change your default font to something a little less controversial than Arial. We have a rant about needing more makers in this world and check out Ingress and other games you play in the real world. We also discuss the cool stuff you can do with the Doctopus script. Related posts: Google Educast #62: Real Men Use 2-Factor Authentication Google Educast #044: He’s Dead There Too Google Educast #045: Drive it Home

Chris is back! This week the crew looks at the new look of groups with a nifty collaborative email, a clearer view of the Earth, as well as the new Google in Education site. Don’t forget it’s not too late to vote on the science fair or apply to be a Google Maps Trekker. Lot’s of new products and ideas for video and images and the new version of Flubaroo is out! Related posts: Google Educast #65: K to the B Google EduCast #15 – Here Comes Another Google Teacher Academy! Google Educast #62: Real Men Use 2-Factor Authentication

Kevin leads the the gang through print-friendly formatted forms, Google+ notifications, and a who’s who at the Google booth at ISTE. Also, Google listens to its user and changes where you delete calendars, so you don’t erase them by accident. We learn to stay away from the Lobster font and use font combinations using Google’s Web Fonts.Wondering what to do this weekend or the next great summer read? We got you covered with tips and tricks. Play Cube Slam against a bear, your friends or even your bear friends. Finally, a great tip from Juan on how to upload your epubs and pdfs to Google Play and share across your devices. Related posts: Google Educast #046: Font Explosion – (I Shot the Serif) Google EduCast Show #13 – Google Video Lives On! Google Educast Show #7 – H-app-y Birthday Apps Marketplace!

Fred and Kevin talk about the new Drive app for iOS and Google Science Fair finalists. Kevin and Fred both ask if Apple is encroaching on Google Docs with iWork for iCloud beta … it isn’t. They both also talk about their experience as diligent students in the Mapping With Google MOOC. Turns out, if Kevin is hungry at 3:45 am, he has to go to Denny’s. You will also get to see Kevin’s dog embarrass himself on an Auto Awesome GIF. We watch a couple GTA videos that caught our eye in the hashtag #gtachi. Related posts: Google Educast #047: That’s Rad! Google Educast #051: Sites For Our Eyes Google Educast #059: Google Asks For Your Help

We made it! Join us for our 100th Episode Spectacular! After Google On Air Hangouts spectacularly fails- we make do and share a whopping 100 Google tips for educators that you will not want to miss! Join host Kevin with our Google guest Tasha Bergson-Michelson, and an all-star cast including Kim, Sean, Fred, Cube, Nick, and Juan for this Google-studded event! Related posts: Google Educast #62: Real Men Use 2-Factor Authentication Google Educast #63: Juan De Luca es El Hombre Google Educast #048: Ex- “cite” -ing Times with Google Docs