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Welcome to EdTech Tips from your AES Teaching and Learning team.  Check back monthly to see simple tips and tricks to help you in the classroom. Have an ideas you want us to share?  Email us your ideas to AESTandL@azed.gov.

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1- Emoji Shortcuts
2- Google Doodles
3- Easy Screenshots
4- Organizing with Tab Groups
5- Search Like a Pro
6- Dictation Shortcut
7- Ad-free YouTube Links
8- Creating QR Codes
9- Linking Text Shortcut
10- Google Templates
11- Zoom Shortcut
12- A to Z Shortcut Keys
13- Password Meter
14- Straight Lines in Jamboard
15- QR Codes in Chrome
16- Quick Tab Recall
17- Google Earth
18- Split Screen Shortcut
19- Adobe Liquid Mode
20- ChatGPT Getting Started Guide

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21- Webcam Scanner

22- ChatGPT Prompting Cheat Sheet

23-Book Creator

24- Chrome Reading Mode

25- Check Lists

26- AI Prompt Library

27- Present with Captions

28- Google Search within Texts

29- Version History

30- Emoji Kitchen

31- NotebookLM

32- Super Copy & Paste

33 - Polypad

34 - Shake Window Minimize

35 - Goblin Tools: Magic ToDo

36 - PDF Export Google Links

37 - Lock a Google File

38 - ColorZilla Extension

39 - YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

40 - Google Docs Word Count Shortcut

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41 - Password Managers

42 - Get Help with the F1 Key

43 - Auto-trim Columns in Excel

44 - Dark Mode in Chrome

45 - Rotate Tabs in Browser

46 - Reopen Closed Tabs in Web Browsers

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Recall a Closed Tab in a Web Browser with Ctrl+Shift+T

Hold Ctrl, then hold Shift, and then press T to reopen a tab you already closed in a web browser.

In the Classroom:

Easily recall closed tabs when a student asks a question or needs further support after you've moved forward in the lesson with this shortcut!

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Rotate Tabs in Browser with Ctrl+Tab

Hold Ctrl and tap the Tab button to rotate between open tabs in your internet browser.

In the classroom:

Quickly switch between lesson activities that involve multiple applications using the Ctrl + Tab shortcut. This simple navigation tip helps students develop strong multitasking and navigation skills—valuable both in the classroom and in the workplace.

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AES Tech Tips - 45 - Rotate Tabs in Browser

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Dark Mode in Chrome

Convert your Chrome Browser to "Dark Mode" to help reduce eye strain by reducing the intense contrast between the text and background.

In the classroom:

"Dark Mode" can help support student with visual and sensory sensitivities in connection with UDL in the classroom. Students can build digital literacy skills by understanding the accessibility features and having control of their viewing experiences when using technology.

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Auto-trim Columns in Excel

Remove the blank spaces in your Excel spreadsheet quickly when pulling data from a column, by adding a period to your formula.

In the classroom:

The ability to use spreadsheets, such as Excel, is a marketable skill for students with employers. Becoming proficient in using spreadsheets, including mastering tips and tricks, can enhance students' digital literacy and workplace skills.

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Open the "Help" screen
with the F1 key

This is standard on most applications and programs including internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs, and more.

In the classroom:

Support students’ digital literacy skills and using educational applications with a quick touch of a button.  This can easily be applied outside the classroom as students engage with digital technology at home.

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Enhance your online safety using your browser.

All modern browsers have a built-in password manager to help keep your logins safe. The days of having to remember different passwords are gone and now every password can be unique and securely saved on your browser.

In the classroom:

Model for students how to use their browser's password manager on their personal devices to maintain good cybersecurity for their digital accounts and help students have a centralized place to find their passwords.

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Press Ctrl + Shift + C to get the word count.

Instantly get the word count for a Google document by pressing and holding down Ctrl and Shift then pressing C.

In the classroom:

Use the word count shortcut to help students quickly monitor their writing length and ensure they meet assignment requirements. This quick shortcut allows real-time adjustments without disrupting their workflow.

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Pause, play, skip, & rewind on any video with the keyboard.

To Pause/Play press K on the keyboard.

To skip forward 10 seconds press L on the keyboard.

To rewind 10 seconds press J on the keyboard.

In the classroom:

Use YouTube keyboard shortcuts to smoothly control video playback, facilitate discussions, navigate efficiently, and enhance engagement. These shortcuts help create a dynamic, interactive learning environment, making multimedia content more accessible and engaging for adult learners.

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AES Tech Tips - December 2024 - YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

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Find the color for anything on your screen.

Install this extension on your Google Chrome or Firefox web browser to be able to find the hex color code for anything on the web.

In the classroom:

Students can use the color picker to pull colors from their favorite websites. This will be particularly useful for any students interested in learning graphic design!

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AES Tech Tips - November 2024 - ColorZilla Extension

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Share a Google File, Lock the Content

Take any Google Suite file (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.) and lock the file to prevent editing, suggesting, or commenting.

