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In an earlier post, I wrote about the use of scripts within our Google Apps for Education domain. The scripts that are available in Google Drive make some everyday tasks automated with very little set up and no need to know any coding. Scripts exist that will auto score assessments taken in a Google form, pull data from a Google spreadsheet and auto fill a document template, create folders and subfolders that are shared for easy classroom set up on Google Drive, and so much more. The script that I will share today, called  Flubaroo , will auto score any assessment that is given via a Google spreadsheet. It requires very little setup, but will save precious time that is spent pouring over individual student papers to grade a quick quiz or even longer assessments. Before we begin talking about this script, though, one principle of Google scripts must be mentioned. Each script must be "installed" and authorized for each document in Google drive. So, even though you may

In my last post, I   discussed Google Drive and the Coeur d'Alene Schools District's Google Apps for Education domain. Now, we have more ways to integrate this resource with apps that don't support Google Drive with in-app connections. One such application is the iWork suite offered by Apple (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote). At first glance, one might think that you are unable to use the two together, but using the iWork app and the Google Drive app together, a connection can be made very easily. The thing that we all have to get used to, which took me a little bit to wrap my brain around, was that Google Drive is now cloud storage, not just for Google formatted, Google friendly documents. I can put any kind of document that I want in my Google Drive for safe keeping. This does not mean that Google can open it, but it does mean that I can save it there and access it from accessible programs or apps anywhere that I need to.  In order to do this, I follow the steps belo

Welcome back everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that I'm very excited to be back here this year and embarking on a new adventure for our district. Since we have not had a technology coach for a very long time, I am honored to be in this position and I hope to work with as many students and teachers in the district as possible.   I plan to use this blog to promote different technology tips and tricks throughout the year. Please remember to check back and see what new things I have for you each time.   Also, please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like some support with any technology that we have or you are hoping to use. I'm just an email away and will get back to you very quickly.