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iCan iPads

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iCan iPads - Tip #1: Customizing the Control Center iCan iPads - Tip #2: Searching on an iPad

KIC Start Your Learning - Google Sheets

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Keller ISD Educational Technology ventured into something new this year - KIC Start Your Learning, a YouTube LIVE event.  These are 30 minute sessions on a particular topic offered from 4:30-5:00 pm on scheduled dates. *Keller ISD EQ Credit is offered to those who watch live, participate throughout the event and submit a form for credit verification. Watch our latest event on Google Sheets: Be on the lookout for next year's schedule to come out in the fall!

Read&Write Tip: Simplify Tool

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If you are concerned with students getting distracted while on the web and becoming inundated with ads and links to the point where the content is difficult to read, use Read & Write's SIMPLIFY tool.

Google Sheets - Hidden Treasures

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View the videos below to uncover the Google Sheets hidden treasures... Adding Checkboxes Adding Dropdown Lists

Publishing Tips in Canvas

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One of the BIGGEST MISTAKES teachers make with Canvas is forgetting to PUBLISH !! Watch this short video to learn how to avoid this common error: Find more help in the Canvas Help Community.

3 Google Docs Tricks You Will Want to Try

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Google Drive Tips

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Google Image Search Tips

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Watch these helpful tips to help when searching for images from within Google Images (for example a specific color, an image with a transparent background, a royalty free image, etc.) Created by Keller ISD Genius Team Member, Aaron Snow

Google Calendar Tips 2

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Tip 3: Appointment Slots Adding Appointment Slots to your Calendar Sending the Appointment Link to Others Signing up for an Appointment Time Slot Users MUST have a Google account.

Google Calendar Tips 1

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TIP 1: Adding a Resource Calendar TIP 2: Printing the Calendar

Google Shortener

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When working with students and colleagues and Google docs, you have probably realized how loooooonnnngggg the links can be.  Well, shorten them!  Try one of the suggested ideas below. Go to goo.gl Sign into your Google account Paste your Google link into the  YOUR ORIGINAL URL HERE  field: Click the SHORTEN URL button: Click the COPY button: Paste the shortened link to your preferred location (email, webpage, Canvas page, etc.) or write it on the board for students. Installing the goo.gl URL Shortener Chrome Extension Log into Chrome Directions here . Access the Chrome Web Store Enter google shortener into the SEARCH field: Click the ADD TO CHROME button: Click ADD EXTENSION : Using the goo.gl URL Shortener Chrome Extension While on the document, slide, sheet, etc. (or webpage) you would like to shorten, click the newly-added goo.gl shortener extension found in the top, right of the Chrome window: Click COPY from the drop-down menu found under the goo.gl shorten...

Fixing the Pop-Up Blocker Setting for KCloud

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If you've not switched over from KCLOUD 1.0 to KCLOUD 2.0, now is the time!  The URL for the NEW and IMPROVED KCLOUD 2.0 is  https://kisdsso.kellerisd.net , so bookmark or favorite it soon! If you notice the links display a button like this:   , complete the following steps: For the Chrome Browser Click the CHROME MENU    button in the top, right corner of Chrome Select SETTINGS : Click SHOW ADVANCED SETTINGS : Click the CONTENT SETTINGS button: Click MANAGE EXCEPTIONS under POP-UPS : Enter kisdsso.kellerisd.net and specify ALLOW in the following window: Click DONE twice. For Internet Explorer Click the GEAR icon found in the top, right corner: Select INTERNET OPTIONS Select the PRIVACY tab Select SETTINGS under the POP-UP BLOCKER section Enter kisdsso.kellerisd.net  into the ADDRESS OF WEBSITE TO ALLOW  field and click ADD Click CLOSE and OK