Google Keep - Capture what’s on your mind

Do you have several sticky notes scattered around your desk (don't lie, I know who you are). Do you have a note pad with a random ideas, tasks, and lists? Have you tried using various Apps and "pro" methods to get better organized but find those solutions to be inconvenient or just a good fit for how you work?

Enter Google Keep! I started using Google Keep a few weeks ago and have found it to be excellent for keeping notes, task lists, thoughts and ideas to help me stay organized. Google Keep is a simple web-based application (a bit like digital sticky notes) that enables you to:

• Capture, edit, share, and collaborate on your notes on any device, anywhere.
• Add notes, lists, photos, and audio to Keep.
• Organize your notes with labels and colors.

Create Fillable Text Boxes in Google Docs

If you’ve ever tried to make a worksheet or form in Google Docs, you’ve probably created lines for people to enter their information on. But all too often, this:

Name: __________________

turns to this:

Name: ______Hermione Granger______

When people fill it out, it leaves information floating between underscores. Check out the link below to learn how to create fillable text boxes in Docs so that people can neatly and easily enter in their information.

Create Fillable Text Boxes in Google Docs

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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What do you think? Do you see a value for this feature for you or for your classroom?

How to Google Chat

I came across a great “How to…” video series created by Google. Each tutorial gives a quick tech tip on tasks we do everyday. Most clips run for less than one minute and can be very helpful. My plan is to periodically post individual videos that I think you may find useful.

From Google's "How to..." video library!!!
How to Chat

Thanks Google!!!

If you would like to browse the video library on your own you can google it