So stop attaching l-o-n-g URLs to emails and embedding them into documents - try shortening them in a fast and easy way by adding the extension to your Chrome tool bar or visiting goo.gl!
I use goo.gl URL shortener several times a day. This web application and extension in Google Drive can quickly shorten the current website URL that you are using. In addition to shortening the web URL, the extension will provide a QR code, auto copy the URL to the clipboard, and provide a history and details about the link that was provided to others. So stop attaching l-o-n-g URLs to emails and embedding them into documents - try shortening them in a fast and easy way by adding the extension to your Chrome tool bar or visiting goo.gl! An example of what the information from the extension looks like: Below is a screenshot of the web application. Click on details to access graphs and additional information about the link you provided. Notice the last column that tells you how many times that someone clicked on the link.
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This week Google added their new Add-ons feature into Google Docs and Sheets. These tools will add features to your documents to help you be more efficient. Who doesn't like efficiency? Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to use Add-ons. ) So far I have added: EasyBib, Kaizena, Track Changes, and Workflows. These Add-ons will stay in my Docs and can be easily accessed when I need them. Here are some other blog posts about Add-ons: Lifehacker Teaching Like It's 2999 by Jennie Magiera A short video on how to incorporate Add-ons into Google Sheets: Check out this post by Kevin Brookhouser, Google Certified Trainer, on how to start an assignment in Google Drive and work with students throughout the entire assignment. Kevin included a nice 4 minute video explaining the process.
One of the blog comments said, "Every teach should view this. Really well done. (I've done this for a few years and it works seamlessly with Edmodo, too.)" This week one of the largest technology conferences in Illinois, the Illinois Computing Educators conference, was held at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. It is a conference that we wait all year to attend because it offers such valuable professional development and networking with colleagues. Wood Dale School District 7 sent administrators, teachers, and students to this conference. Read an article about the conference from the Daily Herald.
We are proud to announce that Mr. Hartman, 5th grade teacher, and 3 of his students were selected to present on how they are using 1:1 technology in their classroom to learn and connect with others from around the world. The students shared the tools they use to connect and collaborate across subject areas. Additionally, students showed how they leverage technology to work collaboratively. Mr. Hartman and Mrs. Lynn, Instructional Coach, presented at the conference on Friday. Their presentation, inTECHgration, was a hit! The content of their presentation was how Wood Dale staff developed a student-centered curriculum with technology being a tool that enhances the learning for students. All participants left with numerous ideas and excited to implement these new ideas with students. Thank you Dr. Corbett and the Board of Education for allowing us to further our growth with other educators from Illinois and beyond. |
AuthorWelcome to my blog! I'm Merri Beth Kudrna , a Curriculum Director in a PreK-8 school district. My past experiences as an educator include classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. I love watching kids learn & grow through authentic learning experiences. My passion is integrating technology into the curriculum and using social media to connect students & staff to the world. Archives
January 2019
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