Archive for the ‘Useful apps’ Category
Annotate & collaborate on PDF files with Notable PDF
April 15th, 2015 by Simplify Solutions
Have you ever been reading through a long PDF file, wishing you could record your comments, reflections or ideas on the content? Notable PDF is a web application that allows you to do just this. It includes a range of annotation tools, including highlighters, comments, text, drawing (premium only) and formatting. Notable also integrates with […]
Favourite posts for Google+ Chrome extension
March 24th, 2015 by Simplify Solutions
Seen a great Google+ post that you want to be able to refer back to later? The Favourite Posts for Google+ extension makes this easy. Once the extension has been installed, you’ll have a new ‘favourite’ button visible on every post. Simply click the button to add a post to the favourites list, which is […]
Get instant feedback from your students with GoSoapBox
February 24th, 2015 by Simplify Solutions
Getting instant feedback during class is a great way to adjust your content and delivery to the immediate needs of your students. There are several great apps that you can use for this purpose, and GoSoapBox is one of the most useful. In addition to instant polls and quizzes, GoSoapBox also has a ‘Social Q&A’ […]
Get organised with Google Keep
November 28th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google Keep is a simple but useful tool for keeping track of notes, lists and reminders. It can easily replace the handwritten to-do lists on your desk, or the sticky notes on your monitor! All Keep notes are stored in Google Drive for safekeeping. If you have an Android mobile device, all notes can be […]
5 great add-ons for Google Forms
October 29th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google recently announced that add-ons are now available in Google Forms. This is exciting news, as it means there will be a growing number of extra features available to make your forms even more powerful. In this blog post, we share five of our favourite new Forms add-ons. You can find them all in the […]
MindMeister add-on – turn bullet points into a mind map
October 28th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
MindMeister is a powerful mind mapping application that also has a simple yet effective add-on for Google Docs. It does one very useful thing – turn bullet point lists into a mind map. This is a quick and easy way to create a visual representation of content. How do I get it? Follow the […]
Approval workflows in Google Docs & Sheets
September 19th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Managing document reviews and approvals can be time consuming, but the Worflows add-on in Google Docs and Sheets makes it quick and easy. Simply enter the email address of the reviewer, along with a message, and they are notified that you want them to review your work. Once they’ve approved it, you’re notified by both […]
ShortenMe goo.gl Chrome extension
August 21st, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
The goo.gl link shortner is a great way to turn crazy long links into simple and quick-to-type URLs. These are particularly useful when you want to get your students or colleagues all accessing the same website or shared doc, or when you want to share resources during a training session. You can create shortened URLs […]
Tab Scissors & Tab Glue
July 16th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
If you are a Google Chrome user who likes to use multiple windows or dual monitors, Tab Scissors and Tab Glue will be your new favourite Chrome extensions! These two extensions work together to allow you to easily split your tabs into side-by-side windows, and join them back together when you’re finished with the dual […]
Momentum – be inspired and stay focussed
June 26th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
This useful app is great at keeping you both inspired and focused. Momentum is a Chrome extension that replaces your new tab page with a personal dashboard featuring your key focus for the day, a to-do list, the weather, an inspirational quote, and (best of all) an amazing scenic background. Momentum makes opening a new […]