
EP029 Learning with Google (Updates on Google for Education) – The 8-Bit Instructor
In this week's episode, I go through all of the updates coming to Google Workspace for Education. Plus, news and updates from Microsoft, IXL, and Screencastify; and, of course, your question of the week.
Episode 14
This week, we look at dealing with problem students and changing those demons into angels. News and updates from Google and Edji. A sweet tip for Google Slides. And as always, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.
News & Updates
- Edji now integrates Immersive Reader into its platform
Treasure Chest: Start video on click in Slides
- Now, you can set a video to play on click in Slides rather than having to click on the video on the Slide

Boss Battle: Turning Demons to Angels
- I almost got into a fight my very first day of teaching
- How do we turn those demons into angels?
- Be understanding
- Students don’t come from the same background we do
- Be compassionate
- It’s easy to just write them up
- We have to offer grace and mercy
- Be patient
- Change doesn’t happen overnight
- Be empowering
- A lot of these students have never, or rarely, been told that they are good at something
- Look for the good and empower them to do what they can
- Be understanding
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Credits
Music by David Fesliyan (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/)
- Intro/Outro: “Retro Platforming”
- Boss Battle: “Boss Battle Rock”
- Crew Member’s Board: “Pirate Dance”
- Wrap up: “Game Over” by Patrick de Arteaga
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