How to Insert YouTube Videos into Google Docs

via IFTTT Learn how to put YouTube videos into your Google Docs by using a little-known technique. It takes a few steps, but they aren't hard. Many teachers have started using these steps to embed YouTube videos into their Google Docs to create digital lessons or worksheets for their students. #googledocs #embedyoutube To learn more about the music by Mesh mentioned in the video, click the links below: https://youtu.be/rlkOJbqWOvE

Advanced Excel - VLOOKUP Basics 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT In this advanced Excel tutorial you'll learn how to get started using the VLOOKUP function in Excel. VLOOKUP can help you pull specific information from a spreadsheet based upon a piece of information that you know, for example a part number, title, name, etc. The video mentions a great book called A Wrinkle in Time, and if you're interested in learning more about it, click the link below: http://amzn.to/2BGsJoA https://youtu.be/y8ygx1Zkcgs

Biteable Tutorial 2017 - World's Simplest Video Maker

via IFTTT Learn how to use the "World's Simplest Video Maker" to created fun animated videos or presentations. Biteable makes it easy by providing you with hundreds of pre-made video clips that you can then customize by adding your own text and making a few other adjustments. The results look great! https://youtu.be/iv2mW2z3OtQ

Tech-Lover's Holiday Gift Guide 2017

via IFTTT Learn about some of the best technology gadgets and tools for sale this holiday season. We'll discuss smart home devices, cheap but excellent tech, and lesser-known cool and exotic tech gadgets. Below you'll find links to all of the items mentioned: Amazon Echo Plus: http://amzn.to/2jdoJBy Amazon Echo Dot: http://amzn.to/2klHWnX Amazon Echo 2.0: http://amzn.to/2jQapOC Automatic Pro Car Adapter: http://amzn.to/2jQSxTY TP Link Smart Plug Mini: http://amzn.to/2kk0HIf Google Home: https://goo.gl/ZDZ46x Google Home Mini: https://goo.gl/wB8DmT Ice Orb Levitating/Floating Bluetooth Speaker: http://amzn.to/2Av4nuL Ice 7 Arc Star Floating Bluetooth Speaker (looks like the Death Star): http://amzn.to/2inrkrP Levitating Bluetooth Speaker by ZVOLTZ: http://amzn.to/2kmIdHh iLife A4S Robot Vacuum Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2kmtqfy Kindle Fire 7 Tablet: http://amzn.to/2jf8P9D Fire TV Stick: http://amzn.to/2BICJuz GooDee Mini Portable Projector: http://amzn.to/2A3aglR JFJ Easy Pro Disc Repair Machine: http://amzn.to/2jPyLYS MoviePass: http://ift.tt/yXZSN5 https://youtu.be/tJ6V_Fxcdeo

Uploading Your Music to Google Play Music Library

via IFTTT Learn how to upload your digital music library to the free Google Play Music Library so that you can listen to your music collection in the cloud, on any computer that you sign into and on your mobile devices. Those songs would also be playable on a Google Home or Google Home Mini device. This video also explores the potential educational applications of the Google Play Music Library. Below are links to the music and devices mentioned in the video if you'd like to learn more: https://youtu.be/KZfrqMitgd0

Blended Play Tutorial - Customizable Educational Games

via IFTTT Learn how to use the website Blended Play to create your own customized educational games for your students to play, or for use with family and friends. Blended Play makes it simple for you to enter your curriculum questions into the website and then import those questions into any of the games on the site. This is a great way to play unique, creative games customized to your curriculum. See below for links to some of the buzzer options mentioned in the video: Lights and Sounds Buzzers: http://amzn.to/2rWml86 Learning Resources Answer Buzzers: http://amzn.to/2swm7BQ Lockout Buzzer System: http://amzn.to/2rWJxmK Less expensive Lockout Buzzer System - Wired: http://amzn.to/2rWsaCk Less expensive Lockout Buzzer System - Wireless: http://amzn.to/2s9wHB4 #edgames #blendedplay https://youtu.be/q0DECzjyn-E

