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.