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Why Do I Need Toby? Have you ever realized that you have over 20 tabs open in your web browser?  If you can relate to this, then Toby  is for you!  Toby allows you to organize your tabs into COLLECTIONS .  These collections can easily be accessed over and over again.  This productivity tool can save you TONS of time searching, opening, and closing tabs. Getting Started Start by watching the introduction video found at gettoby.com .  There, you will find a link to the browser extension. Create a TOBY account and add the extension to your browser. Getting Organized with Collections Once logged in, click the PLUS SIGN in the lower, right corner to create a COLLECTION: Enter a collection name in the top, left corner:   The collection will remain empty until you drag one or more of the open tabs into it: Adding Notes Collections can also hold NOTES that may serve the user by providing a starting point for their work. To add a note to a collection, click ...

We are now living in a quick-paced, digital world and must communicate as much as we can in a small amount of words or visuals.  If you are reading this Digital Learning blog, you are probably already using emojis, bitmojis, etc. It is now easier than ever to utilize these expressive tools in your other communication and productivity apps in addition to your texting/messaging app on your mobile device.  Listed below are a few we think you will like... Begin by placing the cursor where you would like your emoji to go (for example, a textbox on a slide, an email, or a document): Windows 10 When using the Windows 10 OS, press the WINDOWS and PERIOD keys simultaneously to view an emoji window: The emoji will be inserted at the cursor location (if the application supports emojis). Macintosh When using the Mac OS, press the  COMMAND, CONTROL,  and  SPACEBAR  keys simultaneously to view an emoji window:  The emoji will be inserted at the cursor location (i...

Google Sheets has recently added the checkbox option. Simply click INSERT > CHECKBOX in the SHEETS app: An application of this tool for educators is a simple checklist as shown below: Google SHEETS gives the value of FALSE to the unchecked cells and the value of TRUE to the checked cells. In order to sort the data with the checkboxes grouped all together, select the range: Then, select DATA > SORT RANGE .  Select whether or not the data has a header row, select the preferred column in the SORT BY section, and select either A-Z to place the checked checkboxes at the bottom of the column or Z-A to place the checked checkboxes at the top of the column. Learn more about the new checkboxes feature here .

Keller ISD teachers will be attending Keller University this summer! In order to create a fantastic schedule full of learning and fun, note the tips when using sched.com found in this post.  Happy scheduling! NOTE : The following directions apply to the desktop version of sched.com. Filtering by TYPE and SUBTYPE Utilize the right side of the sched.com screen to filter by type.  To filter, hover the mouse on the desired TYPE and either click the TYPE or pull out to the left and select a SUBTYPE. NOTE : The subtype is not available on the mobile version of sched.com. Search for a Specific Session To search for a specific session, enter the search criteria in the SEARCH field found in the top, right corner of the sched.com screen and click SEARCH :  Adding a Session to Your Schedule To add a session to your schedule, do one of the following: Click the radio button to add a checkmark to the left of the desired class: Hover on the desired session, and select ADD TO MY SCHE...

Specific items can be assigned to others within your organization using G Suite's comments.  Watch the video below for a quick preview on how to utilize the comments from within a Google file. Learn more in Doc editors Help

Google Drive DESKTOP App Shut Down The Google Drive desktop application for both Mac and PC is being shut down on May 12 th , 2018.  Google Drive File Stream Google Drive File Stream, a desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive Files on your computer, will be replacing the Google Drive desktop application for Mac and PC. Help with Google Drive File Stream For directions on how to Backup/Sync your Google Drive files and how to delete the Google Drive desktop application, go to Google Drive Help . For instructions on how to install Google File Stream, visit our KISD Digital Learning Blog . Other Google Apps It is important to know that this shutdown will not impact other Google Drive services. If you do not transition to Drive File Stream or Backup and Sync by May 12 th , updates to files will stop syncing between your computer and Drive on that date.

Adobe Spark is a FREE tool that allows users to create a post (graphic), a page (webpage) and a video.  After creating an account, click the PLUS SIGN to create a new item: Post Select a template or start from scratch. The following example was created from scratch. Follow the prompts to enter a topic. While text is selected, utilize the STYLE and WORDS tabs in the right window pane to change font, spacing, color, etc.: While text is selected, utilize the top menu of tools to edit, order, or delete the text: While a graphic or background is selected, utilize the PHOTO FILTERS  and COLOR OPTIONS  in the right window pane to change the image or color: While a graphic or background is selected, utilize the top menu of tools to replace images, scale/rotate images, or delete images: Click the  button to add items to the post: Use the DOWNLOAD button to download a JPG file or the SHARE button to share the graphic via a link: Page Adobe Spark walks users straight thro...