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Create accessible PDFs with the Adobe Scan App

Create accessible PDFs with the Adobe Scan App

Many teachers use the copy machines to create PDFs from printed material.  These copies are not very clear or accessible (i.e. text to speech readers are unable to read these pdf’s) Did you know that you have the ability to… Continue reading Create accessible PDFs with the Adobe Scan App

Amy Jankins January 4, 2021December 23, 2020 Elementary School, High School, Middle School Read more

Tech á la Carte 2021

Tech á la Carte 2021

The following workshops will be opened for registration when we return from the break. More details will be shared on Monday, January 4th. In the meantime, please take a look through the offerings and enjoy your vacation! Manage & Organize Your Seesaw Life with Jackie Hoglund… Continue reading Tech á la Carte 2021

Amy Jankins December 23, 2020 Elementary School, High School, Middle School Read more

Create and Work with Multiple Page Orientations in Google Docs

Create and Work with Multiple Page Orientations in Google Docs

Google has made it easier to create and work with documents that require multiple page orientations in Google Docs. Starting as soon as December 10, 2020, you will be able to change the page orientation on a per-section basis in… Continue reading Create and Work with Multiple Page Orientations in Google Docs

Amy Jankins December 17, 2020 Elementary School, Google Updates Read more

Customize text style and appearance in Google Sites

Customize text style and appearance in Google Sites

Coming this month: you will be able to adjust text size, color, font, spacing, and more while typing in a text box in Google Sites. This will provide customization of individual words, paragraphs, pages, and sections within your sites. In… Continue reading Customize text style and appearance in Google Sites

Amy Jankins December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Elementary School, Google Updates Read more

Computer Science Education Week- December 7-13, 2020!

Computer Science Education Week- December 7-13, 2020!

December 7-13, 2020 is Computer Science Education Week!! During this week students across the globe will be participating in The Hour of Code organized by Code.org., a non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science by making it available in… Continue reading Computer Science Education Week- December 7-13, 2020!

Amy Jankins December 3, 2020 Elementary School Read more

Grant access to Drive files directly from Gmail

Grant access to Drive files directly from Gmail

Ever forget to set the correct sharing permissions for Drive files? Google Workspace has made it easier to manage the access requests you may receive by allowing you to respond to requests within Gmail. Now you can review the request,… Continue reading Grant access to Drive files directly from Gmail

Amy Jankins November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Elementary School, Google Updates Read more

3 Ways to Share YouTube Links With Less Distraction

3 Ways to Share YouTube Links With Less Distraction

Looking for ways to share YouTube videos with less distractions for students? Please watch this 7 minute video for 3 ways to accomplish this or watch short demos of each option: share>copy embed link type_popup after “watch” replace /watch?v= with… Continue reading 3 Ways to Share YouTube Links With Less Distraction

Amy Jankins November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 Elementary School, News Read more

Book Creator

Book Creator

You can use Book Creator to share student writing & record student voice, then share class books with students and parents. Step by step directions with video clips are included in the slides below. 

Amy Jankins November 5, 2020July 18, 2022 Elementary School Read more

Kialo

Kialo

Looking for an online public discussion platform designed to facilitate debates about any topic?  Try Kialo!  Kialo allows educators to create and curate focused spaces for students to work through any topic together.  It gives students and teachers the space… Continue reading Kialo

Ranjani Sriram February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 High School Read more

Nearpod

Nearpod

Ever heard of the expression, ‘what’s old is new’?   That’s how we feel about this week’s online tool! So here’s the NEW and UPDATED Nearpod! Nearpod allows you to create interactive lessons in minutes.  You can save time by… Continue reading Nearpod

Brian Allieri January 24, 2020 Elementary School, High School, Middle School, News Read more
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