12 Google Search Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know

If you are anything like me, when it comes time to "google it", I just start typing stuff. The results that come back are not always helpful and sometimes frightening. Did Google fail me or did I just do it wrong?  Check out this post over at The Guru and sharpen your "Google-Fu". I think you will find these tips helpful for you, and your students. Your "Google-Fu" my be weak, but it does not have to stay that way, start flexing!

You Can Now Compose Google Docs With Your Voice

I found this great article today over at The Google Guru that show you how easy it is to Compose a Google Document using just your voice! It is a short piece, and well worth checking out! 

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Reinstall Gradebook

Reinstall Gradebook

I recommend you remove all previous gradebook downloads before you begin

ATTENTION: Your Mac's Operating System must be 10.7.3 or later

Step 1   Download Installer

On PowerTeacher Home Page Select Installer to start the download

A NEW GRADEBOOK ICON WILL INSTALL ON DESKTOP during this install

Step 2   Run the Download - go to downloads and double-click file named Gradebook.dmg

Step 3   Install the Launcher - double-click pictured icon

Step 4   Continue Installation - click Run

Step 5   Finish Installation - READ the caution item below then click OK

To finish the installation setup, you must launch Gradebook from PowerTeacher portal. You must sign out then sign back into PowerTeacher to complete this step

Step 6   Activate Installation

Moving forward you may use the new Gradebook icon on your desktop