Episode 28: iOS vs Google: Which to Use?

In Elkhart, we use iOS for our student device and Google for all of our cloud productivity tools, but which one is better? Beth and Billie Jo break down when to use what and why you shouldn't discount iOS tools when it comes to your technology use in class.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:55 Distracted by docs.new
1:40 Google Docs vs Pages

• Creating nice-looking templates
• Embedded media (video/audio)
• Placeholders for inserting their own media

5:45 Google Slides vs Keynote

• iOS tools are the same across all apps
• Create templates for students on your iPad

6:35 Google Sheets vs Numbers

• Delete the spreadsheet grid in Numbers
• Use tabs to scaffold activities in a template

8:40 Okay okay, Google sharing is better
9:00 AirDrop templates through Apple Classroom or Schoolwork
9:30 We still love Canva
10:13 What's making us happy?

•  Beth is still waiting for a library book
•  Beth is also super excited about the Speak Now re-release
•  Billie Jo is happy our office furniture is finally arriving