Deb Norton Tech

Today is December 10, 2021! We are already in the double digits of December.   This week I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the SLATE Conference . SLATE stands for (School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education).  I can't even tell you how nice it was to be back in person to learn and share with educators from all over the Midwest. I feel so inspired! Here are a few quick takeaways from SLATE.  Spinnerwheel.com lets you add more than one wheel to your screen. As a matter of fact, you can add and save up to eight wheels on a page!   You can add images, text, numbers and percentages.  The  wheels can be used independently or at the same time. There are many settings to choose from for each wheel, including colors, backgrounds and sounds. This  Christmasify extension will add falling snow to any webpage.  The DF for YouTube (Distraction Free for YouTube) extension eliminates all adds for YouTube videos including the ads at th...

Four Must Have Add-Ons or Extensions  for your 2018-2019 School Year! Welcome back everyone! I hope your Summer was spent with family and friends, enjoying the best things in life! To kick off the new school year I would like to share four awesome add-ons or extensions that can be used over and over again this year in your classrooms to make your jobs easier and more efficient. #1 SirLinksALot Extension If you are looking to share a Google document, presentation, drawing or sheet, this extension will quickly provide you with the link to share with your students. You have 4 options to choose from. Force a copy - When students click this link they will be asked to make a copy Preview - When students click this link they will see a preview to be able to view, but not copy what you share. Template - When students click this link, they will see a preview and will be able to make a copy by clicking on "Use Template" PDF - When students click this link, the do...