MWISD Tech Tip Tuesday
November 5, 2019
Tips and Tricks to Make Things Easier...- #67
Recover Lost Tabs on a Chromebook
Recover Lost Tabs on Windows Device
Caps Lock on a Chromebook
Did you know you can also enable the search key to be a permanent Caps Lock? This would be great to use if you use Caps Lock frequently. Check out the steps below:
- Click on the clock/time on the bottom right corner of your screen. It will pull up a small window with different tools for you to use.
- Click the Gear/Settings icon in the top right corner.
- Scroll down to Device and click Keyboard.
- Where it says Search, click on the drop-down menu and choose Caps Lock.
You're now good to go!
Bookmark Shared Drives and Folders
- Open a folder or share drive
- Click the URL once to highlight it
- Then, click on the highlighted URL and drag the URL to your bookmarks bar.
- Can't find your booksmark bar? ctrl + shift + b
Gzaas!
Project a fun message for your kids when they arrive! See image below.
Fillable Line in Google Docs (best hack ever) See video below.
Teach and Practice Consistent Procedures
1:1 Campus: Take three minutes at the beginning of your class to remind students that Chromebooks should be in Chromebook cases and charged at the beginning of the day. If this is not happening, please take the time to follow the procedures your administration has set in place.
2:1 Campus: At the beginning of your Chromebook use, briefly remind students how to hold a Chromebook, walk with a Chromebook, etc.
Fall Tech Challenge Smores
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/mwisd.net/edtech/home
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Phone: (940) 325-6404
Twitter: @janaleemartin