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Machine Learning sounds complicated, and it kind of is, but the basic principle of how it works is pretty easy to understand. This video unpacks the essential ideas behind machine learning.  

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know, and just seeing some examples of what's possible is a big help.  To help you see the possibilities of Google Forms, here are two different examples that I hope you'll find useful. Did you know that there are actually 11 different types of questions you can ask with a Google Form?  It's not all just about Multiple Choice! Understanding Different Question Types in Google Forms This first one is a Form that has examples of every type of question that you can create with a Google Form, as well as some additional variations. As you can see, there are LOTS of ways you can ask questions in Forms, and the real skill is making sure you are selecting the most appropriate question type for the type of information you want to collect.  Quiz Questions Galore Of the 11 different question types, 7 of them can be set to automatically check the responses, making them ideal for creating self marking quizzes.  This second example ...

It seems that yesterday's post where I listed some of my favourite extensions was quite well received, as I had a number of people contact me to say they found it useful. So I thought I'd add a Part 2 list with a few more. Remember, there are literally thousands of amazing extensions available in the Chrome Webstore, so do take the time to have a browse. In the meantime, here are a few more, again in no particular order... PixelBlock - Sending an email which includes a graphic is a technique that some companies use to track whether you open their email or not. Sometimes they do this sneaky thing where they hide an invisible single pixel in an email - you can't see it, but it helps them track you. PixelBlock does exactly what it says, and blocks that invisible pixel. Google Calendar - Gives you a nice glanceable preview of your Google Calendar, from any webpage, without needing to open your actual Google Calendar. But if you do want to open your actual Google Cale...

One of the nice things about Chrome is how easily it can be enhanced with powerful and useful extensions. Extensions give the Chrome browser additional "superpowers" that it doesn't have by default, giving you the ability to add some really useful extra features to Chrome to suit the way you use your computer. Here are some of my favourite extensions, in no particular order... Extensity  - The one extension to rule them all, Extensity is an extension manager that gives you the ability to easily enable or disable your extensions. I find myself installing far more extensions than I really need to use at any one time, so I like to turn off any that I don't need to use right now. It's as easy as clicking on their name. Extensity also has a "master switch" to turn them all off, which is handy for those few times when you might need to troubleshoot some rogue extension that could be causing trouble. Text Blaze  - A amazingly useful text expander that can...

In this video you will learn about working with Organisational Units, one of the most important and foundational features of the G Suite Administration Console. Getting your OU structure right will affect almost every other aspect of managing your school's G Suite service so it's worth understanding how it works. This video will show you how to set it up in a way that will make it easy to control and manage the user experience.

Google Slides is one of my favourite G Suite tools. Its versatility and ease of use offers lots of amazing visual possibilities for students to present their learning in creative and interesting ways. Here are 10 tips for becoming a Google Slides wizard… 10. Master your design with Master Slides Did you know that you can make a single change in one place that then changes on every slide? Whether you want to add a graphic to every slide, reposition a textbox on every page, or change the font through your entire presentation, you can do it on the master and it will update on every slide. Click on Slide >Edit Master, then make your change to whatever type of slide you want changed. It’s like magic! 9. Voice Type your speaker notes Typing is so 2019! So instead of typing all your speaker notes why not just talk to your computer and have the words magically appear in the notes section below the slide? No special microphone or training required, just select Tools > Voice T...