5 Useful Google Tips

 Here are 5 useful Google Tips to help you in your classroom.

1. 
   Calculate numbers using the Google Search Bar in Chrome Calculation totals will appear just below your equation OR hit return to have the scientific calendar appear (see right).
2. Use Google Classroom Rubrics You can create, reuse, and grade with rubrics for individual assignments. Rubrics are exportable so that you can use them with multiple assignments and/or share them with other teachers. Import rubrics using Google Sheets - Checkout the Template: Alice Keeler’s Rubric Google Classroom Template
   Some important info about the rubrics:
   50 criteria/rubric 
        Up to 10 performance levels per criteria
   
   
3. Google Classroom - Assign different content to different students. You can select "All Students" or choose specific students to include in the assignment by checking the box next to their names. You can create similar assignments for different students by clicking on "reuse assignment" to create a new assignment. Just change the wording to meet the needs of the different student group.
4. Google Drive Organization To better organize your Google Drive, try color coding folders so that you can quickly locate them. You can also add emoji's to the folder name which also makes it easier to locate. To color code your folder, right click on the folder in Google Drive and select Organize then select the color for the folder.
5. Chrome function keys Use the <CTRL> key + letters below for the functions: N: New Window T: New Tab Z: Undo the last thing you typed C: Copy V: Past X: Cut Use <CTRL> + <Shift> + Letters for the following functions: T: Reopen last closed tab R: Reload the current page W: Close the current window

Aspen Sign in 2024

There is a new procedure for signing into Aspen this year.  The new procedure uses your school Google credentials.  

To log in select - Login with Another Provider.

This will bring up the second screen which selects your Google login credentials.  As long as you are already logged into your school Google account, you will be able to just then click Log In (as below).

FAQ's

What if the Log in with Another Provider does not appear?

If you do not see the option to choose another provider, you have a couple of options to try.

1. Clear your browsing data

 To clear browsing data:

On a WPS laptop while in Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + Del 

On a WPS chromebook while in Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + backspace

Then press the Delete Data button.

2. Choose another browser.

For other browser options, all WPS laptops have Edge and Firefox as alternative browsers. 

What else might I be doing incorrectly?

Using your email address in the Login ID box. 

The current login process is using the "Log in with Another Provider" button, then "Log In" button, which then authenticates with Google. If you do not see these buttons, please try the troubleshoots.

If you need additional help, please do not hesitate to ask your ITS.

What to do when Aspen will NOT connect

When Aspen will not load on your computer, there are a couple of things that you can do.  

Use a different browser

The quickest is to open Microsoft Edge (or another browser) and log into Aspen in that browser.  This will allow you to quickly get working again.  I suggest this method if you are in class and need to take attendance quickly.