Tuesday Tech Tips

December 1, 2020

Tech Updates from Edward

Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos.


Technology Training: Check out our Instructional Technology Training Calendar for the various tech training courses provided by Technology Coaches, Tech Trainers and me.

For all Instructional Technology Resources and Support for FTPS Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Parents and Students go to the FTPS Remote Learning Technology Resources Website. The link is located FTPS Website on the left-hand side under the Tech Needs and Resources for 20-21School Year.

Are you curious about the available approved APPs and Chrome Extensions? - Check out the list


Reminder: CSEDWEEK • DECEMBER 7-13, 2020

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week this year with flexible one-hour coding activities that can be completed online with a device, or offline and unplugged.

CSEdWeek Kickoff Activities

Google CS First Resources

Google Teaching Resources

Code.org - Join us during this year's Hour of Code for our live CodeBytes interactive mini-lessons!

Code.org - Resources for Teaching in Virtual and Socially-Distanced Classrooms


Email Tech Tip: Reply vs Reply All - A friendly reminder :-)

Reply only sends the new message to the original sender. Attachments are not included. Reply all sends the new message to the original sender and all other recipients on the To and Cc lines.

Do not reply-all when:

  • Only the original sender needs to know your reply.

  • Your comments will be crucial to know for the original sender but only a few other recipients. Reply to the sender and then add the select other recipients manually. Copy their addresses from the original email if that helps.

  • Your message is simple acknowledgment like "Thanks!" or "Me too."

Reply-all responses should be reserved for special cases only.


That's it for now!

Enjoy the Tuesday Tech Tips!

Tips from the Tech Coaches

Amy

What to know how to make your cursor larger on your MacBook? Read more to find out.....

Connie

Planning for the Hour of Code? CodeBytes are easy-to-digest, 20 minute interactive lessons that will stream during Computer Science Education Week, December 7-11. Learn more.

Myra

Can’t draw? Google’s AutoDraw might be the solution. This free online tool lets you sketch your version of a drawing then AutoDraw will suggest professionally made images to replace your sketch. AutoDraw works on MacBooks, Chromebooks, smartphones, and tablets. To access go to AutoDraw.com



Ted

Ready to dive into the holiday magic? Check out Santa's Village and Tracker from Google. Tons of activities online to get you in the holiday spirit! Click here to enter. Enjoy!

Have a Wonderful Tech Week!