Teachers
Share Google Docs with Just your own Students
To do this you need access to the student rosters, here.
Using Collaborations in Canvas
Collaborations cannot be scheduled, included in modules, or graded, but they are a great way to share out google docs and google apps with a specific group and no one else.
Converting HEIC files to JPGs (on iPads and iPhones)
HEIC is the default photo format for newer iphones/iPads. For student who already have pictures downloaded/taken as HEIC, they can use an online converter to convert them to JPG, such as this one here.
Going forward, students with iPhones/iPads should update their camera settings to save photos as JPGs. To do this, they can open Settings > Camera > Formats and select “Most Compatible”. This will ensure that photos will save a JPGs going forward, which are much more compatible with various apps.
Below is a quick video showing you how to change this setting on an iPhone.