Technology Tools & Tricks (Beginner) by Nesbit Science https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4 January 7, 2019 en-us 2018-12-30 00:51:57 UTC 2025-10-27 18:07:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Kahoot Game nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861015 2018-12-30 01:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861015 Kahoot as Homework nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861048 2018-12-30 01:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861048 Group Kahoot nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861056 2018-12-30 01:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861056 Single Player Kahoot nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861077 2018-12-30 01:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861077 Sign-up nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861089 2018-12-30 01:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861089 Google Timer nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861515
  • Go to the Google Search Page: www.google.com
  • Enter: timer 5 minutes (or whatever time you want)
  • Press the enter key.
  • The timer will automatically start counting down! 
  • Click the speaker icon to mute the alarm. 
  • Click the frame icon to switch to the full-screen mode.

    • ]]>     2018-12-30 01:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316861515     Giving each student their own document to work on nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316862059 Force a copy - Overview of Trick:
    1. Create a Google Doc, Sheets, or Slides document.
    2. Share the document. (BLUE BUTTON)
    3. Get the “shareable” link (URL).
    4. Within the link, change the word “edit” to “copy”.
    5. When you share the “new” URL, it “forces” students to make a copy!
    ]]>     2018-12-30 02:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316862059     Chromebook touchpad nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316862956 Move the pointer | Move your finger across the touchpad.
    Click | Press or tap the lower half of the touchpad.
    Right-click | Press or tap the touchpad with two fingers. You can also press Alt, then click with one finger.
    Scroll | Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, or left and right to scroll horizontally.
    Move between pages | To go back to a page you were just on, swipe left with two fingers. To go forward to a page you were just on, swipe right with two fingers.
    See all open windows | Swipe up or down with three fingers.If you have Australian scrolling turned on, swipe up. If you have traditional scrolling turned on, swipe down.
    Close a tab | Point to the tab, then tap or click the touchpad with three fingers.
    Open a link in a new tab | Point to the link, then tap or click the touchpad with three fingers.
    Switch between tabs | If you have multiple browser tabs open, swipe left and right with three fingers.
    Drag and drop | Using one finger, click and hold the item you want to move. Drag the item to its new spot, then release your finger.

    ]]>     2018-12-30 02:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316862956     Translate a document nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863178
  • On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
  • In the top menu, click Tools  Translate document.
  • Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
  • Click Translate.
  • A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.

    • ]]>     2018-12-30 02:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863178     Change your typing language nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863225
  • On your computer, open a document in Google Docs, a presentation in Google Slides, or a sheet in Google Sheets.
    • In Google Docs or Google Slides, go to the top menu and click File  Language  the language you need.
    • In Google Sheets, go to the top menu and click File  Spreadsheet settings, then pick the locale of the language you need.
  • When you choose a non-Latin language, the “Input tools menu” will show in the toolbar. To enter non-Latin characters like Hindi or Chinese, click the Down arrow next to the “Input tools menu."  Note: You can also open the “Input tools menu” by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Shift + k (PC) or ⌘ + Option + Shift + k (Mac) on your keyboard.
    • Phonetic input: Type the phonetic spelling of a word in Latin characters, then click the best match from the options on the screen.
    • Keyboard input: To type letters and symbols, click the keys of a virtual keyboard or type matching keys with your physical keyboard.
    • In handwriting input: Draw characters in a panel in the bottom right of your screen, then click the best match from the options on the screen.

    • ]]>     2018-12-30 02:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863225     Chrome Web Store Intro Video nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863311 2018-12-30 03:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863311 nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863558 Pandora
    YouTube
    Spotify

    ]]>     2018-12-30 03:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863558     Screenshot in Chrome nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863678 To get a screenshot of your whole screen or a part of your screen (even your login screen), you need to use the Window Switcher Key. This is the button that has a bunch of rectangles on it, representing a bunch of windows, generally found above the 6 & 7 keys, between full screen and bright down.]]> 2018-12-30 03:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316863678 Open New Tab Shortcut nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316865655 Open new tab - cmd or ctrl + t]]> 2018-12-30 04:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316865655 What is an Extension? nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316866249 Google Chrome Extensions are “applications that run inside the Chrome browser and provide additional functionality, integration with third party websites or services, and customized browsing experiences.” Running too many extensions at once can slow your computer down.]]> 2018-12-30 05:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316866249 What are Chrome Apps nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316866353 Apps are often enhanced shortcuts that optimize the website or app within the browser. Some require additional installation and set-up. Chrome must be running to access these applications

    ]]>     2018-12-30 05:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316866353     Chrome Webstore nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316896831 Chrome Web store

    ]]>     2018-12-30 21:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316896831     Text to Voice Extension nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316897417 Read&Write for Google Chrome
    Text to speech to hear words, passages, or whole documents read aloud with east to follow dual color highlighting. 
    ]]>     2018-12-30 21:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316897417     Padlet *** This is a sample nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316907896 https://padlet.com/
    Padlet is a free, online "virtual wall" tool that works like a sheet of paper where you can put anything (images, videos, documents, text) anywhere, from any device (pcs, tablets, phones), together with anyone.]]>     2018-12-31 03:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316907896     Essentials nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316914402 Create a class
    Locate a class
    Calendar
    Assignments
    Stream
    Class code
    Attach something
    Create something
    View, Edit, Make a copy,
    Access Assignments
    Provide feedback
    Return work]]>     2018-12-31 07:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316914402     Evernote (similar to iphone notes or a stickiepad) nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316917272 https://evernote.com/
    Evernote helps you capture and prioritize ideas, projects, and to-do lists. Take notes. Keep a journal. Clip anything from the web. Evernote lets you store and share information quickly and securely.

