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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Time Saving Tech Tips

Time Saving Chrome Browser Tips
Need to roll a dice? Type "roll a dice" into the Omnibox (address bar) of a Chrome browser.
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Need to flip a coin? Type "flip a coin" into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.
Need a timer? Type "timer" into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.
Need a calculator? Type "calculator" into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.
Need a conversion calculator? Type "conversion calculator" into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.
Need to check the status of a flight? Just type the flight number into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.
Also check out https://www.google.com/flights/ to find the flights!

Need to define a word? Type "define (+ word you need to define)" (i.e. define chemistry) into the Omnibox of a Chrome browser.

Check out David Pogue's Ted Talk for some other great, simple, time saving technology tips.

Google Educator Certification
This week we are working on the Drive lessons and taking the exam. Click here to find the basic Drive lessons and here to find the advanced Drive lessons. You may find the training on Docs helpful as well. You can navigate to this training on the left side of the page. Remember that you will have to pay $15 to take the exam and will reimbursed for the cost of all of your exams upon completing the certification. If you need any help, please email Cassie or Matt!

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