So someone has shared a File or Folder with you on Google. And say you want to organize said File or Folder into your Drive. Well, that’s easy. Watch this short video to find out how.
Class Rules
Well, today was Day 2 (178 more to go). Yesterday we began writing down our class rules. I began typing them into Google Docs and in the end shared the document with all the students. One rule the students came up with was No Hats In The Class. Now normally, I’m not too fussy if students wear hats in the class, so I was good with whatever they wanted to do. This one rule lead to a rather lengthy discussion.
This morning the students came in and were eager, yes eager, to begin working. Their first assignment was to COLLABORATE and edit the Class Rules document. I showed them how to insert comments. That’s all it took!
So while the conversation lacked any real depth, it was a great beginning. Hidden within the 20 comments were suggestions for your messy hair (get water and tame it). The deeper message most certainly got across; work together, collaborate, create (they changed the colors, fonts, and words) and communicate. I’d say this is a great way to begin the school year.
Webpage Screenshot (Repost)
Reposting: This is one of my favorite Chrome Extensions. It’ll WOW you every time.
Webpage Screenshot is a wonderful Chrome Extension. It allows you to edit information on a webpage. Great for summarizing, finding the topic, defining words in context clues, and so much more. Check out this video I made. It’s easy to use and has many classroom applications. What will you use it for?
Insert a Document in Google Sites
Inserting a Document, Presentation, Form, or other Google products is as easy as Insert > Choose > Save
Insert Image (Sites)
This is a quick tutorial on how to insert an image using Google Sites.
Create a Google Site
This is a step by step video that shows you how to create a Site in Google Sites.
Google Sites for Beginners
Sites is great for classroom uses. You can create a classroom website. Students can collaborate to create a website on a particular subject matter, such as fractions.
Google Drive for Beginners
Google Drive is easy to use, and it’s in the cloud. So… What’s NOT to love? Here are some basics to get you started.
Adding Extensions to Google Chrome
So you’re new to Google Chrome and are ready to install some extensions. Great! On your Chrome Homepage, you will notice a ‘Store’ icon. Go ahead and choose ‘Store’.
You now notice that you have several options. You can browse by categories, on the left, or you can browse suggestions on the right. You can also type in the name of a specific App or Extension. For this example, I want Webpage Screenshot.
After pressing Enter, I am given several options. Notice that I chose Extensions at the top of the page. When I did that, the Extension I wanted came right up. From here, I locate the blue ‘Add To Chrome’ button on the right, and choose it.
Once I choose to add the Extension, a Pop-out appears and asks if I want to add the Extension. Since I do, I choose ‘Add’.
My Extension is now added. I can see the small icon located at the top right corner of my page. Success!
And for those of you who also need to hear it, like me, here’s a video I made.
Search Using Custom Range
There are so many features to Google Search it will boggle your mind. Well, it boggles mine. I find it fascinating that I can search for a news article from 1865 or 1968. I no longer have to go to the library and use the old-school microfiche. Okay, who am I kidding. I never did that. But, if you did you will love this option in Search. Here is a quick video I made showing you how I found a news article from April 1968 regarding Dr. Martin Luther King’s death.
Nowa Techie 