A new AMAZING update recently happened in Google Slides. Before this update, you needed an extension to go full screen and still interact with your slides. Why would you want to do this, you ask? Well Google Slides is my favorite tool for creating interactive draggable learning activities. The filmstrip, and other stuff just gets in the way.
Well, Google listened and now I’m sharing this awesomeness.
Below is a typical view of an interactive activity. Notice the speaker notes at the bottom, the menus at the top, and the filmstrip on the left. This is all taking space that could be used for your activity.
First, we will go to View and we will unclick show speaker notes and show filmstrip. This will make a HUGE difference.
Look how much workable space we have now.
Now, you could be SUPER happy with the new workspace and call it a job well done! But… you can also minimize the menu to create a little more room.
In the top right corner, click that up arrow. It will do exactly as it says, hide the menu. When you want it back, simply click the arrow again and it will reappear.
Now that is a nice workable space for your draggable activities, and just with a few clicks. I know, what an amazing update!
If you REALLY want an extension to do this for you, you can install Full Screen Interactive. Until this recent update, it was a wonderful solution.
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