Canvas LMS - Creating Custom Navigation Buttons

via IFTTT Learn how to add your own custom navigation buttons to your Canvas courses. This little-known tip is a great way to bring in external websites and resources into your Canvas LMS courses so that they appear right inside your course. #canvas #canvaslms #canvastutorial https://youtu.be/wWWe6PVcRqc

H5P Tutorial - Create Interactives for Your LMS or Website

via IFTTT Learn how to use the H5P website to easily create interactive activities that can be embedded into an online course or onto a blog or website. H5P can also help you take something you've found or created on another website, "import" it into H5P, and then embed it into your course or website. Both of those capabilities should prove to be pretty helpful for teachers who have an online presence of any kind for their classes. #h5p #edgames #edinteractives https://youtu.be/7UH0qWudtp8

Recently the "Technology for Teachers and Students" YouTube channel was named by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Technology YouTube Channels for Tech Lovers worldwide.  We came in at number 57.  See below for more information.  Perhaps next year we can move up the list to where the channel really belongs. :)

https://blog.feedspot.com/technology_youtube_channels/

Canvas LMS Tutorial - Locking and Unlocking Modules

via IFTTT This Canvas LMS tutorial shows you how to lock and unlock modules so that your students only see your Canvas content that you want them to see, and when you want them to see it. You can make it so that modules automatically unlock when certain conditions are met. #canvaslms #canvas tutorial https://youtu.be/1lCLooPstdE

Using the IF Function in Excel to Program Your Spreadsheets

via IFTTT Learn how to use the IF function in Excel to "program" your spreadsheets to show you certain data. You can create If ________ then _______ statements that can produce powerful results in Excel. #excel #exceltutorial https://youtu.be/atuoioWxiVw

Canvas LMS Tutorial - Setting the Homepage

via IFTTT Learn how to setup your course homepage in the Canvas LMS. In a previous video I showed how to create a Canvas LMS course using modules, but in this short tutorial I show how to determine what the students see as the the course homepage. #canvaslms #canvastutorial https://youtu.be/p6xmxgyVPdM

Canvas LMS Tutorial - Using Modules to Build a Course

via IFTTT Learn how to build your own course in Canvas by using the Modules page to organize and build your course content. Using Modules is the easiest and most logical way to build your Canvas course. If your school or district has signed up to use Canvas, or if you've decided to use the Canvas Free for Teachers account to create your courses, this video covers what you need to know to get started! #canvaslms #canvastutorial https://youtu.be/SjRufr1AR_o

Excel Split Names Tutorial 2017

via IFTTT Learn how to split names in Excel. Sometimes in Excel you end up with too much information in one column, for example first and last names in the same column. This tutorial will show you how to deal with that and easily split the data into two columns so you can more easily sort and filter the data. #excel #splitnames https://youtu.be/yCxnWvD_r_Q

Creating Your Own Excel Templates - Tutorial 2017

via IFTTT Learn how to easily create your own Excel templates so that you can easily and quickly begin filling out an Excel spreadsheet that you use on a regular basis, but one that you need a new copy of each time you use it. This is a time-saving feature of Excel. #excel #exceltutorial #exceltips #exceltemplates https://youtu.be/dgHjAHIBvsI

Advanced Excel - Data Validation and Drop-Down Lists

via IFTTT Learn how to use Data Validation tools in Excel to improve the accuracy of the data in your spreadsheets. One of the Data Validation features you'll learn in this video is how to create Excel drop-down lists so that the person entering data can simply click a button and choose from a list of possible entries. #excel #excel data validation #advancedexcel https://youtu.be/SlWIgMFpsPg

Enabling Flash in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Browsers

via IFTTT In this short tutorial, learn how to enable flash in the Google Chrome browser as well as the Microsoft Edge browser. You'll also see how to block or allow specific websites to use Flash. https://youtu.be/9x1ugRuAaQA

Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Word - 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn the basics of effectively using Microsoft Word, including how to format images so that they can be moved freely around your document and positioned where you want them to be. https://youtu.be/S-nHYzK-BVg

Beginner's Guide to PowerPoint - 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn everything you need to know to get started using Microsoft PowerPoint! You'll learn all the basics plus more, including: how to choose a design theme, add text and pictures to a slide, adding new slides, animating items, and more. #powerpoint https://youtu.be/XF34-Wu6qWU

