Day 2 - Learning:
Google Keep- The functions that really appealed to me were the fact that you could use them as a 'checklist' and adapt it accordingly for groceries. I like the fact that it can be used on you phone too and the ability of the 'app' to add people like my wife. I thought it was interesting if you turn on your location services and you apply a particular setting, you can actually get notified of the note when you drive past the location like the supermarket. I also liked the picture text grab tool, very handy for things like close reading activities.
Google Meet- It was interesting to learn how to share your screen so that everyone else could see what you were looking at and so you could talk to it. I liked the fact that it automatically mutes your microphone when there is over a certain number of people on the call. I found it easiest to set up the Google Meet via Google Calendar. What was neat was that I could also add a location as well. The raising hand signal was also helpful. I did get kicked off the 'meet' on a couple of occasions which was annoying.
Google Mail- I loved being able to categorize my email into 3 folders (Primary/Social and Promotional) and my email then applying this automatically.
Taming tabs- I found this useful especially the 'pinning' aspect of it . One Tab was a good extension for bringing all your tabs into one place and then also restoring tabs. Could be useful when managing reading groups ect.
Google Calendar- I liked the appointment slots and the colour coding that you could format the slots with.
How to embed a video on your blog:
-First change your settings in share and make sure 'anyone with the link can view'
-Double click on the video
-Next go to the 3 dots and go 'open in a new window'.
-Next go back to the 3 dots and hit 'embedd item' and when the box comes up copy that text.
Then go to your blog and hit the pencil drop down in the top left corner and go to the HTML view and then paste the text you copied in there. Go back to the compose view and voila.
Fantastic Mr Gold, love the positivity - even when when you were kicked off the meet. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteWell done Mr Gold, cleaver clogs embedding the video.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your great notes on how to embedddddddd your video... very helpful
ReplyDeleteKia ora Mr Gold,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very practical read. I enjoyed the applications you are finding for the things you are learning. You are more than welcome to go back and add in to your blog things you have tried out at home and in your classroom.
Ngā mihi,
Sharon
Kia ora Cam
ReplyDeleteThe skills learnt on the DFI have certainly enabled me to streamline my work flow. Some of the skills seem so logical that I wondered why I hadn’t worked them out earlier however it was having the time to practice and set up my systems as part of the DFI that made the difference. Over time it has been a matter of developing consistency eg with using folders and labels for emails that has really paid off. Being able to locate something quickly is such a timesaver. I’m wondering which of these might become habitual for you?