I always like doing a post every so often on the little things! Some of them are reminders of things we knew but no longer use, thins we sometimes forget and others that are brand new! This week, a few small tips and tricks that make tech a little easier! Sometimes, it’s these small tasks that make us more productive, and even happier!
Google.New!
Shout out to Brian Duffey who sent this to me! It was also featured on Alice Keeler’s blog…it’s PRETTY cool! It will save you some time. This works for all Google Applications, simply type the name of the application with a .new after and BOOM – a new item opens. See the example video below:
Customize the Text
Do you print articles or worksheets? The extension Print Friendly certainly isn’t new to the scene, but how often we forget these little tools and their power! Check out my video below of how one can customize an item online to suit student needs!
ONE Google Form
This one is HUGE and comes from Jen Judkins. How many times have you duplicated your Google Form so you could give it to a different class? Well, no more! Actually, this was always an option…I just didn’t think of it! Jen is so smart! Check out her video below, and her blog post here. You can give your SINGLE Google Form to multiple groups, year after year, and still see all of the data! BRILLIANT!
Text the Parents!
Ok, ok…don’t really text them (unless you are friends of course), but this week my life was made so much easier because of my sons’ teachers use of parent communication applications. I cannot tell you how much easier this makes my life, and as a result, how much more involved I am with my sons’ educations. I know it’s one more layer to add to our ever-increasing job as teachers, but if the result is parent involvement and student achievement, then isn’t it worth it? I love this Sheet created by Jessica Meacham. She has included so much detail and does a nice overview of all of the different parent communication apps. I add this to my own Drive and check it every so often (Click “File – Add to My Drive”). Whether it’s Dojo, Remind, SeeSaw or one of the many others – this type of communication tool goes a long way! If you would like assistance using any of these awesome tools, reach out! I know as a parent myself, I really appreciate the time and effort my sons’ teachers put into using these tools!
Always share the little things! It’s these little things that can help us all so very much!
Hope you enjoyed those little Fish Bits!
oFISHally Yours,
Erin Fisher 🐟 🐟 🐟