Tech Tidbits
April 2017
Seventh Issue
In this issue of Tech Tidbits, we explore:
- Creating and managing signatures in Zimbra
- Adding YouTube videos to Canvas
- Managing Chrome extensions
- Voice typing in Google docs
If you need help working through any of these tidbits, use the appointment request form near the end of this flyer.
Find the "Egg" and Win a Prize!
Don't forget! Find this image hidden in one of the videos or resources linked in this flyer. The first two CHS staff members to email Janna with the location of the "egg" win a prize.
Last month's winners were Kaylene Arizzi (World Languages) and Phil Loos (Music). Who will beat them this month?
Tidbit 1: Creating and managing signatures in Zimbra
Would it be helpful to have different email signatures to use for different audiences? Are you interested in adding links and/or images to your email signature? Have you ever considered adding a digital business card? Follow the video below to create and manage multiple email signatures in Zimbra.
ZimbraSignature
Tidbit 2: Adding YouTube Videos to Canvas
Do you want students to view YouTube videos during class? Are you interested in adding video files to Canvas modules, pages, quizzes, discussions, or assignments? Follow the slides below to download YouTube videos and add them to Canvas courses.
Bonus Tidbit: Inserting and trimming video in Google slides
Tidbit 3: Managing Chrome extensions
Has your Chrome browser gone wonky? You may just have a Chrome extension that is misbehaving (you might not even realize you installed a Chrome extension). Check out the guide below to find, disable, or remove Chrome extensions.
Tidbit 4: Voice typing in Google docs
Would your students benefit from having the option to voice type their documents? Could you save time and multitask better if you could talk to text some of your emails and other documents? Follow the video below to use the voice typing tool in Google docs.
VoiceTyping
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.
Tech Tidbits Archive
September 2016 through March 2017
Janna Carney Moran
Technology Integration Specialist
Email: jcarney@duneland.k12.in.us
Phone: 7369
Twitter: @techbrarianDSC