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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!

You can use LaTeX commands or the prebuilt codes to create complex math that is not possible using the built-in Equation Editor. Some examples include Geometric signs, custom characters, and formulas (like the Quadratic formula). 

With the graph creator, you can type in functions and inequalities and it will create the graph associated with the functions and inequalities. You can also plot points in the same graph, find the line of best fit of those points, and specify a viewing window. As a new feature, you can select a table in a Doc and import the data into g(Math) to create a plot!

This will be an invaluable tool for any math class or math teacher. Now creating math digitally in a collaborative document has become slightly easier. 

The 100th birthday of the National Park Service

To mark the 100th birthday of the National Park Service in 2016, explore its locations, stories, and thousands of artifacts. From America's "crown jewels" of breathtaking parklands to cultural sites and historic treasures, the National Park Service museum collections provides a window into the United States: past, present and future.

https://goo.gl/7cfgT5

Random name Generator

A simple but powerful tool. Paste the names of your students into the list.

Learn More about the new Google Forms

Google has officially made the new Forms the default version, and they have added a lot of the features that we have been waiting for, including Add-Ons. The new Google Forms has a purple icon instead of green. You still have the option to run back to the old version. For all the details from Google, click here. Here are some new features to check out in the new Google Forms:

10 Google Docs Hacks Every Teacher should know

Google Docs Hacks

Essential Classroom Tool: The Selfie Stick

From Alice Keeler's Blog: A selfie stick is a telescoping pole that allows people to put their phone at the end and take a picture of themselves. The selfie is a modern form of art. Selfies are part of the modern culture. Ask a student to show you their photo roll (do not really do this, you probably do not want to see their pictures) and likely it is full of selfies.

We have selfie sticks and smart phone tripods in the Library that you can check out.

New templates in Google Docs: designed by experts, made for you

Google launched a collection of templates in Docs, Sheets and Slides in September to give your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations the extra polish they deserve. 

Today, they’re adding to that collection with new templates designed by five experts in their fields. All templates are available on the web and on Android and iOS.

Doc to Form: Create a Google Form from within a Doc

Doc to Form is an Add on that allows you to quickly and easily create a Google Form from within a Google Doc. Simply select text and click a button to add your questions. You can choose from a variety of question types - ideal for converting traditional worksheets to Google Forms.

Hyperdocs: Should Native Americans Be Mascots?

An example of a hyperdoc for students working on defending an argument. You can make a copy of this template

4 Updates to Google Forms You’re Going to Love

Google announced a list of new features for Google Forms. Boasting templates that come pre-populated with suggested questions based on your use case and the ability to see who has completed your form and who hasn’t, these new features not only make it easier to create forms, but also provide insight into how your forms are completed.