    Evernote Web Clipper Extension
    Lets you capture full-page articles, images, selected text, important emails, and any web page that inspires you. Save everything to Evernote and keep it forever.]]>     2018-12-31 09:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/316917272     Kahoot nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317838561 https://kahoot.com/
    Kahoot! makes it easy to create, share and play fun learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes.
    Lets Try: https://kahoot.it/
    Pin: 930933]]>     2019-01-07 13:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317838561     Padlet (Student Interaction) nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317842920 How to make a padlet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzciL8qCYM]]> 2019-01-07 13:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317842920 Change Website Language nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317846037 Chrome.
    1. Open the browser settings.
    2. Click "Show advanced settings..."
    3. In the advanced section scroll down to find "Languages".
    4. Click "Language and Input Settings"
    5. Click "Add" and select the language or language+region choice you want from the list available.
    ]]>     2019-01-07 13:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317846037     Thinglink (infographic) nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317846879 https://www.thinglink.com
    ThingLink’s image interaction technology helps students become fluent in using digital media to express themselves and demonstrate their learning. With ThingLink, teachers and students can easily create interactive infographics, maps, drawings, and engaging 360 documentaries in a classroom setting, at home, or on field trips.
    Check out our 8th grade College activity: https://www.thinglink.com/scene/888240435741327360]]>     2019-01-07 13:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317846879     Posters, Cards, Flyers and other Graphics nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847057 Canva]]> 2019-01-07 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847057 Powtoon nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847133 PowToon is great for teachers and students. Over 10,000 teachers and students are Joining PowToon every month to engage Students attention and animate difficult topics


    ]]>     2019-01-07 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847133     Lucidpress nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847203 https://www.lucidpress.com/
    Lucidpress is a web-based drag and drop publishing app, enabling anyone to create stunning content for print and digital.]]>     2019-01-07 14:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847203     Google Classroom - Ask a question nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847904 Ask the ENTIRE class a question rather than just hearing from the same 2 or 3 students. On the Classwork page, click on the Create button and choose “Question.” You can ask a short answer (default) or multiple choice question. Give all students enough time to think and respond. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847904 Numbering assignments nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847983 Numbering assignments also makes student conversations about work significantly easier. “Joe, you are missing assignments #013, #027.   When you make an assignment in Google Classroom it automatically creates a folder in your Google Drive with the same name.  Always using a 3 digit number. . Start the assignment with #001, #002, etc… This will solve the problem of  the computer “alphabetizes” numbers clusters 1, 11 and 110 together. The hashtag is essential to make the number unique to an assignment. When I do a search for #010 I find assignment ten. If I search in Google Drive for 10 I get anything I’ve ever made that has a 10 in it… Hashtag is important.]]> 2019-01-07 14:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317847983 Schedule or save an assignment as a draft nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848110 Instead of POSTING ahead of time or at the last minute...save the assignment as a draft or schedule it for the future. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848110 Ownership change nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848206 When you TURN IN an assignment the teacher becomes the owner of the document. You can not longer edit the document unless you unsubmit. You must refresh the page once you unsubmit an assignment to let you type on the document.]]> 2019-01-07 14:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848206 EdPuzzle Extension for You Tube nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848589 https://edpuzzle.com/
    Pick a video, add your magical touch and track your students' understanding
    Try it out:
    https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5c33412147a1d640d122c647/watch]]>     2019-01-07 14:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317848589     Flubaroo Add-on (for grading Google forms) nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317849718 http://www.flubaroo.com/
    Visit the Flubaroo Add-Ons page.
    Flubaroo is an Apps Script that allows you to automatically grade assessments that have been submitted using a Google Form. https://youtu.be/U06W3H_iDho

    Lets Try:
    https://goo.gl/forms/KfeuGFPKOilnNlAI2]]>     2019-01-07 14:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317849718     Tab Resize nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317850161 Tab Resize
    Split Screen made easy. Resize the CURRENT tab and tabs to the RIGHT into layouts on separate windows. w/ Multi Monitor Support.]]>     2019-01-07 14:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317850161     Quizlet nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317851998 https://quizlet.com/
    Search millions of study sets or create your own. Studying with flashcards, games and more]]>     2019-01-07 14:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317851998     Tinycards nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852138 https://tinycards.duolingo.com/

    Learn anything with fun flashcards

    ]]>     2019-01-07 14:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852138     CK-12 nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852280 https://www.ck12.org/
    Create digital classrooms, customize textbooks, and learn K-12 STEM concepts.
    ]]>     2019-01-07 14:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852280     Quizizz nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852387 https://quizizz.com/
    Similar to Kahoot-but has the answers in the color coded boxes]]>     2019-01-07 14:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852387     Peardeck nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852455 https://app.peardeck.com/home/
    Interactive presentations and formative assessments to engage every student in your room, every day!]]>     2019-01-07 14:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317852455     Quick Access to Folder in Drive nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317853187 You can access the Drive folder directly from Google Classroom - see the folder in the bottom right corner]]> 2019-01-07 14:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/317853187 nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/318057492 Cassandra de Wood
    cdewood@brssd.org

    Nesbit Science Specialist

    ]]>     2019-01-07 19:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/318057492     nesbitscience https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/318058397 https://tinyurl.com/TechTools-InterAdv

    ]]>     2019-01-07 19:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nesbitscience/5a7lvyqmqe4/wish/318058397