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There are occasions when you may need to print out a Google Drawings project.

Have you ever printed a Google Drawings poster or banner, only to see it look pixelated? Not sure how to get the best options for printing?
I'll cover some tips to get the best file from your Google Drawings project for the right print job!
JPEG v PNG v SVG v PDF

Before we get into printing, let's take a look at the file formats available to download in Google Drawings. What are the differences? Here is a quick explanation and best use examples.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - Most commonly used web image file format. Best used for photo images which must be very small files. Best uses: digital images, photography

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) - Great for graphics that need a transparent background. Great when you want to layer a graphic over an image. Best uses: transparent images, icons, graphics

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) - Image format developed for the web. Because it's scalable, images render in perfect detail - regardless of size. Best uses: logos, line art, icons, animations

PDF (Portable Document Format) - Developed by Adobe as a means of distributing small, platform-agnostic documents. PDF maintains formatting information making them appear as intended on all monitors and printers. Best uses: marketing materials, high-quality document printing

Interested in reading more about these and other file formats, check out this comparison chart .

Printing in Google Drawings

Now that you read the comparisons between the downloadable formats in Google Drawings, you might have guessed which one is preferred for printing.

If you guessed PDF, you're right! If you are planning to print out a Google Drawing, your best bet is to use PDF.

To ensure that your project prints out in the size you want, the first thing you'll want to do is adjust the page or canvas to the size you want to print out. Here's how to change the size:

Next, create your poster. When you're ready to print out, follow these steps:

And that's how easy it is to setup Google Drawings for printing!

Technically speaking, Google Drawings is not a desktop publishing tool. But don't let that stop you or your students from using it to create posters, flyers, artwork and many other types of content. Use it as a stepping stone to other more robust desktop publishing or illustrating tools like Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

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It is true, no two learners are alike. Some learn better through reading; others through listening or doing. For students with developmental disabilities, who have difficulty communicating with others and especially difficulty understanding what people in their environment are communicating to them, it is important to present information in ways that matches the student's learning style and optimize their ability to learn.

Visual supports-concrete representations of information that is absorbed visually-are one way that educators can help students understand what is being communicated to them. Through visual supports, students can learn to communicate with others and make sense of the world around them when in the school setting. These supports can easily be customized to address individual needs and the student's level of comprehension. For example, a student who is challenged by reading may not be able to understand a schedule that uses words, so the student would do better with a schedule that uses pictures instead.

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1.A visual schedule, which shows the order of activities across time periods throughout a school day offers predictability and decreases anxiety by allowing the student to be aware of their expected activities for the day and tasks to be completed during their instruction. This type of schedule may be developed from pictures, simple words, use of objects (such as a napkin to represent their lunchtime) or a combination of all of these options and can be customized to the comprehension level of a specific student, For example, one student may only be able to manage a small amount of information within a given time period, while other students can manage the information for a longer length of time.

A mini schedule can be used to provide information to the student for a specific work task. Incorporated within a content area such as math, mini schedules provide the student with expectations within their instructional content session. For example, if the student needs to complete a worksheet or web-based math assignment, each task can be depicted by objects, pictures, or words placed on a schedule to be used during the math instructional time.

2.Informational sharers help students share information about their school day with others, such as their parents. While teachers often communicate with parents and provide information about their child's school experiences, it can be more meaningful to parents when their child communicates information directly. Using objects, pictures, or words, students can indicate which activities they participated in by selecting the accurate objects, circling or identifying the picture or word, and writing a word or sentence to describe their activity.

"People locators" are a type of informational sharer that provides information to students about other people involved in their lives. If a student travels between two parents, a people locator (resembling a calendar) can be created to show the student which days he or she will travel to which parent. This same calendar can be used to indicate which week days are school days or stay-at-home days, etc.

Personal information cards are another type of informational tool that is beneficial to support student's communication when they are not able to speak. The information card provides relevant student information such as: student's name, parents' names, address, medical information, or other special instructions. The student is required to have this information card with them at all times. This is especially beneficial when a student travels off-campus during the school day to a field trip or when going out into the community.

3.Student checklists increase a student's independence and help the student be successful by organizing specific tasks into chunks or smaller steps so that they can be easily completed. If a student becomes off-task or distracted and is then redirected back to task, the checklist will provide a visual reminder by indicating what steps they have completed and where to continue to complete the task. Checklists can also be used by the student to provide information on what to do when arriving to school or before leaving school. Like all other visual supports, checklists may contain pictures, objects, words, or a combination of all of these depending on the student's ability level. A visual checklist can also assist a student with sequential tasks that will provide a supportive foundation in various areas of the student's educational setting while in the classroom (student activities), outside the classroom (bathroom), and in the lunchroom (preparing snacks or meals) with the purpose of increasing a student's independence and overall success.

4.Visual behavior supports help to prevent challenging behavior and maintain emotional regulation. These are beneficial in helping a student calm down when they are agitated. The visual behavior supports provide the student with information about their expectations, possible outcomes, and what consequences will occur with challenging behavior.

