How to get vacation pictures on your IPhone to Google Drive

When I go on vacation these days, my IPhone 5 is what I use to take pictures.  I could use an upgrade to get a better quality camera but for now it works fine and it is what I have in my possession most of the time.  Go with what is easy, right?  So after a vacation, I may want to save some pictures from my iPhone onto my Google drive to use for a blog post. For example, here is a gorgeous pic of the Flatirons in Boulder Colorado that I took on a recent trip there.

To get this picture here on this blog post, this is what I did:

1. If you don't have it downloaded already, download the Google Drive app on to your iPhone.

2. Sign in to your Google account in the Google Drive App

3. Now you should be in the app all logged in.

4. If you want to put the pictures into a new folder click the blue + circle and add a new folder giving it a meaningful name such as "Jean's Colorado trip 2017"

5. Then open up that new folder and click the blue + circle and upload from your Iphone Photos and Videos

6. Now you can select what photo album that you want to get pictures from on your IPhone.

7. I select My Photostream

8. Then I tap on the pictures that I want to upload to my Google Drive.

9. Then tap on blue upload "UPLOAD" in the upper right side of the screen

10. You can see the photos uploading on your screen.  I usually just let them hang out and finish without doing anything else on the phone until they are completed uploading.

Now you can log into your Google Apps and use the photos that you have put in your Drive.

Pokemon Go - Is it a fad?

Pokemon Go - Is it a fad?

No doubt you have heard someone mention Pokemon Go in the past month or so since it's release.  It is a mobile version of the Game Boy video game that was popular in the 1990's . Most cell phones allow you to play the app and it uses the gps on the phones to allow the player to track and catch Pokemon characters and things.  The catch is you have to be moving to make progress in the game so suddenly kids are getting out on their bikes, running and walking to play the game.  I for one am delighted to hear that there is something encouraging kids, teens and adults to get up and move!  

I was recently at tech conference in my state, Vermont and the question came up as to whether using Pokemon Go for the upcoming school year should be allowed or not.  Besides the fact that it would be next to impossible to block the game technologically at school, what came to mind for me is to use the health component of this game to create some healthy activities using Pokemon Go.

How about:

• Scavenger hunts using the game
• Walking groups using the game locally
• Competing with other classmates with goals to build a "gym" or work on high scores in the game
• After school club 
• Health class activities
• Advisory activities at the H.S. level

What do you think about the use of this game in an educational environment?  Leave me a comment below.

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20 Instant Google Searches your Students need to know!

Here are 20 Instant Google Searches your Students Need to Know

http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/05/google-search-cards.html

Easy online voice recorder

www.vocaroo.com is a great online tool that works with mac, pc and chromebooks to record voice directly from their webpage and then allows you to share the recording or download it in various formats.  Next time you need to make a quick recording give Vocaroo a try!  

Free high quality images for you to use in your next project

Do you ever need some nice high quality pictures for a presentation you are working on, or a webpage that you want to use and not violate copyright?  Do you want to add some pictures to a document to make them pop?  My favorite source of free, high quality images that you can use in presentations, documents, blogs and webpages is https://pixabay.com/  You do not have to create an account either!  Just click on the picture you like and download it and use it freely in your project! The two pictures in this post are from pixabay.com

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Would you mind please taking a quick survey for me?

I've been updating things here at JTCT. What are your burning tech needs? I would be most grateful if you would take this short 2 minute survey. https://jean36.typeform.com/to/AR4Zl6

Find a Google map using zip code

Here is a quick Tip to see a Google Map using a zip code

• Go to www.google.com 
• In the Google search line type: zipcode map and it will give you a map of that location. 

For example, to get a map of Burlington Vermont I would type in the Google search box:

05401 map

How do I edit a PDF file?

Need to edit a PDF file? Use Zamzar.com to convert your document to a wide variety of formats including Open Office and Microsoft Office.

How easy is that?!

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Forgot Password? How to prevent forgetting passwords!

Forgot your password? How to prevent forgetting your Logins!

 

Are you using the same password with many of your online accounts that you sign into? Do you use one generic password and username you use on all your major sites. Don’t wait until your site gets hacked and you have a lot of hassles to deal with to protect your acounts.   LastPass - a fantastic tool that remembers all your login credentials in one vault accessible only by you.

It is the last password you will have to remember.

Every time you login to a site or sign up to a new tool or app, asks whether you want to remember your password, and you simply say yes, save it under a category and you’re done.

Autofill can be set up for sites you use frequently.

It is  convenient when you are using a computer that is not yours.  You just login in to the LastPass website and then you can access sites you often use and log into them!  

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Google Chrome Ninja Tips and Tricks!

Off to Vermont Fest to talk about Google Chrome Ninja Tips and Tricks!

Each year there is an educational technology conference held in Vermont called Vermont Fest.
https://sites.google.com/a/vita-learn.org/vermontfest2013/ 

I am excited to be presenting at this conference where I will be doing a workshop around how to use some of the more advanced features of the Google Chrome Browser including the Apps and Extensions.
Here is my presentation if you'd like to have a look!
 

