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The Canopy Blog
Check out the Canopy Blog for EdTech advice, insights and updates!
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Canopy's blog is a great resource for educators to learn about the latest updates and success stories related to Google for Education, Workspace Skills, Canva for Education and AI. Our posts cover a variety of topics, including professional development, time-saving tips, and new features.
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![Time-Saving Tech Tips: Google Calendar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_c4dbaa2fe48b4819b18c55b1826622c1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_c4dbaa2fe48b4819b18c55b1826622c1~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Mar 11, 2024
Time-Saving Tech Tips: Google Calendar
From setting reminders to integrated task management, Google Calendar is the ultimate time-saving tool.
![Using Brand Voice in Canva](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_7f1886ca8b0842c29ae8fff6173ac4fb~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_7f1886ca8b0842c29ae8fff6173ac4fb~mv2.webp)
Ben Whitaker
Mar 8, 2024
Using Brand Voice in Canva
Canva’s Brand Kit is not just a tool; it’s your partner in maintaining crucial brand consistency and fostering creativity and collaboration.
![Top Tips for Chromebook Screencast Recordings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_256c65f65bf141429daf308b8ed302c4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_256c65f65bf141429daf308b8ed302c4~mv2.webp)
Shelanna Sturgess
Feb 29, 2024
Top Tips for Chromebook Screencast Recordings
Creating and editing screen recordings with Chromebook Screencast is user-friendly and packed with helpful features.
![Save Yourself 13 Hours a Week with AI Tools for Teachers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_50fb0da485604c20a8df3b7e24b22a0f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_50fb0da485604c20a8df3b7e24b22a0f~mv2.webp)
Fiona Law
Feb 27, 2024
Save Yourself 13 Hours a Week with AI Tools for Teachers
Google recently suggested that AI could save teachers approximately 13 hours each week in professional and administrative tasks.
![Making Assessment Creative: Using Canva and Google Forms](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_3c5fa7b47aad4208ac103e294defc672~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_3c5fa7b47aad4208ac103e294defc672~mv2.webp)
Katie Wells
Jan 24, 2024
Making Assessment Creative: Using Canva and Google Forms
Canva stands as a beacon, urging educators to unleash their creativity and redefine the way knowledge is imparted and received.
![LEO Academy Trust: A Beacon of Digital Excellence](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_24f869d40fbc4c4a95df959666c96afa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_24f869d40fbc4c4a95df959666c96afa~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Jan 15, 2024
LEO Academy Trust: A Beacon of Digital Excellence
Canopy and LEO Academy Trust have been collaborating for more than 5 years, providing training, support, and online tools.
![Adding Distributing Teachers to Workspace Skills](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_8e7168c69d8046d5ba2378ffdca0c370~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_8e7168c69d8046d5ba2378ffdca0c370~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Nov 13, 2023
Adding Distributing Teachers to Workspace Skills
If you are your school's Workspace Skills admin, you can add distributing teachers to your Workspace Skills subscription.
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![Google for Education Dublin Champions Symposium](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_106b97d225df4a1983798748214bb49a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/fa9483_106b97d225df4a1983798748214bb49a~mv2.webp)
Cat Lamin
Nov 13, 2023
Google for Education Dublin Champions Symposium
In November, over 150 Google Champions, from over 30 different countries arrived in Dublin for a three-day adventure.
![Framing AI Chatbots to Write your Emails](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_a0e2d94619984512ab0e3389188b07b2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_a0e2d94619984512ab0e3389188b07b2~mv2.webp)
Emma Pass
Oct 17, 2023
Framing AI Chatbots to Write your Emails
Discover how to effectively utilise AI chatbots to craft personalised emails and email templates.
![Alternatives to Jamboard](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_7ddee71e7d364b5f85003d1f4b30fd2a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_7ddee71e7d364b5f85003d1f4b30fd2a~mv2.webp)
Andrew Caffrey
Sep 28, 2023
Alternatives to Jamboard
Looking for an alternative to Google Jamboard? This blog post looks at five possible contenders.
![Workspace Skills Updates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_8e7168c69d8046d5ba2378ffdca0c370~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_8e7168c69d8046d5ba2378ffdca0c370~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Sep 19, 2023
Workspace Skills Updates
We are thrilled to announce some exciting developments with Workspace Skills!
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![The Benefits of Using Google Bard for Educators](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_a48626e1d5a4417fb423d477628ca42d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/fa9483_a48626e1d5a4417fb423d477628ca42d~mv2.webp)
Andrew Caffrey
May 24, 2023
The Benefits of Using Google Bard for Educators
As educators, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies that can help you teach more effectively and...
![Using Workspace Skills Tutorials Data to Personalise Learning](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_4b2a28ae00344ca292065503b68bd846~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_4b2a28ae00344ca292065503b68bd846~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
May 16, 2023
Using Workspace Skills Tutorials Data to Personalise Learning
All data from the tutorials is sent back to Google Classroom, where it is viewable by the distributing teacher.
![Workspace Skills Tutorials: A Personalised Learning Experience for Your Students](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_25842d4d63b14a8e992bc4fcbbe538f1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_25842d4d63b14a8e992bc4fcbbe538f1~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
May 15, 2023
Workspace Skills Tutorials: A Personalised Learning Experience for Your Students
The Workspace Skills tutorials are available in four play modes, each of which is designed to meet the needs of different learners.
![‘JUST ONE Tree Day’ – confirmed for October 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_83d49e91585f4faea010d9e5085956d8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_83d49e91585f4faea010d9e5085956d8~mv2.webp)
Andrew Caffrey
Apr 27, 2023
‘JUST ONE Tree Day’ – confirmed for October 2023
The dates for the 5th international JUST ONE Tree Day have been confirmed for October 2023.
![5 Steps You Should Take to Make Your Google Workspace Domain Secure](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_e2b579a755a54f1aaca238379ced8d66~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_e2b579a755a54f1aaca238379ced8d66~mv2.webp)
Darren Simons
Apr 23, 2023
5 Steps You Should Take to Make Your Google Workspace Domain Secure
In this guide, we will take you through five steps that will help to secure your Google Workspace Domain.
![Workspace Skills - I have it! Now what?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_a85f033b8ff6478e9b2f6b2f00cf4b87~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_a85f033b8ff6478e9b2f6b2f00cf4b87~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Apr 21, 2023
Workspace Skills - I have it! Now what?
A world of teaching & learning opportunities becomes possible when students are able to make the most from the Google Workspace tools.
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![Workspace Skills Admin Dashboard at a Glance!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_833a4da8a77c41c9a04205bc904813d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/fa9483_833a4da8a77c41c9a04205bc904813d1~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Apr 18, 2023
Workspace Skills Admin Dashboard at a Glance!
Find out more about the Workspace Skills Admin Dashboard.
![Get Ready for Practice Sets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_17e80a35ec484dbb89703960590a4c55~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_17e80a35ec484dbb89703960590a4c55~mv2.webp)
Mia Pledger
Mar 31, 2023
Get Ready for Practice Sets
Practice sets is an exciting new feature that will help teachers save time and create more interactive, personalised resources.
![Time-Saving Tech Tips: Gmail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa9483_b035d79f7d6f4cd3887b9fe6e4d3ba5c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/fa9483_b035d79f7d6f4cd3887b9fe6e4d3ba5c~mv2.webp)
Kristina Hertzig
Mar 30, 2023
Time-Saving Tech Tips: Gmail
Here are five tips that teachers can use to save time and become more efficient in managing their email.
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