Friday, May 27, 2022

An Easy Way to Get Started Using Dropdown Menus in Google Docs

  

Recently, Google Docs added a new Dropdown menu feature. It can be easily accessed by typing the "@" symbol. The first time you try it, it will be at the top of the menu that appears. After the first time, it will be located at the bottom. Scroll down to access the feature. It can also be found via the Insert menu on the top toolbar. 


When you select Dropdown, you will be prompted to create a new dropdown or use a previous one. You will be given the options to use their preset options as well. 


When creating your own Dropdown, by default, you can create 4 options, but you have the ability to color code them and add or subtract options. 


Below is an example of what this feature can look like. In the example, I have written a narrative with Dropdown menus inserted at strategic points. This can be a comprehension exercise for students to show knowledge of the characters in a story. The Dropdown will show one of the options, but if the student thinks the option is incorrect, they can click it to change the name to the correct answer. 


Below you can see the three sample Dropdowns and the available options.




This is just one simple way to begin using the new Google Docs Dropdown feature. How might you use this feature in your role? 



Friday, May 20, 2022

Google Certification Update in COJUSD

 


This school year, we have reignited our drive to get as many educators as possible to earn Google Certification. So far this year, we have quite a few who have passed the Level 1 and Level 2 exams in addition to many doing recertification for the Level 1 exam. Both Level 1 and Level 2 certifications last three years. Take a look below at our newly minted Google Certified Educators Level 1, Level 2 and re-certified Level 1.

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Betsy Lutz, Blake Kelley, Isaak Gomez, Daljit Singh, Gary Roldan, Taylor Linn, Yanet Parra, Irma Garcia, Darlene Isaak, Karina Moya, Carol Montag, Gloria Carrillo, Gracie Valdez, Karina Milligan, Nora Celis, Joanna Green, Kaylee Cardosa. Denise Vanderwall, Julie Capistran, Miguel Gutierrez

Google Certified Educator Level 2

Chris Swanson, Felicia Valencia, Melissa Troncozo, Daljit Singh, Megan Thiessen

Google Certified Educator Level 1 Re-Certified

Chris Swanson, Jennifer Orosco, Kelly Pennebaker, Melissa Troncozo, Felicia Valencia, Nichole Jimenez