If you want to take a screenshot on your Windows 10 device, I have three ways below.
You can select Alt + Print Screen - this will create a full screenshot where you can place the image in Paint or anywhere you would like your screenshot.
Snipping tool
Has a number of options under the mode that allows you to Snip as a Free-Form, Rectangular, Window, or Full-Screen.
You can also delay the Snip from No delay to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 seconds
3. The quickest and easiest way is to hold down The Windows Key, Shift, and S. You can then place
the image in something like Paint or a Google Doc, etc.
Embedded below is a 1 minute and 7 second YouTube tutorial.
The ability to have a document camera by your side during remote learning has been extremely beneficial. However, a number of teachers still come up asking if they know where I can find a cheap one or if I know anyone who has one "lying around".
Well, if you have an iPhone or iPad and use Zoom - the Overviewer app is a great and free alternative. What I really like about this app is the ability to rotate your screen easily to landscape and zoom in and out.
Once you start Zoom and screen share you then have options at the bottom of the screen (see embedded picture below).
select the three dots for settings (see picture below)
flashlight
orientation
depending on type of iPhone the far right deals with different lenses
Embedded below is a followed by a 2 minute and 7 second YouTube tutorial followed by a tutorial that the creator made (very informative and easy to follow).
Good follow as well on Twitter to stay up-to-date - https://twitter.com/OverviewerApp.
The ability to add a tab to a new group is finally available for all users in Google Chrome. This is a nice feature (has been an experiment) and allows users to group tabs together.
If you would like to take those tabs to the next level try adding a few "Tab Group" experiments in Chrome's chrome://flags/.
When in experiments type in Tab Groups and enable the experiments you see in the screenshot below and relaunch Chrome when prompted.
Embedded below is a 1 minute and 47 second YouTube tutorial.
If you would like your Tabs to come up the next time be sure to select the three dots (upper right in Chrome) and either choose history>recently closed or.... settings> scroll down to on startup> continue where you left off.
Google developers have created a native solution to your Chromebook's Chrome operating system. In order to try out this feature enter into Chrome's Experiments by clicking chrome://flags/ and then typing in screen capture and enable the experiment. You will then need to relaunch Chrome.
In order to bring up the ability to screen record you can either click on the "Screen capture" button on the shelf quick settings or press the Ctrl, Shift, and Overview keys. You will then see floating bar at the bottom of your Chromebook's screen.
You will then see the ability to take a screen shot, either full or partial. You can then find the screenshot in the files of your Chromebook and choose images.
But for the fun part is the new screen recorder. Once you select the screen recorder you have the same option to record either a certain section of your screen or the whole screen.
There is a 3 second countdown and then the recording starts. To end the recording you simple need to select the option to stop recording at the bottom right of the toolbar. The video is now stored in the video section of your files.
Embedded below is a 3 minute and 9 second YouTube tutorial.
If you would like to customize the default font size or character options you can simply select (Ctrl + D) - or choose the icon in the bottom right under font.
Today I was working with a teacher who mentioned how she would love if there was a shortcut to take a snip of an image on her screen (other than using the Snipping Tool).
Well, there is. Simply use the (Windows Key) + (Shift) + (S).
Ever have your Chromebook reading a page for you? It is possible that you (or someone) has enabled ChromeVox. ChromeVox is Google's screen reader.
There are a few ways to enable or disable this feature.
You can turn ChromeVox on or off from any page by pressing Ctrl + Alt + z.
On tablets: Press and hold the Volume down + Volume up buttons for 5 seconds. While holding the buttons, you’ll hear a sound to indicate it’s working. Keep holding the buttons, then ChromeVox will start speaking.
It is possible that it was turned on by selecting the system menu (bottom right corner where you see volume) and then choosing accessibility and turn off ChromeVox.
Embedded below is a 1 minute and 39 second YouTube tutorial.
Wakelet's Spaces is an amazing organizational and collaboration feature that allows you to create a “space” for adding collections, organizing your current collections and inviting others to join and collaborate.
In the YouTube tutorial below I show an example of what a Space looks like. My wife and I were just talking about possible future snow storms and how the districts in which we both work are making "snow days" asynchronous days.
For more ideas on how you can use Wakelet Spaces click on one of the links below:
Headspace and Headspace now offer a new series called Guide to Meditation. In this animated series you will learn more about the tools to build a meditation practice as well as the science behind it.
Personally, Andy Puddicombe's (co-founder) work with the Headspace app as well as his work with Chris Bennett on the Nike+ Running App has been a revelation. I handle situations differently than I did in the past, think differently, and feel much more grounded.
Last night, my family and I watched the first episode together and really enjoyed it. We will watch the 2nd episode tonight!
A reminder for teachers - you can start your free subscription to Headspace by clicking on this link https://www.headspace.com/educators and filling in the necessary information.
I am in the process of converting a hardbound family cookbook to an E-Book using Google Slides. It is a project that will take some time, but in the long run I hope people will enjoy it and add on to it.
The biggest issue of course is time and typing all the information from the original cookbook to the Slide. Well, Google Photos can help out a ton.
Here are the steps:
Take your photo(s) and upload to Google Photos
Using Google Photos on your mobile device, open the image and select Copy text from image
Your device will then search for any text in the image
Choose Select all
Choose Copy text or Copy to computer
If you select Copy text this allows you to copy the text on your device and use it as you like
We want to choose Copy to computer
You will then see your choices of what computer to copy the text to
Make sure you are signed in on your computer's Chrome browser under the same sign in as your Google Photos
Choose the computer you wish to use
You can now paste the text where you would like to
Pretty cool huh?
Embedded below is a 1 minute and 35 second YouTube tutorial I created showing the process.
In case you missed it, Flipgrid now has Mic only mode. This mic only mode includes all the other effects such as emojis, inking, styles, etc - just no video.
Of course the impact this has on those that are camera shy (like I would have been in elementary school) is huge.
Other ideas include:
Podcasting
Audio messages to students in Google Classroom or your LMS
Audio messages to cheer up students
Audio messages for instructions on a QR code throughout your classroom
Positive audio messages to display around the school (again QR code)
Orchestra, band, and chorus audio files for students and others to listen to
Mixtapes of multiple audio files to share with others
Embedded below is a 1 minute and 47 second YouTube tutorial I created. as well as Flipgrid's Tweet.
Introducing Mic Only mode 🎙
Whether learners are podcasting or simply a bit camera shy, they can now record using only audio while still accessing the full @Flipgrid creative suite of boards, live inking, styles and emojis!#FlipgridForAll 💚 pic.twitter.com/1ZCX1ZjM0P