Tech Tips Tuesday
May 24, 2016
The last one of 2015-2016
Before you leave!!!
Video Channel
Did you know we have a video channel available with 365? You can create your own class or sport video channel using your email log in. Just go to the apps launcher and click video.
Bookmarks and Favorites
Don't forget to back up your bookmarks and favorites!!!
In Chrome:
Export bookmarks from Chrome
- Open Chrome.
- In the top right, click the Menu
- Select Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager.
- In the manager, click the "Organize" menu.
- Select Export bookmarks.
Chrome will export your bookmarks as an HTML file to save (in your OneDrive or other cloud or USB), which you can then import into another browser.
Final OneDrive clean up
Teachers NOT Returning
- Teachers who are leaving, check to see if you are storing PLC or other shared files in your One Drive. Others will not be able to access documents you have shared if you are not returning to RCS.
- If PLC teams are using OneNote, you may want to Export a OneNote package so you will have a backup
Groups
- If you use GROUPS for PLC teams, assign multiple owners to the group. If there is only one group owner and that person leaves, there is no way to manage group members.
- If you need help with any of this, please let me know as soon as possible. Please don't wait until Friday in a panic.
Technology Minute
This week’s Technology Minute focuses on how to save to your OneDrive from the installed version of Microsoft Office. It only takes a few clicks!
Resources to get a jump start on 2016-2017
Last Minute
- Clean computers, email, files, etc before leaving on the 26th. Move items from H: drive and desktop to your OneDrive or other device/cloud storage.
- Empty the desktop recycle bin!!!
- Update webpage for a happy summer.
- Put in any last minute work orders you find as you are cleaning and getting ready to leave. Placing a sticky note on the computer with issues helps identify it quickly.
- Turn in projector remote.
Summer Information
Throughout the summer, I will post sites I find useful, tips you might want to check out, and anything else cool I find through Smore and twitter (@TechCoachMrsE). Of course you can always find resources on my web page.
Webpages
Summer is a great time to get creative with your webpages. Currently, the county supports Weebly, Smore, Tackk, and Edmodo to use as web pages for your classes. You can also use docs.com and class notebooks to create a place to share files and documents with your students. We will not offer Contribute training next fall.
As you are working on pages this summer, email me with questions. I won't request new links for your websites until fall.
Thank YOU!!!
I wanted to take a minute to just thank you all for making my first semester as a tech coach amazing! You guys are willing to try so much and not give up when technology fails. You have shared ideas and tips with me. You have tried everything I have asked you to try and came back with the best feedback. I look forward to learning with you next year.
We have a school full of outstanding teachers, and I'm glad I get to call SMS home again next year as your tech coach and that my own children get to have YOU as teachers.
Have a WONDERFUL summer break!!!