Troubleshooting Google on the iPad

When sharing iPads, it can be difficult managing multiple accounts on the same device.  When having students access Google forms, the iPad opens the browser to access the form URL.  In cases where teachers require students to login to view the form, the previous user needs to SIGN OUT.

If this step is missed on shared devices, users may remain logged in from within the browser. See the previous Google Tip Tuesday post, Logging Out of Google on an iPad, for directions on logging out while in the Google apps (compared to the browser - discussed here).

A quick and easy way to clear out the browsing history (which includes Google logins) is to start with the SAFARI PREFERENCES:

1. Open the iPad's PREFERENCES
2. Select SAFARI on the left side
3. Select CLEAR HISTORY AND WEBSITE DATA on the right side

Now, when accessing Google in the SAFARI browser, the sign in form is cleared out:

Make a Copy Feature

YouTube Playlists

A helpful tool found within a teacher's Google Apps for Education account is YouTube.  In order to organize those many helpful resources, PLAYLISTS can offer the perfect solution.

Note that this feature is available to teacher accounts only.

Creating a YouTube Playlist

1. Click the APP LAUNCHER in the upper, right corner:
   
2. Click MORE:
   
3. Click YOUTUBE:
   
4. Navigate to a preferred video and click ADD TO (found under the video window):
   
5. If applicable, click SIGN IN to access the YouTube playlist features:
   
6. If you have never created a YouTube channel, fill in the form:
   
7. Enter a channel name, your gender, and click OK, I'M READY TO CONTINUE:
   
8. When you are back to the ADD TO PLAYLIST window, click CREATE NEW PLAYLIST:
   
9. Enter the new playlist name and select a privacy setting for your playlist:
   
   "Private" lists do not show up in other people's YouTube searches

Accessing Your YouTube Playlists

1. Navigate to your YouTube account
    Follow steps 1-3 above
2. Click PLAYLISTS on the left side of the screen:
   
3. Click the preferred PLAYLIST NAME
   The playlist videos will appear in a list format:
   

Educational YouTube Public Playlists

Teachers YouTube Channel
Education YouTube Channel
Crash Course YouTube Channel
TedEd YouTube Channel
Library of Congress YouTube Channel

Additional Resources:

How to Collaboratively Create Video Playlists
Playlists - Google Support Center
How to Create a YouTube Channel
10 Ways YouTube Can Engage Your Classes Now

Split Your Screen with Tab Scissors and Tab Glue

Table Formatter Add-on

Google Classroom and Google Calendar Integration

Logging Out of Google on an iPad

On a shared iPad, the Google Drive app does not say sign off or log out like many of us are familiar with.  Instead, the app uses "Manage" and "Remove."  Follow the steps below to remove an account from a shared iOS device:

Click the MENU found in the top, left of the DRIVE app:

Tap the DOWNWARD facing arrow next to the username in the top, left corner:

Tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS:

Tap MANAGE:

Tap REMOVE to the right of the preferred username:

Tap REMOVE:

Tap the X to CLOSE the MANAGE window:

Google Keep for iOS

Google Sheets for Scheduling Parent Conferences

Voice Typing

Docs, Sheets, and Slides Templates

Sharing Google Slides

Google Keep Basics

Insert and Crop Images

Add to Drive

Creating a Table of Contents in Google Docs

Designate a Start Time for YouTube Video

Google Slides Basic Tips Part 1

Match Destination Formatting

Chrome Lesson 5 - Adding and Switching Profiles in Chrome

Speech Recognition Add-On

View the Speech Recognition site to learn how to use the add-on.

Setting a Homepage - Chrome Lesson 4

Chrome Lesson 4 - Changing the Download Location

To customize your Chrome browsing, be sure to select the download options that work best for you.  See below for a quick explanation on how to select a specific folder for your downloads.

Read more here.

Equation Editor

Good news for math teachers!  Google docs works well with Equation Editor.  View the 1.5 minute video below for more:

Chrome Basics Lessons 1 & 2 - Signing into Chrome and the Bookmarks Bar

The last time I changed laptops, it was such a smooth transition for me due to Chrome.  I logged into the Chrome browser and found all of my previous bookmarks, home pages, extensions, and most importantly, ways to cheat (I typed in half of a URL and Chrome filled in the rest for me using what's known as browsing data).  This quick, musical 1 minute video shows how Chrome can help you manage multiple devices by remembering your stuff.

Watch this 2 minute video on how to sign into Chrome for your desktop:

Watch this 2 minute video on turning on the Bookmarks Bar and adding a bookmark to the bar for easy access: