Tuesday Tech Tips
March 16, 2021
Tech Updates from Edward
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos.
March is Woman History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
Women's History Month Digital Resources:
Techlearning.com lessons and resources are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines - Click for more
Let's revisit - Voice search by Google
So how do you usually search on Google?
You have to open your browser, go to Google and enter a keyword to search for a specific product or information. That involves a lot of steps, right? Not only it’s time-consuming but also not much effective.
To solve this issue, Google came up with a new idea called Google voice search (it’s becoming a trend these days and more and more people are now using Google search by voice instead of typing on Google to find information on web).
Voice search is simply a technology that is based on speech recognition. Voice search allows you to search by speaking instead of typing so you can save a lot of time while browsing web through your smartphone or laptop
How to use Voice search by Google?
To search the web by speaking, simply tap the microphone button on the Google search box on your home screen, or press down for a few seconds on the physical search button on your phone to activate the “Speak Now” screen. You’re done.
Google Voice Search which is also known as Search by Voice is one of the Google innovating products that allows you to use Google Search by speaking on a smartphone or computer.
Try it, you may like it!
Sustainable Jersey for Schools New Digital Schools Program
The Digital Schools Program was created In June 2020 to integrate new content into Sustainable Jersey for Schools that strengthens support for schools in meeting the challenges of digital learning and to help bring about a sustainable future for us all. It builds on the legacy of the Future Ready Schools - New Jersey (FRS-NJ) program (which ceased operations in 2019) by integrating FRS-NJ topic areas and content into the Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions (see the Digital Schools History for more detail).
That's it for now!
Enjoy the Tuesday Tech Tips!
Tips from the Tech Coaches
Amy
Having Audio issues with zoom. Here are some helpful tips.
Make sure your Zoom App is updated. Current update should be 5.5.5.
Check you audio settings
For students whose audio is muffled, make sure their audio is not at the highest level.
Students can refresh their app and keep minimal tabs opened.
Connie
Teacher Tips: How to Reduce Screen Time When School Is Online. Learn more.
Myra
Better privacy when screen sharing with muted web notifications
Now when you’re sharing your screen, Chrome will automatically hide the content of web pop-up notifications. This includes notifications from Google Chat, email notifications, and other third party websites. | Learn more.
Ted
Need to insert an emoji from your Mac on the fly? Press Control+Command+Spacebar and the Emoji box will pop up! 😎