Category Archives: Google

Embedding Google Documents in a Google Site

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

TweetOne of the best things about a Google Site is of course how nicely it plays with Google products. To embed a Google document in a non Google Site you will need to publish the document, obtain the HTML code … Continue reading →

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Infographic Technique: Text that Pops

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

TweetCurrently I am into creating infographics using Google Drawing.  This is an activity that students can do that is fun, forces them to think critically about how to best represent information, is collaborative, is free and does not require an … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Pivot Table to Summarize Student Information

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

Tweet Link to the presentation Pivot tables are an incredibly powerful tool for summarizing information.  When looking at data oftentimes there are repeats in the information.  Multiple times a students name is listed.  Multiple times an assignment title is listed. … Continue reading →

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Equation Editor in Google Presentation

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Tweet In Google Docs there is an equation editor that allows for users to insert math symbols into the document.  Unfortunately there is not an equation editor for Google Presentation. A work around is Daum Equation Editor, a Chrome App that will … Continue reading →

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Detecting Plagarism

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

TweetI created a Google document to demonstrate how you can spot some instances of plagarism in student documents.

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Getting Started with Spreadsheets

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

TweetI was asked to take it down about 1000 notches and just answer how to get started with spreadsheets. Why do spreadsheets? It will make you more organized It will save you hours of time It will help you to … Continue reading →

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5 things everyone should know about spreadsheets

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Tweet One of the best skills you can learn is how to utilize a spreadsheet.  Once you become proficient with this amazing tool, you will be able to more easily and quickly complete tasks. If you have a Google Account … Continue reading →

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Using the New Google Forms – A workflow

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Tweet There are many things I am excited about in relation to the new Google Forms.  However, it has added a layer of complexity by making the spreadsheet of data separate from the form itself. I just created a sample … Continue reading →

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Sharing Google Forms

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Tweet I use Google Forms a lot.  They are extremely useful for collecting information and having students submit work.  Anything I make that is working for me I like to share on my blog or twitter with other teachers who … Continue reading →

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Opacity in Google Drawing

Posted on April 28, 2013 by admin

Tweet I very much like Google Draw.  It has the benefits that I love about Google Docs in general.  Using it with students is great because it is a simple program to not only let them easily create graphics for … Continue reading →

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