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Safe Video Viewing
If you've ever had something inappropriate appear on the side of your YouTube screen or have been distracted by the many YouTube suggested videos, this post is for you. Watchkin is a site that allows users to paste a YouTube link into a simple text box and create a new link that points to an ad-friendly video format. Simply COPY the URL from YouTube : Next, navigate to Watchkin and PASTE into the Watchkin URL field and click the magnifying glass: TIP : Use the FULLSCREEN VIEW button in the lower, right corner of the video window: SafeShare.tv also assists in producing a clean screen for video watchers. Complete a similar process for SafeShare.tv . COPY the URL from YouTube : Now, go to SafeShare.tv and PASTE the URL into the text box : Click the button. Change the TITLE if you would like, a...
Hour of Code is Coming!
The Hour of Code is coming the week of December 5th! To learn more, watch the video below and read on. Some very easy ways to start: Go to code.org (on any device) and click on TRY IT below the Hour of Code (or go straight to the Hour Of Code activitie s) On an iPad, try one of the following games: Bee-Bots Daisy the Dinosaur Kodable ALEX Scratch Jr. Hopscotch Tynker Keller ISD Teachers: ** Those who tweet using #hourofcode and #kisdpd will be entered into a drawing for prizes!
Explore Google Explore
Have you explored the new EXPLORE feature in Google? Take 19 seconds to watch this video as I demonstrate two easy ways to access it - both in Sheets and Slides . Enjoy!
Genius Bar Open October 11!
Mark your calendar, the geniuses are ready to help you. Come see us on Tuesday, October 11 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for help with Canvas and Google Drive basics. No need to sign up, just show up and we will check you in for some EQ hours. You will also be entered into a great drawing for an amazing prize! There will also be walk up tech help available on Tuesday, October 11 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.