BISD Dig Learning Jan 2021

TECHknowledge January/February 2021 A BISD Digital Learning Publication

Welcome to a brand new year! “The only difference between We hope you are recharged and ‘I’m techie’ and ‘I’m not techie’ excited to learn new things! In is the willingness to click on stuff this edition of TechKnowledge, we focus on efficiency… saving and see what happens.” you time with tips and tricks. We -Alice Keeler also have some curated application lists you can use to spark some creativity and curiosity with your students! We hope you enjoy! Looking for The Digital Learning Team previous newsletters? MEET THE DL TEAM ← Digital Learning Coordinator Digital Learning Specialist Digital Learning Specialist Digital Learning Specialist Jason Essig Kerri Sparkman Lisa McLaughlin Chelsey Madsen DLS Learning Website Request a DLS DLS Training Calendar

Join us for our 2021 BISD TRYathlon! 8 Bite-size professional development with NEW challenges, prizes all leading up to Digital Learning Day! Coming Feb. 16th! Barnancokuentsced March 2021 Y’ALL READY FOR THIS?

The address bar in Google Chrome is known as the “Omnibox”. Check out all the many things you can do in this space to make your Google use more efficient! site settings & permissions Need your microphone or camera enabled? Need to adjust your settings? Click the lock on any website and troubleshoot if needed. reset zoomed page If you zoom in a page, you can quickly reset by clicking this icon at the right. Websites that are bookmarked will show this star bolded. bookmark a website

quick access drive Quickly access recently viewed Google Drive files. As you type, Google will suggest items in your Google Drive that were recently worked on this device. The list also includes Items in gmail, calendar, bookmarked websites, and frequently visited sites. My search In my Google Drive Recently Viewed website Bookmarked website too many tabs open? If you multitask with many tabs open, the suggestions will alert you with an easy “switch to this tab”

Just type a command in omnibox for instant tools ● “5 min timer” ● “Calculator” ● “weather 78006” ● “Flip a coin” ● “Define ___ ” ● “Translate ___” ● “Metronome” ● “Random number” ● “Currency exchange” ● “Roll a die” ➢ Under roll a die, click the down arrow for MORE like meditate, spinner, animal sounds, games...

science/ social studies augmented reality FUN Using Google Chrome omnibox on your device, search for an animal. If AR is available, click the to bring that animal into your space! Click here for a detailed list of AR availability Underwater & wetland animals Human anatomical systems Cellular structures Chemistry terms birds, house pets Biology terms Physics terms Land animals Cultural heritage sites Cultural objects send a website to your other devices Websites can be sent to a device that is syncing with your account. (Just like Airdrop). Found a website that you want to text to someone? Send it to your phone. Want to work from your desktop instead? Send it to your desktop. Don’t email the site to yourself, send it from the omnibox. You can also right-click in the omnibox.

Lesson Ideas

Presidents’ Day is February 15th Looking for resources? Check out this Discovery Ed Channel! (click here) Deadline: February 26th Learn more & Teacher resources: doodles.google.com/d4g

QU TIPS As of December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash Player is end of life. Websites running this obsolete plugin will not work. Please check your posted website resources to ensure they function for students. Do you use the Staff Bookmarks Folder? (It’s the first folder on your bookmarks bar). Have quick access to the portal and newly added: Digital Learning hub! We have new updates to our website- check it out. PS: Students have a Student Bookmark Folder. Remind them they have quick access to portal and Seesaw, too! Do you work in “Extended mode” often? Ever want to move one window to the other screen? SHIFT + WINDOWS + ARROW. Instantly swaps content for you! Try it now! Chromebook Simulator for Quick Tips on Using a Chromebook. Review with students if needed. Using the Touchpad Top Keyboard Shortcuts

Wanna get Google Certified? We’ll pay for your exam and give you prep materials! Sign Up here to get the training materials and testing voucher. Complete the training modules and tasks to prepare for the exam. Use your FREE voucher, provided by Digital Learning, and conquer the exam! After you pass, add your Google Cert. badge to your email. Limited seats. Deadline to apply: February 1st Deadline to take exam: March 14th

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