Steps:

1. Open file menu (right-click or three dots)

2. Go to "File Information"

3. Select Lock.

Unlocking the file is the same process. Only individuals with edit permissions can lock/unlock.

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Share a Google Suite file as a PDF link!

Take any Google Suite file (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.) and share the link as an automatic exported download link for a pdf.

Steps:

1. Get the Share link.

2. Replace the "/edit" part with "/export?format=pdf"

3. Send the new link.

When the link is clicked on, a PDF will download instead of opening the file in drive.

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An executive functioning assistive task list.

Take any task and break it down into more manageable sub-tasks. The level of detail that the task is broken down can be changed by the number of peppers available. Additionally, each sub-task can be further broken down to basic levels.

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Grab a window or tab and shake it!

Have too many windows open and just need one? Click and hold the top bar of an application window or an internet tab and then shake it with your mouse.

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Take abstract mathematical concepts and make them relevant for students with this interactive and free resource. Polypad supports a variety of math concepts with different digital manipulatives including everything from Algebra Tiles to Number Lines to 3 dimensional polyhedra and their corresponding nets. Try it now at: https://polypad.amplify.com/p

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Windows Key + V

Access all your recently copied items in one central location to easily insert into documents, slides, etc. You can also access additional functions such as a emojis, GIFs, and symbols to include in your presentations and citations.

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NotebookLM is a cutting-edge AI tool designed as a virtual research assistant to enhance productivity and understanding. It uniquely integrates with your Google Docs to provide personalized insights by summarizing content, clarifying complex concepts, and generating new ideas, all grounded in your chosen sources. This ensures a tailored AI experience, making it an invaluable asset for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge or spark creativity. Try it now at https://notebooklm.google/.

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Introduce a new dimension of digital creativity in the classroom using Emoji Kitchen. This interactive website allows one to mix emojis of all types to support creative expression and communication.

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Recover and review past versions of a shared document using the version history.

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Quickly research words, topics, and subjects by generating Google searches as you read online texts.

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Add captions automatically as your present to your class.

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Support AI generated administrative tasks using this prompt library created for teachers.  Develop lessons and activities, analyze data, find topics, and more with guided prompts!

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Support organizational techniques with easy task lists created in Google Docs.

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Supports readability and navigation of websites without needing any additional programs or extensions.  Reading settings are customizable to support learners with text size, spacing, back-color, and more!

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Students can read and create multimodal digital books to support engaging interactivity in the classroom. This free app has a variety of built in templates, accessibility tools, and interactive features to support a variety of uses.  Take a look of of some of their pre-made resources to help you get started!

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Use a cheat sheet, such as this one, as a quick reference to support strong prompting, teaching key vocabulary and building context when utilizing ChatGPT in the classroom.  Post it in your room or share it out with students.

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No scanner, no worries! Use the Camera App on your PC to capture and “scan” your documents.

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Explore this guide for adult educators created by Joey Lehrman from SkillRise.  The guide explores the basics of ChatGPT and AI, along with some creative ways to get started using in the classroom.

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Liquid mode (free in the Adobe Acrobat Reader app) supports readability and navigation of PDFs on small screens to support mobile viewing.  Reading settings are customizable to support readers, such as changing text size, spacing, reflow of columns, and more!

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Easily show two parts of your screen at once without needing two monitors using this shortcut.

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Explore any place on earth using this application.  Participate in virtual field trips, create geography and history projects, explore data, measure distances, listen/create digital stories, play games, and more!

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Use this shortcut to recall a tab you recently

(or accidentally) closed.

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Make your own QR codes when using Google Chrome.

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Hold the Shift key when using the pen tool to create straight lines in Jamboard (along with other Google and Microsft drawing applications).

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Use this site https://www.uic.edu/apps/strong-password/ to test your password strength in creating stronger, more secure passwords.

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Use this shortcut key to easily create, edit, and navigate your Word documents.

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Use this shortcut to easily zoom in and out of your screen, and pull up the magnifier menu.

This menu also can control the page reader.

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Create worksheets and templates for students in Google sheets, docs, slides etc. by sharing “copy only” URLs.

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Create links to highlight specific passages of text in long documents and webpages.

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Make your own QR codes for any link to support creative interactions and technology in the classroom.

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Share your videos without start-up adds!

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Use this shortcut to transcribe your speech in real time, as a possible activity for language learners.

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Utilize these search operators to help find more exact and relevant information on the internet.

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Keep tabs on your tabs! Organize your window tabs with colors and titles for easy organization.

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Use this shortcut to take easy screenshots using Windows’ built in screen capture tool, Snip & Sketch.

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Access all of your favorite Google daily Doodles at any time, including the free games, to teach content and add engagement in the classroom.

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Use this shortcut to get instant access to your emoji keyboard and add interactions in the classroom.