Students with disabilities are known to have difficulty with transitions from one activity to another. Visual supports become a powerful resource by letting students know what is coming next or where they may be going next. These visual behavior supports can provide choices to students such as taking a break, choosing a sensory activity, and choosing a preferred task or reward. Examples include:

Picture cards on a ring to assist students when they have a choice to make

Token boards, which track tokens earned by students for appropriate behavior or responses. First/then visuals provide students with a picture indicating what must be done first and then another picture indicating the reward which follows the task.

Rule cards, social stories, and power cards can be used to teach students the expected behaviors in various school settings.

Visual supports can be a valuable option for a student who is not understanding or responding to verbal instructions, as well as for a student with developmental disabilities who requires environmental and instructional supports to help him/her overcome various challenges. When deciding to use any of these visual support options in the educational setting, educators should individualize their selection based on a student's abilities and communication needs, as well as a determination that the student responds to the use of visual supports and is not embarrassed by them. When educators choose appropriate visual supports in their classroom, student achievement and independence will be celebrated.

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Debra Watland is Director of Sierra Academy of Scottsdale, where she brings broad expertise with 36 years of special education experiences to her position. Prior to her role at Sierra, her employment experiences include Special Education Department Chairperson and teaching elementary through middle school students with special needs in public school settings in Iowa, Maryland, and Virginia. Additionally, Debbie has been local president for The Council for Exceptional Children and served on a Special Education Advisory Board in Maryland. She taught a course for teachers who were continuing professional development while fulfilling their certification requirements for the Maryland Department of Education. Additionally, she worked as a clinical faculty teacher for Virginia Commonwealth University mentoring future teachers. Currently as director, she partners with ASU in supporting their Professional Teacher Preparation Program.

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I've been curating Google Classroom tips, tutorials, and resources for teachers, which now includes over 350 Google Classroom tips, tutorials, and resources for teachers.

As Google Classroom continues to grow and improve as a platform, we have no shortage of resources. With new updates coming out every few months, and innovative teachers sharing their ideas and best practices, there is always something new to learn.

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Just in case you are new to this blog: Google Classroom is a free application designed to help students and teachers communicate, collaborate, organize and manage assignments, go paperless, and much more!

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I vividly remember being back in Elementary school, sitting at my desk during a writing assignment, and complaining that my hand was too tired of writing so much. I also remember that two of my classmates had serious learning challenges. One was mostly deaf and the other had a physical deformity, which caused her serious fine and gross motor problems. Both of them had few opportunities to gain meaningful access to the curriculum, let alone an "equal" access. That was in the mid-1980s. almost 30 years have passed, and the picture has dramatically changed. The development of computer-based technologies has allowed people with disabilities to gain access to more information, to manipulate objects and tools, and to express themselves in ways other people can understand, relate to, and appreciate. Such technology is called "Assistive Technology".

The term "Assistive Technologies" is defined by the American Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as, "Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
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There are many types and degrees of "disabilities", and designers of Assistive Technology have been creating more and more tools as solutions for the myriad of ways individuals struggle. The PBS Parents website separates these devices into 8 categories: Access and Environmental Control, Aids to Daily Living, Assistive Listening, Augmentative/ Alternative Communication, Computer-Based Instruction, Mobility, Positioning, and Visual Aids.

A variety of software and hardware companies, such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple, as well as many smaller ones, have recognized the need to develop such tools, and have pledged a commitment to ensure easier access for their users. The Accessibility sections of their websites are easily accessible, organized, and simple to navigate. In addition, they ensure that many of the accessibility functions come built-in and easily accessible, so users are able to make use of such features without the need to purchase additional software.

Your Device's Accessibility Features

Before you and your students look at hardware, software or add-ons to purchase and install, you must first get yourselves familiar with your device's native, built-in features. The links below include links to resources for different devices and platforms. They include excellent tools to support users with a variety of challenges, so spend time on these websites before going on.

Accessibility Tools: Google Chrome Extensions

Google's commitment to supporting users with a variety of different needs is illustrated by the numerous accessibility features their devices offer. In addition, Google's Chrome Store has additional third-party extensions that make devices and the Internet more friendly and accessible to their users.

Below I outline 14 excellent Chrome Extensions that make computer use an easier and a more pleasant experience- not only for those with severe challenges, but also for anyone who needs simple modifications and some assistance when working on their devices.

How to add a Chrome Extension

14 Chrome Extensions for different learning needs

Visual Difficulties

***Note: This extension changes the settings on your device. If you choose to delete it, first make sure you reset the colors to their original scheme.

Hearing Difficulties

Physical Difficulties

For fine motor (finger manipulation) difficulties, the device's native speech-to-text features can be of great assistance. Here are two Chrome extensions that can help with fine motor obstacles:

Attention/Focusing Difficulties

I hope you find these Chrome Extensions useful and helpful. If you have any questions or know of other favorite and helpful Extensions, please share them in the comment section below.

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