How to create an online photo slideshow that you can share with others!

How to create an online photo slideshow that you can share with others!
A recent vacation made me realize that I wanted to put together some photo slideshows to share.  Here is a quich-n-easy way to make a nice one! You can easily share this slideshow on Facebook, your webpage, Pinterest

How to change default font and spacing in Google Docs

I just recently had this video shared with me and it is quick and has 2 nice tips for setting your default font and line spacing in Google Docs!  Hope you find it as helpful as I did!

Summer Tech Tip!!

My Tech Tip for you is to enjoy your summer, unplug if you can and get outside! Maybe even grow a garden!!
Take a look at my early season garden using a Picasa Web Album! 


 Check out Ron Finley in the fantastic Ted Talk about:A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA

Next Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons starts May 23 online!

Are you in?  If you would like to move your computer work into a more flexible and online area where you can work collaboratively with others, then this is the class for you!
Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons is all online.  All you need is a computer with a webcam  and microphone to attend.  Sessions cover file organization, documents, calendars, and presentations.  Click this link for more information and to sign up!  Next session starts May 23 at 5:30pm EST.

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Gmail - more emoji icons

When you send Gmail, would you like to increase the number of emoticons that you can use??

To enable Extra Emoji, click on the gear in the upper right of the Google Mail window, select Settings, and click on the Labs link. Scroll down through the Labs (alpha order) to locate Extra Emoji. You can also enter "emoji" in the Labs search field to show the Extra Emoji Lab. Click the Enable radio button. Finally, at the top or bottom of the window, click the Save Changes button. Extra Emoji will be enabled and you'll be returned to Google Mail.

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Backup your files, clean up your computer and delete what you don't need!

·         Clean your keyboard. After eating at your desk, crumpling papers, opening boxes, who knows what junk and residue is in your keyboard? Use a duster to eliminate any nasty particles and buildup in your keyboard to make it look like new again.

·         Go through all your emails. . Take some time out each day to delete old emails and unsubscribe from subscriptions that you get that are no longer of interest!

·         Clean up your digital trail. Remember that blog you started, wrote a few posts for, then never logged in again? Make sure if an employer Google’s your name that all content is appropriate and relevant. Deactivate any old accounts you no longer use, although keep in mind that information may not be gone forever.

·         Delete what you're not using . Go through your phone or tablet and delete any apps that you haven't used in a couple months, so they're not taking up space on your device. Same goes for files on your computer -- delete what you don't need.

·         Backup your files. Make sure that you are backing up your files to an external hard drive or out to the cloud.  You will thank me later.

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How to convert Microsoft Word to GoogleDocs

In this short video I will show you how to convert a Microsoft Word document into a Google Doc.
I get asked this question a lot so I thought it would be helpful to show you how to move your Word documents into the cloud to your online Google account and use it in Google Documents.  It is really not that complicated.  Watch this video and please leave me any questions or comments you have in the comments below.

If you want to learn more about how to use Google Docs consider taking my new online class - Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons.  Early Bird discount for GoogleDocs in 4 Easy Lessons online class ends Monday. Sign Up and Learn from the comfort of home! http://www.jeanthecomputertutor.com/home/google-workshop
 Peace,
Jean

Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons

I am delighted to share with you an exciting new online class that I am offering called, Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons.  Do you need some relief understanding how to use online tools to help with productivity and working with customers or other co-workers or family and friends?  Google has created an amazing suite of online tools to help you share documents, create presentations, use online calendars and get organized.

 This is a 4 part weekly series of 1 hour long workshops that I have offered previously only  in person.  In this 4 week series you can learn the basics of getting started with Google Docs - an online office suite of tools as well as an online calendar system that I now personally can't live without.  This class is all online so you can take it in the comfort of your own home.  We will meet together online and I will be there to help you all along the way.  All you need is a computer with a good internet connection.  I am limiting this first session which starts in mid January to only 10 students so if this is something you have been wanting to get up to speed on, now is the time to sign up.  I am offering an early bird signup price until Jan 1.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up now.

As we wrap up 2012, I am grateful for all the lessons and milestones that have happened this year.  I am also grateful for my family, friends, and you, my online tribe for your love and support.  May you take some time this week to relax and enjoy some space and time to recharge and renew as we move towards a New Year!
Peace in the New Year,
Jean the Computer Tutor

GoogleDocs: How to charge the side, top and bottom margins

When using GoogleDocs, a common question I hear is, "How do I change the margins on the documents?"

To change the margins: log into your Gmail account and click on the "Drive" at the top of the screen to get into your a Google Doc.

Click the "File" button, then click "Page Setup" to open the "Page Setup" dialog window.

Locate the "Margins" section. This section contains text boxes that allow you to set the document's top, bottom, left and right margins.

 

Click "OK" to save your changes.

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Send Webpage Link with Gmail using Chrome

This tutorial will show you how to add the "Send Link with Gmail" to your Chrome browser so you can quickly send a website link to someone via email fast and easily.

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