Tech Tidbits
December 2016
Find the "Egg" and Win a Prize!
New to Tech Tidbits! Find this image hidden in one of the videos or resources linked in this flyer. The first CHS staff member to email Janna with the location of the "egg" wins a prize.
Fourth Issue
In this issue of Tech Tidbits, we will explore:
- Merging in Google Apps
- Creating Choose Your Own Adventure Google Slides
- Scheduling Appointments & Repeat Appointments on Zimbra Calendars
Tidbit 1: Merging in Google Apps
Do you need to merge Google Docs or Sheets? Do you want to easily create custom certificates and email them to individuals with one click? Follow Janna's video below to merge in Google Docs.
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Tidbit 2: Creating Choose Your Own Adventure Google Slides
Are you interested in a digital CYOA format as a review "game" and/or for student application of content? Do you need an interactive, engaging tool for a dry subject? Follow Janna's video below to create CYOA templates in Google Slides. Feel free to use this sample presentation and concept map. A shout-out goes to Kelly Bonich for trying this with her ENG 9 students. Check out her example template.
https://youtu.be/phwKRZ3SxoY
Collaborating on concept maps and slides.
Linking completed slides.
"Playing" other groups' CYOA slides and providing feedback.
Tidbit 3: Scheduling Appointments & Repeat Appointments on Zimbra Calendars
Are you having trouble getting Zimbra appointments to show up on the correct calendar? Do you need to schedule multiple, customized appointments at once? Follow Janna's How to Guide to schedule appointments and repeat appointments on Zimbra calendars.
Do you need a tech trick or troubleshoot for an issue you are having? Do you have a tech tidbit to share?
We would love to hear from you! If you're having an issue that may be plaguing others or if you've come across something that might be helpful to the rest of the staff, please send it to Janna, and she'll get it in the next issue.
Will you provide students an Hour of Code next week?
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week, December 5-11.
Janna Carney Moran
Technology Integration Specialist
Email: jcarney@duneland.k12.in.us
Phone: 7369
Twitter: @techbrarianDSC