March Madness Continues
Tips and Techniques to Keep You In The Game
I Wish My Teacher Knew...
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be." Rita Pierson
Third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked students to fill in the following sentence:
I wish my teacher knew…..
The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
If you haven't tried Google Forms yet, this is a great opportunity to try them and learn more about your students.
Forms offer anonymous ways for students to have their voice heard. Click HERE for a copy of our form. Rename it, modify it to fit your needs, and share on Google Classroom. Reach out to your tech coach for help.
Quick Tips You Can Use Tomorrow
Beware the "Reply All" Email
It can make for a very confusing email thread. Instead, when composing your email add the addresses to the BCC field.
For a quick tutorial click here
Your Profile Picture--Don't Be a Shadow
Have you ever wondered how your colleagues added a picture or Bitmoji of themselves to their Google Account? Watch this video to learn how to change yours within seconds!
Force a Copy of your Google Work
2. In the URL address:
- remove the word "edit"
- replace with the word "copy"
3. Copy the URL and paste this link in to share. The person will be prompted to make a copy.
For a quick tutorial click here
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