Google Sheets Tutorial 2017 - Online Spreadsheets

via IFTTT Learn the basics and more of how to use Google Sheets to create online spreadsheets that can be easily shared with other people. We'll also look at how to get Google Sheets add-ons that make it more powerful. If you want to get started using #GoogleSheets this is the tutorial for you. https://youtu.be/TjJbPmKdyHs

HyperPad 2017 Tutorial Part 2 - Make iPhone iPad Games

via IFTTT This is Part 2 of how to use HyperPad to create your own iPhone or iPad games. HyperPad makes it MUCH easier to code games for iOS devices. It's a great way to introduce students to coding / programming. Here's a link to Part 1: https://youtu.be/SJZBAUTwP7I https://youtu.be/yPDQee940Z4

ThingLink 2017 Tutorial Make Interactive Images

via IFTTT Learn how to use ThingLink to create interactive images that have hotspots that show the viewer videos, additional photos, text explanations, and more. ThingLink is great for teachers and students but also has business applications as well as family uses. https://youtu.be/iaZZfECX4p0

HyperPad 2017 Tutorial - Make Your Own iOS Games and Apps

via IFTTT Learn how to use HyperPad to start making your own iOS games and other apps. HyperPad makes the game creation process much faster and more doable for most people. However, it's still a challenging process, so this video is just the first in a 2-part series. https://youtu.be/SJZBAUTwP7I

Tes Teach 2017 Tutorial - Create Digital Lessons

via IFTTT Learn how to use Tes Teach to create and find free multimedia lessons. Tes Teach enables you to search multiple sources with just one search. Then you can pull in content from those multiple sources and begin organizing your lesson. When you're finished you can share the lesson with students and/or assign it to them. https://youtu.be/O-iDA8n_RZM

Google Drawings 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn how to use Google Drawings to create artwork in the cloud. Google Drawings is also helpful for teachers and students in other ways, such as for creating graphic organizers, mind maps, comics, and much more. There's also a feature similar to LucidCharts hotspots, which can turn your online drawing into an interactive experience for the viewer. https://youtu.be/MWHVchoTlik

Google Slides 2017 Tutorial - Online Presentations

via IFTTT Learn how to use Google Slides to create online presentations. One of the best things about Google Slides is that you can extend it abilities by adding extensions and add-ons to it, and you'll see a great example of this as part of the video. Below you'll find links to presentation remotes that work great with Google Slides: Logitech R800 (This is the one I use now. Excellent but a bit pricey.): http://amzn.to/2vbPZY7 Logitech R400 (Cheaper version but still great): http://amzn.to/2vbG4Sg Doosl Wireless Presenter (Economy model remote with great reviews): http://amzn.to/2vYrvzl https://youtu.be/oPyCrrEc8SA

Prezi Next 2017 Tutorial - New Version of Prezi

via IFTTT Learn how to use the newest evolution of Prezi: Prezi Next! This updated version of Prezi has some great new features, including support for conversational presentations in additional to traditional presentations. Whether you're new to Prezi or a long-time user trying to learn the new version, this tutorial will teach you everything you need to get started using Prezi effectively. Below you'll also find links to presentation remotes that work great with Prezi: Logitech R800 (This is the one I use now. Excellent but a bit pricey.): http://amzn.to/2vbPZY7 Logitech R400 (Cheaper version but still great): http://amzn.to/2vbG4Sg Doosl Wireless Presenter (Economy model remote with great reviews): http://amzn.to/2vYrvzl https://youtu.be/mEqbJ1sulWA

Advanced Excel - Protecting a Sheet - Excel Tutorial 2017

via IFTTT Learn how to protect sheets in Excel so that only part of the sheet can be altered. Protecting a sheet is especially useful if you share spreadsheets with other people and don't want them to be able to accidentally change or input incorrect data. Please also watch my other Excel video tutorials. https://youtu.be/piIWTp3qncw

Advanced Excel - 3D Formulas

via IFTTT Learn how to create a 3D formula in Excel, a formula that pulls data from the same cell in more than one spreadsheet. It can be a little tricky, but after watching this video you'll understand how to do it. Also mentioned in the video is AMAZING music such as the following: https://youtu.be/arJBUarj8u8

