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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...

Inserting a Table of Contents in Google Docs

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Flippity.net

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Flippity.net  has several wonderful tools that can be used by teachers and students along with their G-Suite account.  If you can enter information into a Google sheet, you can utilize all of the resources at  Flippity.net .  Each tool includes  FREE  instructions along with a  FREE  demo and template doc.  Look for the following options found under each tool: The template docs force the user to create a  COPY : Flippity Random Name Picker The random name picker can be so valuable in quickly selecting students for classroom jobs, checking for understanding, and answering questions.  In addition, the tool can quickly create groups based on number of students per group or groups per class.   Click the template link found under  Flippity Random Name Picker  to begin.  Replace the fake names with the preferred names. Continue to follow the  instructions . Flippity Quiz Show The quiz show acts very similar to a J...

Staying Organized with Google Keep

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The Extensis Fonts Add-On For Google Docs

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Using the Sparkline Formula to Show Student Growth

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Calling all KISD Presenters

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