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Showing posts with label Drive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drive. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Time, Time, Time.....and Need More Time

Below are some TIME SAVING tips and tricks.  These tips and tricks will save you time.  In today’s society, having time to do the things you want or need to do is hard to come by.  


Time Saver 1
Q1: Do you need or want to convert a pdf to an editable document and don't have TIME to type it?
A1: Yes! Google Docs can convert a pdf to an editable document.
Ask DeeAnn if this saved her tons of time.



Time Saver 2
Q2: Do you want to manage TIME in the classroom more efficiently? Do you want to students stay on task?
A2: Yes and Yes! Using Google Classroom and the Google Classroom Extension will do just that!


Check Out Alice Keeler’s Blog Post on Google Classroom Share Extension.



If you are using Google Classroom.... you WANT and NEED to USE this.


Note: The tech office has “Pushed Out” the Google Classroom Share Extension for EVERYONE!  You will need to have your students logging into their chrome vs gmail. See Time Saver 5 for details.


Time Saver 3
Q3: Do you need TIME to write a paper and don't have the typing skills to get it done fast?
A3: Yes! Google Doc has a new feature called Voice Typing. (Speech to Text)




Time Saver 4
Q4: Do you have a document, spreadsheet, and/or presentation due and don't have the TIME to start from scratch?
A4: Yes! Check out Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides and their New Templates they have to offer.
Document: docs.google.com
Spreadsheet: sheets.google.com
Presentation: slides.google.com


Time Saver 5
Q5: Do you wish you can save TIME logging students into their Google Apps Account?
A5: Yes! Having your students log into Chrome instead of Gmail does just that. It keeps them organized and they have the feel their own "personal" browser. It is like logging into a Chromebook.
Instructions below.


****Challenge -- Please post your favorite time saver you plan or have used.****



A small token of my appreciation will be given when you make a post on the link above.

By: Jessica Fincel

Friday, October 31, 2014

About time..... Hey Guess What? Technology is always changing?

BOO!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!





Hey....Guess what?
Technology is constantly changing!!! This is one of the many reasons why I personally love technology.

One of the best new features that has arrived this first quarter is "GOOGLE CLASSROOM". As you all already know, I love Google, but this is definitely one of the best tools for education besides Google Docs that can be utilized easily. Seriously, check it out! It only takes about 10 minutes to set up.



Google Classroom


Google Classroom Updates - October 2014


New Look for Google Drive


Remember I told you technology is constantly changing....Drive has changed 3 times since I have started this job. Change, Change, Change.... Adapt, Adapt, Adapt.... Learn, Learn, Learn


Reminder to AMS, Schuler and Washington Staff - Great Project Tools


  • Glogster (online poster)
  • Zooburst (3D Digital Book)
  • Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr (Resource, Game and Quizzes)

If you are interested in using these in your classroom, complete a tech request, and I will make sure accounts are set up for your class.



Symbaloo

Did you know each building has a symbaloo page? Check out www.atlanticiaschools.org, then Student Links and your  building symbaloo page.






Attn ACSD Staff -- Answer the the following joke, a treat might arrive in your mailbox next week.  



Joke: What kind of music does a mummy like?





HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!


By: Jessica FincelTwitter: @jfincel32






Wednesday, February 12, 2014

What is After the "+" in Gmail? Need an Undo Send? What is Google Drive's Activity Stream?



What is after the "+" Sign in the Compose Email Screen




Formatting Options
Formatting, Fonts, and Colors - Gmail Help






Add Attachments
Add Attachments -- Gmail Help








Inserting Files Using Google Drive
Inserting Files Using Google Drive -- Gmail Help
Sharing Settings -- Gmail Help






Inserting Links



Inserting Emoticons
Inserting Emoticons - Gmail Help






Inserting Invitations
Inserting Invitations - Gmail/Calendar Help







Undo Send


Have you ever had .... "OH NO, Opps, or much worse"..........moment!
Gmail has a Lab named Undo Send.

1.) Log into Gmail
2.) Click on the Gear
3.) Click on Settings















4.) Click on Labs

5.) Find the Lab "Undo Send" and Click the Enable Radio Button


6.) Scroll to the button and Click Save Changes






7. ) Once Click Send button the following message will appear on the top of your Gmail





Misc. Notes

Recommended Gmail and Calendar Labs

Send cancellation period defaults to 10 seconds, but can change the duration in the General Settings.




Google Drive New Activity Stream

What is Google Drive's Activity Stream?

1.) Go to Google Drive
2.) Click the "I", and the new activity stream will appear on the left hand side.










By: Jessica Fincel @jfincel32