Monday, March 4, 2019

Gamification with Deck Toys - 2019 Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn how to use the gamification tool called Deck Toys to gamify the classroom. Using Deck Toys (or Deck.Toys) teachers can turn just about any lesson into a game-like experience with puzzles, locks and keys, branching paths, and more. #edgames ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: https://ift.tt/2HXqSfe https://youtu.be/hXOfkDeSZDI

Monday, February 25, 2019

Adding Pictures and Backgrounds into Excel - 2019 Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn two different ways to add images into your Excel spreadsheets. You'll learn about adding background images as well as how to add pictures that float on top of your data, but that can be semi-transparent so you can still easily see the spreadsheet data. #excel #excel tutorial. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: https://ift.tt/2HXqSfe https://youtu.be/xo1gS5P2GNg

Monday, February 18, 2019

Google Voice Tutorial - Getting Started 2019 Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn how to set up a free, managed phone number for yourself through Google Voice. You can give out this phone number publicly and then control which, if any, of your real phones ring when a particular person calls. Google Voice also gives you several other great options that you'll learn about in this video! ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/c8fS-RB7FYw

Monday, February 11, 2019

Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Outlook - 2019 Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn the basics of using Microsoft Outlook to read and write emails. You'll also learn about the layout of Outlook and how to navigate to the different tools, as well as how to set up additional email addresses within Outlook. If you'd like more Outlook videos, please describe below what you like to learn about. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/WfSCfBntqPU

Monday, February 4, 2019

Excel Alignment Options Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn three of the best Excel alignment options that can help you fit data into your spreadsheet cells so that you can read the data more easily. This video covers: Shrink to Fit, Wrap Text, and Orientation. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/5IgOP7Lpk5g

Monday, January 28, 2019

Microsoft Edge Reading View and Tools 2019 Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn about some great MIcrosoft Edge features, like Reading View, which helps you focus in on articles you want to read without the clutter. You'll also learn how to listen to webpages, annotate over the Internet and more. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/TiPlw6pmi4M

Monday, January 21, 2019

Oodlu 2019 Tutorial - Educational Games


via IFTTT Learn how to bring customized educational games to your students by using Oodlu. Oodlu lets you enter your own questions and answers into the website, and then integrates that educational content into 20 different games for your students to play. #edgames #oodlu ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/tNYgpuswUWI

Friday, January 18, 2019

Synth - Micro Podcasting GoSynth Tutorial 2019


via IFTTT Learn how to use the Synth micropodcasting website to start your own free podcast. Synth is found at gosynth.com and makes it really easy to record your voice and then share what you record with an audience. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk Here's the link for the great microphone I use with Synth and to make my YouTube videos: https://amzn.to/2RPWeMI ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/aiBDnHdWH4w

Monday, January 14, 2019

3D Models and 3D Animation in PowerPoint


via IFTTT Learn how to use 3D models in PowerPoint, and also how to animate those models in 3 dimensions. PowerPoint makes it pretty easy to add these great looking visuals to your presentations. #powerpointtutorial ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk See below for recommendations on presenter remotes: 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 ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/2-9g6fVL7uQ

Monday, January 7, 2019

Hiding Data in Excel - 2019 Excel Tutorial


via IFTTT Learn a few different techniques and tips for hiding data in Excel. Sometimes when sharing or printing a spreadsheet you will want to hide sensitive information and this tutorial will show you how! #exceltutorial #excel https://youtu.be/iBwkEIAS7oY

Monday, December 31, 2018

Setup Hey Siri on Older Mac Computers


via IFTTT Learn how to setup "Hey Siri!" on your desktop or laptop Apple computers so that you can have a virtual assistant that's voice activated. This should work with older Macs as long as they are capable of running macOS Mojave. If you find it works with older macOS versions, please tell me about it in the comments below. ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: http://bit.ly/2BQrGAk https://youtu.be/OISR7YevW04

Monday, December 24, 2018

Using PowerPoint Designer to Spruce Up Your Presentations


via IFTTT Learn how to use the excellent PowerPoint Designer tool to spruce up and fix old presentations to make them look modern and attractive again. PowerPoint Designer is also helpful when you're creating new presentations, because it can help give you design ideas that you hadn't considered. #powerpointtutorial #powerpoint https://youtu.be/dwrcleZUanU

Monday, December 17, 2018

Formative Tutorial 2018 - GoFormative


via IFTTT Learn how to use Formative (sometimes referred to as GoFormative) to gather formative assessment data from your students or any other group of people. Formative gives you real-time information on student work so that you can more easily provide immediate intervention or support. #formativeassessment https://youtu.be/DrKcmtBXlfY

Monday, December 10, 2018

Microsoft Forms Tutorial - Build Online Surveys and Quizzes


via IFTTT Learn how to use Microsoft Forms to build online surveys, polls, quizzes, and other information collecting tools. Microsoft Forms is similar in many ways to Google Forms, but it's tied to your Microsoft account. #microsoftforms https://youtu.be/BkEck5XTcF4

Monday, December 3, 2018

Canva Tutorial 2018: Graphic-Design Online


via IFTTT Learn how to use the new and improved online graphic-design tool called Canva to create attractive-looking banners, certificates, memes, web-posters, and just about any other print or digital graphic you can imagine. Canva is a web-based tool and has a great, free account option. #canva #canva tutorial ***Consider supporting Technology for Teachers and Students on Patreon***: https://ift.tt/2HXqSfe https://youtu.be/PGOLlDP2Meo