50 Timesaving Tech “Hacks” for Educators Presented by: Dr. Danielle Bond

How much time could you save if you had an assistant?

Tech Hack #1 www.doodle.com Scheduling Website Schedule multiple people for a common time Web-based Teachers

Tech Hack #1 www.doodle.com Scheduling Website Schedule multiple people for different days & times Example: Parent – teacher conferences Web-based

Tech Hack #2 Use Voice Activated Technology such as Okay Google or Hey Siri It can send text messages while you are busy

Tech Hack #3 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri It can read text messages back to you before you send!

Tech Hack #4 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri It can read incoming text

Tech Hack #5 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri Create reminders when you are busy

Tech Hack #6 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri Set timer & alarm for you while you teach

Tech Hack #7 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri It does math

Tech Hack #8 Use Okay Google & Hey Siri Can help you with directions

Tech Hack #9 QR Readers such as Red Laser

Tech Hack #10 Tiny Scanner

Tech Hack #11 Google Earth

Tech Hack #12 iMovie- Make a Trailer

Tech Hack #13 Upload videos from phone to One Drive, Google, or AirDrop for easy sharing

Tech Hack #14 Amazon Gift Card

Tech Hack #15 Guided Access Keeps iPad locked on one app

Proof x TECH as Poof Reader

Tech Hack #16 Text to Speech Software Natural Reader Free Web-based

Tech Hack #17 Use Assistive Technology Text-to-speech options Speak selection on iOS

Tech Hack #18 Use Assistive Technology

Tech Hack #19 Use Dictation To spell words For alternative method for expressive language

Use Tech to Assist with Planning

Digital Lesson Planbook Tech Hack #20 www.chalk.com Digital Lesson Planbook Web-based

Tech Hack #21 Color coded schedule Web-based

Tech Hack #22 Add Standards to Lesson Plans Web-based

Tech Hack #23 Add Attachments to Lesson Plans Web-based

Tech Hack #24 Copy & Move Lessons Web-based

Tech Hack #25 Share Lessons Web-based

Tech Hack #26 Tracks Standards Covered Web-based

Tech Hack #27 Does your mapping Web-based

Tech Hack #28 Access to Your Lesson Plans Everywhere Web-based

Use Tech to Assist with Sound

Tech Hack #29 Use a Portable PA System - Wireless

Tech Hack #30 Portable PA System – Plays Music Rechargeable Battery

Tech Hack #31 Bluetooth Music Any school event Festivals Baseball games *Family camping trips

Tech Hack #32 1/8 to 1/8

Tech Hack #33 Create Playlist with Concentration Music Brewer, Chris Boyd. "Johns Hopkins University School of Education Music and Learning: Integrating Music in the Classroom." Johns Hopkins University School of Education Music and Learning: Integrating Music in the Classroom. N.p., 1995. Web. 28 Nov. 2016. <http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/strategies/topics/Arts%20in%20Education/brewer.htm>.

Tech Hack #34 Voice Memo

Tech Hack #35 Projector screen saver with relaxing music

Use Tech to Assist with Photos

Tech Hack #36 Save Photo Message on Lock Screen

Tech Hack #37 Burst Photo

Tech Hack #38 Edit Photos

Tech Hack #39 Google Photos Free Photo Storage Web-based

Tech Hack #40 Take photos of great ideas

Tech Hack #41 Video- Step by step process

Use Tech to Save Time After School

Tech Hack #42 Order take out Save restaurant’s phone #

Tech Hack #43 Order take out Pay before

Tech Hack #44 Find Friends

Tech Hack #45 Audible

Tech Hack #46 Phone charge faster when turned off

Tech Hack #47 Turn off notifications to save battery

Tech Hack #48 Keep a drawstring bag in bag with earbuds, a charger, and portable charger. Great Present Idea

Using Tech to Get to Places Faster

Tech Hack #49 Consider Ridesharing Such as Uber or Lyft Can save money if paying for parking Makes life easier

Tech Hack #50 WAZE Free community-based traffic and navigation app