Google Keep 2017 Tutorial - Online Notes

via IFTTT Learn how to use Google Keep to take notes online, in the cloud so that you can work on them any time and anywhere, and be able to access them wherever you are. Google Keep is great for brainstorming ideas, for creating lists like shopping lists, to-do lists, etc. Google Keep also integrates with Google Drive so you can pull your Google Keep notes and lists into Google Docs, etc. This is one of the MOST useful Google tools. https://youtu.be/TLvU2SWFZZA

Tally 2017 Tutorial - Easy Online Polls

via IFTTT Learn how to use a simple poll-making tool called Tally to create quick polls. No registration required! https://youtu.be/WiL640nIZOw

Google AutoDraw Tutorial 2017 A.I. Experiment

via IFTTT Learn about a fun and interesting AI experiment by Google called Google AutoDraw. AutoDraw makes it much easier to draw common items. AutoDraw automatically recognizes what you're trying to draw and recommends shapes for you to select and place on the canvas. https://youtu.be/9A9ZsNDf5tM

WeTransfer 2017 Tutorial -Transfer Large Files Online

via IFTTT Learn about a FREE and easy online tool that makes it a snap to send large files over the Internet with having to set up an account or even own an email address. That makes it ideal for students who are too young to have their own email address. It's also good for sending large student projects to the teacher. https://youtu.be/CwLH9O8a4UI

Vocaroo 2017 Tutorial Record Your Voice Online

via IFTTT Learn to use Vocaroo to record you voice online in the cloud. No registration necessary! Just go to Vocaroo.com and get started. One of the best Vocaroo features is that it gives you a QR code to your voice recordings so that anyone who scans the code will hear your voice recording. #iste2017 https://youtu.be/IqXDqmfv46M

Recite 2017 Tutorial - Online Poster Maker

via IFTTT Learn about a simply and very easy tool called Recite, which makes it easy for people to create their own online posters, memes, attractive quote pages, and much more. The best thing about Recite: no registration necessary! #iste2017 https://youtu.be/CWRDLejU7a0

Google Forms Quiz Template for Teachers 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn about the new Google Forms Quiz Template and how to use it to create self-grading quizzes for your students. https://youtu.be/ayvhVM2BMv0

Telegraph 2017 Tutorial EASY Web Page Builder

via IFTTT Learn how to use Telegraph (or Telegra.ph ) to create web pages in the quickest and easiest possible way. Telegraph does NOT require any login or password. Simply go to the Telegraph's homepage and start creating. #telegraph #telegra.ph https://youtu.be/CsLqGFbgiiM

Factile 2017 Tutorial - Make Your Own Jeopardy Games

via IFTTT Learn how to use Factile to easily create online Jeopardy-style quiz games for your classroom (or for an event, etc.) for free. On its own Factile is an excellent activity for reviewing for tests and quizzes, formative assessment, and more, but if you add buzzers to the experience then it also becomes a very fun game. See below for links to some of the buzzer options I'm aware of: https://youtu.be/C7e3rtTn7uw

Remind 2017 Tutorial - Teacher Messaging Tool

via IFTTT Learn how to use Remind to send out text message blasts to your students to remind them of upcoming tests, assignment due dates, field trips, and other events. Remind gives you a safe, quick, and user-friendly way to text students and their parents. https://youtu.be/vRMrNE4eDCw

TheLearnia - Record Your Own Whiteboard Lessons

via IFTTT Learn how to use TheLearnia to easily create "Whiteboard Lessons" on your computer and then share them with students, other teachers, and parents. You can record your voice as you teach using TheLearning, include photos, draw on the screen, and more. Come watch and learn about this great teacher tool! https://youtu.be/JcSu8SrEWkU

New ONLINE Google Earth 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn how to use the new, online version of Google Earth! This exciting new online tool does NOT require you to download or install anything. It works a bit differently from how the old installed Google Earth works, but this tutorial will help you get started with the NEW ONLINE Google Earth ASAP! https://youtu.be/hz_RfDbHwr8

