Getting Started with Google Classroom

As you may have heard, Google Apps for Education recently released Google Classroom. While it is NOT a Learning Management System (LMS), it does simplify procedures for teachers sharing files with students. Most notably, it automatically creates a copy of a specified file from Google Drive for each student within an organizational structure then allows students to "turn in" those files virtually, which changes the permissions of the file from student-owned back to teacher-owned. Students retain view rights. If you're looking for a tool to simplify and save time when using Google Apps for Education with your students, it's arrived! Hope you enjoy this hastily made video. Please leave comments if you have questions, and I'll do my best to get back to you.

My Favorite Google Chrome Extensions, Why I Love them, and Why You Will Too!

Learn about a few of my favorite Google Chrome Extensions in this video tutorial for use by education professionals and students. Think of all the time you can save with these great tools!

Smarter Gmail Lesson 9: Learn to use Tasks in Gmail and Google Calendar

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Smarter Gmail Lesson 6: Filters (and Filters + Canned Responses)

Learn how to use Gmail 3-5 minutes at a time in this series. The sixth installment includes using Gmail filters and how to use filters + canned responses (billed as "email for the TRULY lazy"). Hope you enjoy it!

Smarter Gmail Lesson 5: Canned Responses

Learn to use your Gmail SMARTER not HARDER in this humble little series. This is episode five where you learn how to use canned responses. Enjoy!

Smarter Gmail Series: Lesson 4, Labels, Folders and Labs

Learn how to use Gmail 3-5 minutes at a time in this series. The fourth installment includes using Labels, Folders, and Labs. Please include any questions in the comments, and I'll get back to you asap. Hope you enjoy it!

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Smarter Gmail Lesson Three: Where we Learn to Use Archive (not Delete) and How Conversation View Makes us HAPPY!

Learn how to use Gmail 3-5 minutes at a time in this series. The thrid installment includes using archive (not delete) and how Conversation View inevitably contributes to a happy, longer life (the claims JUST keep growing). Hope you enjoy it!