Four Ways to Share Google Docs Sir Links-a-Lot is a must-have Google Chrome extension that provides four quick options to share Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Drawings. Not only does it have a great name, but Sir Links-a-Lot creates custom sharing links for your files with just a few clicks. I created all four types… Read more
Custom QR Code Generator QR codes have become so common in many settings that they tend to blend in. I still remember being surprised by how many people approached me at my 2014 ISTE poster session to ask how I made my QR codes. Unfortunately, they were made with SnippQR, which has long since passed… Read more
Gzaas is a simple, but useful, tool every teacher needs on their bookmarks bar. Need to share something quickly or spontaneously with your class? Go to Gzaas.com, type what you want to share, and click “gzaas it.” Anything you type will be turned into a full-screen message; no toying around with font sizes required. Click… Read more
Share Bookmarks and Save Time with Sqworl Sqworl.com Simple Visual Bookmarking for Educators Sqworl is a basic bookmarking site. Its simplicity and focus on educators make it a great choice for collecting and sharing bookmarks in your classroom. Get started by creating a free account and making your first “group” or collection. Find and Add… Read more
Bulk QR Code Generator – How to Create Multiple QR Codes at the Same Time QRExplore.com From scavenger hunts, to a QR Code Jenga set, teachers have countless options for using QR codes in the classroom. But creating multiple QR codes at one time can be a time-consuming hassle. The next time you need to create multiple… Read more
News for Kids – Customize the Reading Level, Assign Articles, and More Newsela Newsela.com Finding news for kids can be time consuming. Finding one article that addresses the wide range of reading levels in most classrooms is nearly impossible. Newsela provides teachers with an easy way to find and assign current event articles. It provides all… Read more
OpenMultiple Tabs with One URL and One Click – URL Extender urlext.net It’s easy to save and share links, but I prefer the idea of sharing one URL that will open multiple links with one click. URL Extender allows me to do exactly that. I previously shared BridgeURL as a way to share multiple links with… Read more
Pearltrees www.pearltrees.net Pearltrees has always been much more than a social bookmarking tool — it allows users to collaboratively gather websites, photos, and notes and organize them into visually appealing collections (similar to folders). It’s a great way for teachers and students to share resources. They recently rolled out a major update that adds a suite… Read more
www.bitly.com A link shortener is a handy way to take long, hard to remember URLs and shorten them into something that is much more manageable. My favorite, Bitly, is not only free and easy to use, but it also lets you create custom URLs. Just paste a long link into the text box on the… Read more
SnippQR http://qr.snipp.com The easiest way to gather resources and information at ISTE was through the scanning of QR Codes. One quick scan with a free reader sent me directly to all the resources I needed for most of the sessions I attended. Several attendees asked what I used to make the QR codes for my Twitter in The Classroom… Read more
