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Unique and ArrayFormula Make Counting and Occurrence in a Column a Breeze!

Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 by Lori

How many are on each bus?  In a Google Form, I am collecting bus information with three options to choose from.  I needed a way to count the number of occurrences of each, so I know how many are on each bus.  Following the instructions found here: https://www.extendoffice.com/documents/excel/4707-google-sheets-count-number-of-occurrence.html, I was able to easily accomplish it!  I did…

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Smile for the Camera, Smile for the Zoom Meeting, Just Smile!

Posted on November 23, 2020October 6, 2021 by Lori

I have been delivering my college classes via Zoom for eighteen months, now.  I have learned, and am continuing to learn, different tips and tricks to use to make the classes more engaging to better fit student needs. One of the small, but powerful tips I now incorportate into all of my life more is…

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Screencasting Certification with Screencastify!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Lori

https://www.screencastify.com/course/genius?utm_source=app&utm_medium=notification&utm_campaign=genius_launch_07_15_19 Screencastify is a screencasting tool that allows you to record your computer screen and your webcam. In this one hour certification course, you can hone and prove your skills in screencasting.

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Jada, Jada, Jada, Jada, Jing, Jing, Jing

Posted on July 2, 2019January 20, 2020 by Lori

Well, I’m not sure if Jing got its name from this old-time tune, but Jing certainly is a fun tool to use. Download Jing from TechSmith at https://www.techsmith.com/download/jing/ After you agree to the “Fine Print” (the EULA), click on Install, and you are on you way!  I did have to allow my computer access to install;…

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Connect with Zoom for a Free Online Meeting of 40 Minutes or Less!

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Lori

I use Zoom for online orientations and optional synchronous meetings for my online classes. By signing up for a basic account, you can have 40 minutes for your meeting, for 100 participants!  You have a full suite of online meeting tools at your fingertips including the ability to record the meeting for later viewing for…

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Lorem Ipsum – Generate Filler Content

Posted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by Lori

Sometimes, you just want to test out your formatting for a long document or a website, but you haven’t created the content, yet  Lorem Ipsum to the rescue!  It has long been used in both print and the web as a placeholder until the “real” content is available..Recently, I found this site that will not…

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Up for the Challenge!

Posted on January 7, 2019January 9, 2019 by Lori

I ran across this  30 Days Blog Challenge (I’m #246 — but the link is wrong). I started my blog back in 2005 as a place to store my thoughts, share things I have learned with others, and as a “file cabinet” to find things easier.  It has always been more of a personal blog than…

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Participating in an Educational Twitter Chat

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Lori

I find it easier to use some Twitter Tool for the chat (I use TweetDeck . Be sure to log in a bit earlier and set up your TweetDeck (if using).  You will probably be asked to introduce yourself, so why not have that typed and ready to go! Always use the hashtag associated with the chat. …

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Grammarly Makes Your Writing Smooth

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Lori

You  might once have been a great speller, but now do you rely heavily on that little red underline and autocorrect?  Well, you’re not alone! Recently, I stumbled across Grammarly Apps that connects to Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and Windows.  As you are typing, Grammarly is hard at work making sure what you are typing makes sense…

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Don’t Have Clickers? Use Plickers!

Posted on November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 by Lori

Clickers are a physical device used with some software that helps you quiz and poll your students.  Sometimes, textbooks are bundled with clickers and questions to be used specifically with a given textbook. What if you don’t have access to those? Welcome, Plickers!  Plickers allow you to print out (or order) cards that students hold up…

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