Saturday, March 28, 2015

Are you ready to "Build with Chrome"? Virtual LEGO building with Google Maps!

The free Build with Chrome website allows you to use Google Maps as your base plate for virtual LEGO brick building projects that can also be shared.  The website calls itself " the largest LEGO® set the world has ever seen".  When you open the website using the Chrome browser you'll be prompted to allow your location via Google Maps.


Step 1- Visit website https://www.buildwithchrome.com
Step 2- Enable your location
Step 3- Build a LEGO project (practice first in the Build Academy... https://www.buildwithchrome.com/buildacademy)
Step 4- Publish and agree to terms
Step 5- View

  Check it out!

Friday, March 20, 2015

Connect Remind.com to your website with a new widget!

The free Remind messaging service (formerly known as Remind101) has an embeddable widget for websites...  Click here for instructions!
If you are using Weebly or any other site that accepts embed code, this is a great way to allow users to sign up for updates.  The Remind blog also has an update for Moodle users with tips for embedding the widget.

https://www.remind.com/