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.

Tutorial - Youtube Video By Jessica

Written Instructions

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.

Google Apps Support Page - 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

Drive: https://drive.google.com/a/atlanticiaschools.org/templates?view=domain

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.

New Ways to Log in Google Apps -- Log into Google Chrome

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

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By: Jessica Fincel

@jfincel32

Sumdog Challenge -- Wash, Schuler & AMS

SUMDOG CHALLENGE!!

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ACSD Tech Team is piggybacking the idea from Green Hills Sumdog Challenge that begins January 23rd.  ACSD Sumdog Challenge starts tomorrow, January 13th.  

Need some fun ways to boost your students' math skills?  Check out the Google Doc below (per building)!!  

Are you up for the Sumdog Challenge?

What is Sumdog?

Sumdog is free educational games to motivate your students to practice math!!

Washington Sumdog Document

Schuler Sumdog Document

AMS Sumdog Document

Do you know???

Do you know your fellow co-worker Jessica Larsen uses this website?  

Do you know it is for ages K-8?

Do you know ALL the student accts are ready to go?

Do you know kids don't even realize they are doing math problems? 

Did you know that Tech Dept will be more than happy to help you, meet with you at team meetings or individually?

Do you know all you need to do to sign up for Sumdog is complete this FORM and read the document above?

Symbaloo Pages

ACSD Symbaloo Pages

So.......

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By: Jessica Fincel

@jfincel32