EdTech Digest

Did you know there is a dictation tool built into Google Docs? Under "Tools" you will find "Voice Typing". All you need is a microphone, most laptops and Chromebooks have one built-in. Do you have a lot to type? Why not just speak it and let Google do the typing for you? It works like voice typing on a cell phone where you say "period" and "question mark" to add punctuation to your sentences. Students can utilize this on the Chromebooks.

Did you know that you can translate your Google Docs to any language without having to go to another program? "Translate" is a tool built into Google Docs. Since this tool is built in it will keep the formatting of your document.

Google Earth first made use of its rich global 3D visualization as a backdrop for a Carmen Sandiego tie-in back in March, but now there’s a new adventure to explore. After solving The Crown Jewels Caper, amateur home gumshoes are now tasked with finding out the secrets of The Keys to the Kremlin Caper, which kicks off in Russia, as you might’ve guessed from the name.

The game can be played on Android, iOS or desktop (via Chrome) and has a lot of the same charm and appeal of the original series, with similar educational value in terms of highlighting some key cultural and geographic details along the way as you investigate the case.

https://g.co/carmensandiego (THIS LINK TAKES AWHILE TO LOAD but it is worth it)

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

Amherst County High School

Email: jharrison@amherst.k12.va.us
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