Tech Tip Archive

Google Apps Tips

• How to Add Hyperlinks to Docs, Presentations, Emails, Etc.

• Live Grading with Google Docs

• Transfer Ownership of Google Drive*

• Voice to Text in Google Docs*

• How to Download PDFs on Chromebooks*

• How to Force Copy a Google Document*

• How to Add Color to Google Drive*

• Utilizing Shortcuts in Google Drive

• How to Use Google Tasks 

• How to Add Your Voice to Google Slides

• Receiving Emails for Google Form Submissions

• Accessibility Features in Chromebooks: Select-to-Speak and On-Screen Keyboard

• Creating YouTube Playlists

• Adding Fonts into Google Docs (and Slides)

• Removing Ads From a YouTube Video Trick

• Using the .new Shortcut to Create New Google Files 

• How to Use Google Keep 

• Google Drive Security Update 

• How to Create a Google Meet With a Lookup Code 

• How to Record Video to Google Slides 

• Microsoft Word vs Google Docs: A Comparison 

• How to Color Code and Add Emojis to your Google Drive*

Google Chrome Tips

• How to Group Tabs in Google Chrome

• Creating Bookmark Folders in Chrome

• Zooming in and Out of Websites

• How to Update Google Chrome*

• Open Specific Webpages in Chrome*

• Google Search Bar Tools

• Google Chrome: Quick Tips and Tricks

• Black Menu Extension for Google Chrome*

• How to Use Sir-Links-a-Lot to Share Google Files 

• How to Change your Theme in Google Chrome 

• Features for Google Chrome Tabs 

Google Classroom Tips

• Archive Old Google Classrooms 

• Google Classroom Originality Reports*

• New Google Classroom YouTube Feature

• How to Customize Permissions for Students in Google Classroom

• Post Announcements/Assignments to Specific Students in Google Classroom

• Scheduling Multiple Assignments in Google Classroom

• How to Change Notification Settings in Google Classroom

• Rich Text Feature in Google Classroom

• How to Reset or Hide a Google Meet Link in Google Classroom

Email Tips

• Creating a Template Email

• How to properly report an email as Phishing

• How to Create an Email Signature in Outlook

• How to Create an Automatic Reply*

• Making Folders and Rules in Outlook*

• How to Use @mentions to Get Someone's Attention in Outlook 

• How to Determine the Difference Between Phishing and Junk (Spam) E-mails

• How to Add a Hyperlink to Text in Microsoft Outlook

• How to Change from Focused Inbox to All Mail

• Inserting an Image or .GIF into an Outlook Message

• Changing the Font in the Inbox for a Specific Sender in Outlook

• How to Create a Rule for a Specific Sender in Outlook

• How to Add a Profile Photo To Outlook Mail *

• How to Create a Contact Group in Outlook

• Organize Your Email With Categories

• Organize your Email in Outlook: Part 1

• How to Enroll and Retrieve Messages in Mimecast

Microsoft Tools & Tips

• Introducing Microsoft Teams*

• Screenshots with the Snipping Tool*

• Using the Sticky Notes App*

• Adding Emojis and Gifs in Windows

• How to Split Your Screen

• How to Utilize Windows Logo Key

• Introduction to Microsoft Whiteboard

• How to Change What Your Power Button Does

• Window's 10 Shortcuts - Print Screen, Snip-It Tool, and Emoji Keyboard

Synergy (TeacherVue/Gradebook)

• Introducing the TeacherVue Homepage*

• Assignment Note Entry in Gradebook*

• Printing Off Seating Charts from TeacherVUE

• Creating Personalized Grade Comments

• Customize Gradebook Filters and Options Menu

• How to Use the Communication Feature in TeacherVue

Classroom Apps/Programs

• Free PDF Editor with Canva

• How to use Classroomscreen

• Collaborative Whiteboard Tool - Infinity Whiteboard

• How to Use Wheel of Names

• How to Make Interactive Worksheets using EdForm.com

• How to Use Flippity

Other Tips

• How to Create a Technology Work Order Request

• How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication 

• Design Your Own Alphabet with AI 

• Customize PDFs, Print & Save to PDF

• Accessing Classroom by Design

• How to Split Screen

• How to Change Your FUSD Password 

• Using AI to Create To-Do Lists

• Chromebook & Insurance Programs are Extended through Summer*

• Website/Application Approval Form*

• Accessing Staff Resource Links*

• Creating a Maintenance Work Order*

• AI: The Future of Education is Here*

• HR Employee Access Resources

• Access the FUSD Professional Development Calendar

• Creating QR Codes

• How to Scan to Google Drive from the Konica Copiers

• FUSD Technology Badges

• Technology Help & Resources Index

Cyber Security Tips

• Beware of Spoofing and Phishing

• Report Phishing & Malicious Emails*

• Introduction to Be Internet Awesome

• Don't Get Lured in with Phishing Schemes (Part 2)

• Don't Get Lured in with Phishing Schemes