DSC Elementary Tech Tips
December 2016
Force a copy of a Google file!
Want to share a file, but don't want students or users to have to copy a "view only" file? You can create a link that will force the user to make a copy of the file!
Watch the video below!
Google force copy
Using Today's Meet for a backchannel chat in your classroom?
Want to continue the discussion or enhance with an a follow-up document? Share a link within your Today's Meet!
A few extra tips:
- adjust the amount of time the chat area is accessible (open time can be as little as one hour!)
- want to see student responses beyond the expiration? Print a copy of the transcript by going to settings!
You can also create "discussions" in Canvas and Google Classroom!
Copying Google Slides from slideshow to another!
Want to create a slideshow that contains slides from various presentations?
Watch the video below!
Google Slide copy slides
3rd and 4th grade teachers-- KWT assessments
Want to give your students assessments in KWT?
- Click on the settings cog for your course.
- Choose the assessments tab
- Click "enabled"
- Choose the assessment option that best meets the needs of your class!
Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship skills help teach our students how to be safe and responsible while online. Common Sense Education has created a list of 8 topics to teach students these critical skills. For each topic, there are lessons, videos and downloads available to use with your students.
Check out this lesson for Staying Safe Online!
Nicole Bell
Technology Integration Specialist
Email: nicole.bell@duneland.k12.in.us
Phone: 1103
Twitter: @technicoledsc