Photovisi - Free and Easy Collage Maker - 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn how to use a free and easy online tool, called Photovisi, to make your own collages. One of the best things about Photovisi is it doesn't require you to sign up for an account. No login and password required. This makes it ideal for quick student projects. https://youtu.be/ckLoj2JPkJs

Intermediate Excel Skills, Tips, and Tricks - 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn many of the intermediate skills, tips, and tricks that you'll need in order to be able to use Excel effectively. This is the second of two video tutorials on Excel. Please consider watching my other video: The Beginner's Guide to Excel. In this intermediate video you'll learn some advanced formatting tools such as conditional formatting, how to save time by using the Autofill Handle, the basics of formulas and functions, sorting and filtering, and a few random useful tips such as Freeze Panes. https://youtu.be/lxq_46nY43g

The Beginner's Guide to Excel - Excel Basics

via IFTTT Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel, including the anatomy of a spreadsheet, how to enter data, how to make your data look good so it's easier to read and use, and more. This tutorial was made using Excel 2016, but is applicable to older versions of Excel and newer versions too. https://youtu.be/rwbho0CgEAE

How to do Free Text to Speech on a Mac - LISTEN to Web Pages

via IFTTT For Mac users, learn how to easily and quickly convert Internet text to audio with this built-in OS X feature. This trick makes it so that your computer can read web pages to you. You'll also learn a little bit about Circle with Disney, a useful gadget that can help you manage your kids' Internet usage, including on mobile devices, and can help keep them safe online. If you're interested in it, here's a link to more information about Circle with Disney: http://amzn.to/2oiuaiQ https://youtu.be/mOkLkKZpE1o

Vibby 2017 Tutorial video mashups YouTube tool

via IFTTT Learn how to use Vibby to "trim" other people's YouTube videos, mash them up with other videos, and make comments and notes for people to see as they watch the videos. Vibby is a great alternative to TubeChop and is an upgrade to it in some ways. Vibby is a great tool for helping an audience focus in on specific parts of YouTube videos while hiding inappropriate comments and other distractions. It's great for teachers, presenters, and anyone who wants to share YouTube videos selectively. https://youtu.be/XgBJRj9Nl2E

TabCloud Google Chrome Extension 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn how to use TabCloud, one of the very best Google Chrome Extensions, to help you organize your web browsing experience. TabCloud helps you to store groups of browser tabs so that you can easily open and close groups of tabs. TabCloud is useful for anyone who tends to open several different browser windows or tabs. It's especially helpful for teachers, presenters, professors, and anyone else who uses the Internet in front of an audience. https://youtu.be/HrFDOjKr2iQ

Poll Everywhere 2017 Tutorial

via IFTTT Learn how to use Poll Everywhere to enhance your lessons, presentations, and other public events. Poll Everywhere can help make any event an interactive and more engaging experience for your audience. It's also an excellent formative assessment tool. https://youtu.be/469WNkd_BqY

Learn How to Convert Your Old, Unusable Laptop into a Fast Chromebook for FREE

Many families and schools have old laptops lying around that have become unusable due to outdated hardware or problems with updating the operating system.  Also, the modern Internet, with streaming video, animations, online games, and music demands more system resources than these older computers are capable of providing.  Now there's an easy way to put your old, worthless laptop back into the game and give it a second life:  convert it into a powerful Chromebook, a Chromebook with a larger hard drive than "real" Chromebooks.  Watch this video to learn how (I've also provided you with a link to the $10 USB flash drive that helped me to complete the laptop to Chromebook conversion):

The following links will be helpful if you want to try converting your own laptop:

The article I read that told me this was possible:  https://goo.gl/57D9DU

The Neverware website where you can get CloudReady:  https://www.neverware.com

Step-by-step directions on how to do the conversion:  https://goo.gl/lsAKh0

Link to the USB Flash Drive that I successfully used:  http://amzn.to/2naQopQ

IFTTT 2017 Tutorial ifttt for Teachers

via IFTTT Learn how to use IFTTT to automate and program your digital life by using IF/THEN statements. IFTTT works with Google, Twitter, Facebook, Instapaper, Evernote, etc., etc., and it combines all of those services so that they work together to do what you want. It also works with smart devices, such as the following: https://youtu.be/NP0G9TBAyXs