The EdTech Connection
Making the connection between ed and tech: 1 Feb 2019
Lock the browser in Google Forms!
Locked Mode Quizzes in Google Forms
Locked mode in Quizzes in Google Forms is a new way to keep students focused and distraction-free during tests and quizzes. Available only on managed Chromebooks (our FCS Chromebooks), locked mode prevents students from navigating away from the Quiz in their Chrome browser until they submit their answers. Teachers can enable locked mode with a simple checkbox in Google Forms, giving them full control over assessments. For more information, check out the official blog post.
Here are a step-by-step guide, brief animated tutorial, and new Help Center instructions to make learning how to use locked mode even easier.
Feedback
For locked mode Quizzes, we ask that you submit feedback through the “Send feedback” button in Forms. In the case where respondents are able to escape locked mode and open browsers during quizzes, please send us feedback using this form. We’d like to help resolve any issues as quickly as possible, so we appreciate the feedback.
In addition, throughout the betas, you may be asked to fill out surveys on your overall experience with locked mode quizzes.
EdCamp Forsyth is almost here!
This year's event will be held at South Forsyth Middle School on February 9, 2019, beginning at 8:30am. Yes, that's a Saturday, but I can almost 100% guarantee that it will be a morning well spent with some of the best learning you've ever experienced!
Check the website HERE, which allows you to learn more about it, register or volunteer, and get all of your questions answered!
Do you speak Math? Check out equatIO!
Here are the basics for installing it:
- Log into your Chrome browser. This is different than signing into Google. HERE are instructions, if you need them.
- Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for equatIO.
- Click "Add to Chrome." (Be sure to grant it access, if it asks.)
- Go to TextHelp's website to fill out the form telling them that you are a teacher. Be sure to use your FCS Gmail address. When it asks for the School/District admin name and email, you can use me.
- Repeat step 1 on your ClearTouch panel.
For more information about equatIO or Read & Write, including troubleshooting and support, check out their online (FREE!) training portal!
Drag and drop to reorganize in Google Classroom
Go check it out in your course!
Angela Burgess
Forsyth County Schools, GA
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Email: aburgess@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/forsythk12.org/mmeburgess/home
Location: 1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA, United States
Phone: 770.887.246 203371
Twitter: @MmeBurgess