Google Add-ons Here are some popular Google Tools for Teachers
Easy Bib Bibliography Creator click here for more information. This is a free add-on that allows users to automatically create citations and bibliographies.
Here is another free add-on. This Add-on allows users to easily insert accents for different languages directly from a sidebar in their Google Doc.
The add-on will now retain focus on your document! When you click on an accent it will insert the accent, move the cursor in front, then allow you to continue typing without re-clicking. Click here to see a visual of Easy Accents. |
Hello Sign allows you to sign your documents or get signatures from others on a document. Click here for more information and visuals. See the video explaination below. You can get 3 free signatures a month.
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Tag Cloud Generator, a free add-on, creates a tag cloud in the side bar from any Google Docs document that contains 50 words or more. Use this add-on to quickly assess what your emerging theme is, how to best categorize your document, or if it is someone's else's document - find out the theme of the document without reading it. Stopwords are automatically removed.Click here for a more visual explaination.
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Create graphs and complex math directly from the sidebar in your Google Doc. You can now use Speech to Math in Chrome to talk directly to g(Math) to create the expressions or use Handwriting recognition for expression entry. Click here for a more visual explanation.
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Here are some resources for ESL students
Lori’s podcast Better @ English providers EFL and ESL learners with “genuine unscripted conversations that feature informal vocabulary, slang, idioms, and more. And you can read along as you listen -- go to http:/ www.betteratenglish.com/transcripts for FREE transcripts and vocabulary notes.”
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Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast. To download podcast episodes not shown here, visit QuickandDirtyTips.com
Effortless English - Learn tips and strategies to improve your spoken English. Also learn about American language and culture. Be a successful English speaker and international leader!
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Fun English Lessons Click Here for more information.
A fun and interesting ESL podcast for intermediate to advanced students who want to learn useful vocabulary and culture. Two Canadian brothers discuss all kinds of topics and explain clearly any new vocabulary and phrases. Perfect for classroom discussion as well.
Spendid Speaking supports advanced learners of English who want to develop their top-level speaking skills and communication strategies. Each podcast features a recording of non-native speakers of English carrying out short tasks individually or in pairs such as making presentations or taking part in discussions. Each recording contains expert feedback on the speaker's performance.”
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