CT GAFE - Slides #1 - Introduction

If you have ever used PowerPoint, then you understand what a presentation tool looks like. While it is nearly impossible to go through all of the minor differences, Google Slides is Google’s answer to Microsoft PowerPoint. WIth Google Slides, you have the power of Google Drive and Google Docs with your presentation tool.

Google Slides is what you can use to flip your classroom, present new material, or play review games. Google Slides is easy to use and recognize some of the same features. Checkout the ThingLink images below to see how to navigate Google Slides.

Google Slides Right Hand Menu Bar

Google Slides Left Hand Menu Bar

Google Slides Text Editing

Comments

Chromebook Shortcut of the Week - 10/14/2016

This weeks shortcut of the week is to help you project your Chromebook. Due to resolutions, your Chromebook will likely default to the “Extended Screen” mode. If they happens, you will see your desktop background on the screen upon plugging in your Chromebook (your Chromebook needs an HDMI connection, if you need a cable, I can get you one!). In order to change this, you will use the “Ctrl + Full Screen” button. This will quickly switch between the two modes, allowing you to switch back and forth. A quick word to the wise, the extended screen is usually to the right!

Google Apps Update - Columns in Google Docs

Awesome news! Google Docs now supports columns of text! Seriously! Just this week, Google announced and updated Google Docs to include support for columns when working within Google Docs. To get there, it is incredibly easy! Step 1: Highlight the text that you wish to place into columns. Haven't started working yet? Skip the first step! Step 2: Click on the Insert option on the menu bar in Google Docs. Locate and select columns. Step 3: Select the columns that you wish to have. You have the option for a single column (as the Google Doc is likely already set up), two columns, three columns, or more options. Currently, the maximum number of columns supported is three. Step 4: Check out the new columns in your document! Questions? Please do not hesitate to ask!

This week's Chromebook Keyboard Shortcut of the Week is focused on helping you be more productive, especially with multiple tabs open at once. By using the "Ctrl" key and a number, you can quickly jump to the open tab that corresponds with that number! For instance, if you need to be in tab 3, you can quickly push "Ctrl + 3" to take you to it. Overall, this helps to jump through keys, especially if you are looking at multiple sources of information at the same time. I like to use this to help me jump between tabs without having to move my mouse of find my mouse on my screen! If you have any questions, please let me know!

Comet Tech

Search This Blog