How to use technology better
Social media is a blessing and a curse–sometimes, simultaneously! The price we pay for staying in touch is a loss of privacy, and that is true in multiple ways, depending how philosophical a person is inclined to be. You have…
If you are using Google Apps–gmail, Docs, Sheets or any of the tools associated with a Gmail account–you should be using Google Chrome as your internet browser. These directions ensure that Chrome is the default browser, meaning links you…
http://success.infohio.org/ Success in Six is a self-paced online learning program that shows you the latest ways to use digital resources to support 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, differentiation, and a host of other student needs. It is offered at no…
MicroLesson: Saving Courses from Schoology on Vimeo. Here’s the great news: all the content you created in Schoology this year can be easily saved, ready to reuse, adapt, or share. Before the year ends, spend a few minutes doing end…
Windows Key + a lower case L = a locked computer. This command is essential. It locks your screen so that your computer cannot be used until you put in a password (if it’s password protected) or until you “wake”…
Become a Google Master! An amazingly inclusive Google Help resource has been created by Ben Cogswell, an academic coach at Alisal Union School District in California. Cogswell’s directions are clear and concise, and covers many functions and abilities that the general user is…
Disclaimer: This article is for people who already use Twitter and are looking for ways to use it better. Twitter can be an easy way to connect socially with friends and celebrities, but with a bit of planning, it’s a…
Google Drive and the apps associated with it can get overwhelming to organize if you’re using your drive frequently. Ideally, tags would be a handy way to keep files quickly accessible.Tags are words that you add to a file as…
Research tools have come a long way thanks to advances in technology. Whether you are writing a research paper or simply compiling notes on a topic you’re interested in, using note taking and citation tools can make the process easier–maybe even…
Are you an accidental pirate? Do you pillage photos, graphics, and designs from online searches, using them for “educational use” without getting permission from the owners? If so, you’re not alone! Thanks to easy access, most of us have done…