Rectangle streamlines window management on your computer. Quickly snap windows to full screen, split them side-by-side or top-to-bottom, or arrange four in a cornered layout, all to optimize your workspace.

• Download Rectangle from Self-Service (Find it in the Technology App  🛟  in the menu bar at the top of your screen)

• Once installed, test it out by dragging any window directly up or to the side.  Once your mouse hits the edge of the screen, a gray rectangle will appear showing you where your window will land when you release it.

• To set up Rectangle's auto-launch feature and custom keyboard shortcuts, click here.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

PRIOR TO RECORDING DAY

• Plan what is going to be said (using a script or storyboard) and practice it ahead of time.

• Plan what images or videos will be shown in the background and download them ahead of time if possible.  If downloading from Google, filter for images with the Creative Commons license (Google Images>Tools>Usage Rights>Creative Commons Licenses).

• Plan the outfit/costume to wear.  Make sure no clothing is green or has green ink.

WHEN RECORDING

• Set the Chromebook on a table or study surface--do not have someone hold it.

• When getting into position, make sure your head is not cut off on your screen and that all you see in the background is the green wall/screen.

• It is often best to position yourself on the left or right side of the screen as opposed to the center so background images/videos can be viewed.

• Speak slowly, clearly, and in a strong voice.

• Do not look down and solely read from a note card or paper.

If you have a student who needs to access the Spanish version of your McGraw-Hill textbook, watch this tutorial to see how it can easily be done.

When you make a new Microsoft Word document, the default margins are 1” on top and bottom and 1.25” on the left and right.  Every time you make a new document you have to change it to smaller margins, or you are .  You can change the default so that YOUR choices are the defaults for every document you create.  You can also change from the default font to the font and font size you prefer.

1. Open a new Microsoft Word document.

2. Go to the Format menu and choose Document.

3. Change the margins to what you like on a regular basis, for example, .75 all around.

4. In the very lower left corner, click the Default button.

5. When asked if you want to change the default settings for page setup, choose Yes.  Now, every time you make a new document, your margins will be as you set them.  Even so, you can always change them for any individual document if you need to.  

6. To change the default font and font size, go to the Format menu and choose Font and set the default font and size to be what you want.  

Not looking to print?  Try going pageless in Google Docs.  This setting lets you create continuously scrolling documents without page breaks.  Try it by going to the Format menu and choosing Switch to Pageless format.  This is a great option for fillable student worksheets and meeting agendas.

As a reminder how to set up your Wacom tablet or customize your settings, check out this reference guide.  

Click here to request student licenses for your project.  

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

PRIOR TO RECORDING DAY

• Plan what is going to be said (using a script or storyboard) and practice it ahead of time.

• Plan what images or videos will be shown in the background and download them ahead of time if possible.  If downloading from Google, filter for images with the Creative Commons license (Google Images>Tools>Usage Rights>Creative Commons Licenses).

• Plan the outfit/costume to wear.  Make sure no clothing is green or has green ink.

WHEN RECORDING

• Set the Chromebook on a table or study surface--do not have someone hold it.

• When getting into position, make sure your head is not cut off on your screen and that all you see in the background is the green wall/screen.

• It is often best to position yourself on the left or right side of the screen as opposed to the center so background images/videos can be viewed.

• Speak slowly, clearly, and in a strong voice.

• Do not look down and solely read from a note card or paper.

Here's a very quick refresher on how to embed a YouTube video in your Google Slide.    

If you need to export a video you edited in iMovie and upload it to YouTube, this tutorial is for you.

Click this link to see the steps to access your attendance logs from any of your Zoom meetings.