Hacks

Here are some really helpful tips and cheats that will help you as we move along this journey.

Multicolour Contribution

When having students collaborate on an online document, assign individual colours. That way you can track contributions

"Lids Up"

"Lids Down"

Specifically tell your students when they should be accessing a device or having meaningful face to face conversations

Create Folders on Drive

Help students create folders for your class, including sub folders for units, assignments, etc.

Hyperlink

Create links to other documents, sites, videos etc. Highlight the text, clink the hyperlink button (or right click), and add the site or document address

Create Superscript

Highlight the script you would like to make superscript. Once highlighted, hit CTRL and period (.) at the same time. Your result should resemblethis

Create Subscript

Highlight the script you would like to make superscript. Once highlighted, hit CTRL and comma (,) at the same time. Your result should resemblethis

Physical Space

Consider a rethink of your physical space. Collaboration is key, so experiment with different set ups during different activities. You also want to make it easy to see screens when circulating.

Time Activities

Some activities need to be times for logistical reasons. Here a link to an online time:

https://www.timeanddate.com/timer/