Cool Features in the Chrome Omnibox

So the Chrome Omnibox has been pretty cool since the beginning, but every once in a while, I notice something that makes the thing even more amazing. Today, for the first time, I discovered the features that allow you to send a website to a device and to create a QR code for the website. No need for an extra program to create QR codes anymore. Just make one from the Omnibox and screenshot it or download it. So easy! To find the features, put your cursor inside the Omnibox and they will appear on the right-side of the box. Enjoy!

#21CLHK Presentation -- Google Educator Exam Level 1 Bootcamp

 

Google Admin -- Buildings & Resources

In Google Admin you can add Buildings & Resources, so that teachers can book rooms and materials. The journey starts in the Admin Console where you add the Resource and then people in your domain have access to the Resource in Google Calendar. This video shows how to set of the Resource and how to book one in Calendar. Enjoy!

Find Out Who Owns a Google Site

Students often accidentally turning the editing link for their Google Sites. When this happens, the teacher becomes the owner of the site. Then when the student goes back to edit, they suddenly aren't the owner and usually don't know why. How do you solve the problem? Easy! You can find the information about the owner of a Google Site right on the site itself. There is a small i in the left corner of a Google Site. The i is of course for information. When you click it, it will bring up a small

bar and one link is to Admin. The admin panel will show you the owner of the site was well as the last time it was edited. And now you know where to find out who owns a Google Site. Trust me, if you are using Google Sites with middle school students -- you will need to know this trick!

Remember Folks -- There is a Pandemic Happening

 

I came across this tweet from @meghan_lawson that really got me thinking about our work as educators. All too often administrators pile huge burdens of work upon teachers because in the end they know our love of the students will prevail. We will take the extra duty, another class, coach another team, etc, because we don't want kids to miss out on opportunities. Which is why as administrators, we need to do the ethical thing and not put more work on the plate without taking something off. It is OK to end an initiative or push it until later; especially now with this pandemic happening.  It isn't a mark of failure or something to be ashamed of. It is humane. We also need to model it for teachers; we need to show them that we say no to things as well. That we take care of ourselves and encourage them to take care of themselves.