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Student Authenticity: Originality Reports vs. Turnitin
In an ever-expanding digital age with nearly unlimited access to information, students are able to learn more than ever before and showcase their knowledge in unique ways. With so much available to students, institutions need to empower them to do their best work by fostering original thinking and authenticity. Turnitin has been a longstanding contender […]
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The Ultimate Video Conferencing Showdown: Google Meet vs. Zoom
When the COVID-19 pandemic shifted teaching and learning from in-person to a remote model, the need to connect and engage led to an overnight transformation in education technology tools. Video conferencing software played a key role in giving teachers and students a form of normalcy in virtual classrooms. Google Meet and Zoom are the top […]
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The Great Migration: Migrating to Gmail from Office 365 or Exchange
May 3, 2021 School district’s EdTech needs have grown exponentially in the last year, including the need for a safe, compliant, and user-friendly collaboration suite. If your district is searching for a system that will help you meet your strategic technology goals, consider migrating from Exchange and Office 365 to Google Workspace for Education and […]
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Google Classroom Amplified with Little SIS
Google Classroom has played a large role in the continuity of learning throughout the pandemic. As more schools move from a virtual setting to a hybrid or in-person model, Google for Education apps are still being used as staples of student learning. However, even though Google Classroom has become a vital academic component for many, […]
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Amplified Solutions with Support Stacks? GAM on!
There’s nothing more frustrating than not feeling supported in keeping your education technology running smoothly. Amplified IT’s mission is to enable and empower organizations to get the most out of their Google Workspace. To ensure that administrators, teachers, and students have a positive school experience, we offer the help you need with our Support Stacks […]
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Auditing Pickerington Local SD’s Google Admin console settings: A Customer Spotlight
The Google Admin console has over 1000 settings. With Google’s regular changes and updates, it can be difficult to keep your console in line with current EDU best practices, which can leave it vulnerable to security breaches and compliance violations. The Amplified IT team developed our one-of-a-kind audit to provide schools with an in-depth review […]
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Google Classroom Changes & Updates Based on Different Google Workspace Editions
Are you a Google Classroom user? Do you support Google Classroom? Check out this edition of the Collaborative Corner where we review the recent Google Classroom changes and upcoming updates. Get a handle on when these features will be released and in what edition.
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Screen Capture with Chrome OS 89
Screen capturing, available with Chrome OS 89 and above, is a beneficial tool for school districts to use. It allows you to record and save the content you engage with, or create, on a device. Screen capturing makes it easier for administrators to demonstrate digital issues and explain solutions, for teachers to develop complementary resources […]
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Smooth Jams with Jamboard Version History
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, administrators searched for virtual tools to engage with students in a remote learning environment. Google Jamboard, a multifaceted whiteboard-style application used for presentations and collaborative classroom activities, became a key resource in many teacher’s lesson plans. It can be launched directly in Google Classroom to allow students to […]