Google Sheets - Hidden Treasures
View the videos below to uncover the Google Sheets hidden treasures... Adding Checkboxes Adding Dropdown Lists
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Getting a Jumpstart in Canvas with the KISD Templates
Watch the short tutorial video below if you would like to JUMPSTART your Canvas course or if you simply want a place to learn or explore. You will learn how to: Create a course shell Find a template in the Commons Import the template into the course shell
Adding Discussions to a Canvas Course
Do you want to try something a little different in Canvas? Watch this short tutorial video that shows how to get started with adding DISCUSSIONS in Canvas : More detailed instructions by the Canvas Team
Publishing Tips in Canvas
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.
The Newsela and Google Classroom Connection
Did you know that many web resources integrate with Google Classroom? One example is Newsela , an instructional content platform that provides reading content to students of all reading levels. To begin, navigate to newsela.com Joining Newsela Click Click Complete the following questions Select a preferred sign up method in the JOIN form: NOTE : If utilizing Google or Microsoft, complete any additional steps Finding an Article Navigate to the LIBRARY : Utilize the query options at the left side of the screen Click the preferred article Sharing a Newsela Article via Google Classroom Click the button Select the preferred class and options: Click ** Keep in mind the limitations of the FREE version of Newsela
Gmail - Reply at the TOP Chrome Extension
One visual change that came with our migration to Gmail was the reply/compose box at the bottom of the window. This is different and can be frustrating! We've got a solution for you! Google Chrome extension, Gmail - Reply at the TOP , when added to your Chrome extensions will allow you to keep your reply at the TOP! Find the extension here . Not sure how to add an extension? Follow these easy steps: 1. Open Google Chrome. 2. Locate the Gmail - Reply at the TOP extension in the Chrome Web Store here . (If prompted, sign in.) Choose Add to Chrome. 3. Choose Add Extension. 4. Your reply/compose box will now appear at the top when using Gmail. (It may take a bit to update. If not working, try restarting Gmail.) The Gmail - Reply at the TOP extension will show in your Extensions bar. Happy Gmail'ing!
Hour of Code is Almost Here! December 3-9
Why Hour of Code? Students of all ages and abilities benefit from learning about computer science. Learn more about Hour of Code taking place December 3-9 with this short video clip below. Where Do I Start? iOS Kodable (49 free levels) CargoBot BlueBot Daisy the Dino Ligthbot Code Hour Scratch Jr Box Island codeSpark Swift Playgrounds Web Code.org Activities The Grinch Hour of Code Game Seesaw Webinars on Computer Science Unplugged (No computer necessary) Red Black Mind Mold Activity Binary Bracelets Activity Need Teacher Resources? Hour of Code Information Sheet Hour of Code Participation Guide Sign up with Hour of Code here to be entered into Code.org drawings for great classroom prizes!! Tweet your Hour of Code! #EDTechKISD and #HourofCode