Inserting Checkboxes in Google Sheets

Google Sheets has Checkboxes!

To use checkboxes:

Highlight the cells you would like to add checkboxes


Go to insert and click on “checkbox”

I have been using these for classroom checklists! This is a great way to show students what work they still need to complete. The uses are limitless! 

Click HERE or below for a short video to see ways you can use this!

Sir Mix A Lot Chrome Extension

This is a great extension for those of you that share a lot of your documents. Have you ever accidentally given someone editing privileges? Well, this extension will help you avoid this ever happening again. Simply set your share settings and then click on the extension to choose if you want to share a preview, pdf, or force viewers to make a copy of the document. This is an easy button the specifies how you would like to share your document.

Classroom Screen

Classroom Screen

How it works. Open the website and customize your screen. You can choose a background type your instructions in the textbox, choose a work symbol, set a timer, show the clock, use the traffic light, pick a random name, display the noise level in your classroom, you can even add QR codes! This is a great resource to display instructions for your day.

Control Shift T

Tech Tip: Control Shift T

Have you ever closed a web page accidentally, and then could not find it again? Here is a quick tip. If you press Control, Shift T all at the same time it will reopen the last webpage closed. Even better if you have those students that quickly close tabs when you walk up behind them, just press Control, Shift T and the pages will reopen. This will open several tabs closed, in the order, they were closed. (with a Mac Command, Shift, T)

Presentation Templates

Awesome Slide Templates

Do you ever get tired of the same plain templates that are available in Google Slides or PowerPoint?  Do you feel like your slide shows all look the same or like everyone else?  Below are a few great websites that can take your presentations from Blah to Amazing in a few simple clicks!

Slide Carnival

SlidesGo

SlidesGala

Slides Mania

How to Download Pictures Without Backgrounds

How to Download Pictures Without Backgrounds

https://www.remove.bg/

Have you ever wanted to use an image but did not want the background?  I have the site for you!  remove.bg  is a website that will remove the background from images with a couple of quick clicks.

First, download the image you want to use.  Then go to remove.bg.

Upload the image.  The website then removes the background.

Tech Tip: Teacher Ipads

Many teachers have iPads with Apple pencils. Ipads should have come loaded with Notability and Explain Everything. If these Apps are not on your Ipad please let me know. Make sure to state in the work order that Oakwood has already purchased the Apps and they just need to be loaded.




Please make sure to sign in with your Apple ID. Please read THIS note from Shannon regarding Apple ID’s. Everyone will need to sign into their App Store with their Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID and need to create one.




Notability and Explain Everything can be used with your Google Drive. These both can be an asset to your classroom when used with Airserver. (this allows you to project your iPad on the Smartboard)




I am available before school, after school, or during 4th period for anyone that wants to learn more.




Below are a couple of screenshots on Notability to get you started. Below are screenshots on how to open a new note or to import a document from your Google Drive.

We Have Flocabulary at Oakwood

We now have a subscription for Flocabulary at Oakwood.  To use sign go to https://www.flocabulary.com sign in using Google.  You can create classes and create assignments.  Each lesson is more than just a video.  Included with each video is a video, vocabulary cards, vocabulary game, a read and respond, a quiz, and a lyric lab.  You can assign the entire lesson or parts.

Flocabulary also integrates with Nearpod.  You can add Flocabulary video to any Nearpod.

Please take to the time to sign in to Flocabulary and see what it has to offer.

I Love Bitmoji's!

I love Bitmoji's! You can copy them in presentations, emails, text messages and more. Bitmoji's is a Google Extension and an App. To create, you must create an account. Once you have signed in you can begin creating your Bitmoji. This is so fun! You can even pick out accessories! I prefer to create my Bitmoji using the phone, but you can also do it through the extension when you sign in for the first time. As long as you use the same sign-on in Bitmoji your avatar will transfer between devices.

I add Bitmoji's to my email signatures, text messages, presentations, I have even made stickers and decals out of them. You can use these to create profile pics for webpages and even in Schoology!

Have fun! I'm here if you have any questions!

Toggle Between Displays

   Toggle Between Displays

To quickly toggle between the extended display and duplicate screens, use the windows and P key!

Google Photos

You have Google Photos and might not even realize it. Just go to your email click on the “waffle” and the select more and you will find photos. Google photos is a great way to keep up and share photos! This is the way I prefer to get team photos from teams at Oakwood. I will create and share team folders. Please put any pictures of your teams in the Team albums. If you need help with this please let me know. I will be staying after school this week for anyone wanting to learn more. Google Photos is also the best way to get pictures and videos off of ipads and phones. 

Google Photos can:

• Edit photos
• Share albums with others
• Create collages
• Videos
• Able to search for photos by faces or content
• Easily save photos and videos across all devices
• AND MORE!!!

Google Sheets: Split Text to Columns

Have you ever copied a list of names and wanted to paste them into sheets, but need the first and last names to be in different cells? This happens a lot to me at the beginning of every year. Sheets has a feature that will allow you to split the text within a column.  To do this:

•  paste the names into a column
• highlight the column,
• select data
• split text to columns. 

 This will split the names or other data into different columns.  This works really well if you are copying a list from TAC!

Box Tops Have Gone Digital!

No more cutting box tops!  There is now an App!  Click HERE to get the App.

As we are getting ready to come back to school, earning money for our school just got easier!

Just download the App, register and select your school.  After making your shopping trip, just scan your receipt and your boxtops are credited to your school!

Sir Mix A Lot

Sir Mix A Lot Chrome Extension

This is a great extension for those of you that share a lot of your documents. Have you ever accidentally given someone editing privileges? Well, this extension will help you avoid this ever happening again. Simply set your share settings and then click on the extension to choose if you want to share a preview, pdf, or force viewers to make a copy of the document. This is an easy button the specifies how you would like to share your document.

Planning Calendar for Next year

Here is a copy of a planning calendar I have made for this school year.  The calendar has Oakwood dates added.  Each date on the first slide links to the dates listed.  This way you do not have to scroll thru the slides to find your date.  Feel free to make a copy and use.  I use one copy for my lesson plans and use another copy to share the planner with my students. 

When using as a lesson planner, I link in presentations and handouts so it is an interactive planning tool.

Click HERE for your copy!

Flippity

Flippity

Flippity is a program that will turn a Google Spreadsheet into flashcards, games, random name picker, crossword puzzles, or a variety of other really cool games and activities.  Simply use the templates to easily create games and activities.