Here are your Tuesday tech tips!...
Many staff have inquired about the notification that comes up when using Google spreadsheets about switching to "new sheets." The question that gets asked... "What is new sheets and should I switch?" This answer to this question can be found in this week's first tech tip...
Tip #1: New Sheets? Old Sheets?...
The basic answer to the above question is that Google has updated spreadsheets. The updated version of Google spreadsheets is "new sheets." New sheets have some improved features from old sheets including the addition of add-ons. Add-ons are tools that you can add to your spreadsheets to increase the capabilities of the spreadsheet. Add-ons are also available in Google documents. There are add-ons that will grade Google form responses collected in a spreadsheet, automate email feedback to students from a spreadsheet, manage the creation and sharing of student documents, etc. Contact me or Matt if you would like personalized training on utilizing add-ons.
Currently about half of our district staff have been automatically switched from old sheets to new sheets. Eventually everyone will be switched. If you have been switched you can access old sheets with this URL: g.co/oldsheets.
Click here for a video that summarizes the improvements you will find in new sheets.
Click here for a video that summarizes add-ons.
Tip #2: Remind101 now includes the ability to attach files to messages
Remind101 is a safe way to stay in touch with students and parents via text message. Students and parents subscribe to a class and teachers send out messages to the class through Remind101 so that there is no exchange of phone numbers. You can now even include attachments with your messages. Click herefor details on setting up Remind101 or visit remind101.com.
Click here for a video about the new attachment feature in Remind101.
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