Technology Tips
Welcome to our tech tip and tutorials page. On this page, you will find quick tips and tricks on various technology apps, software, digital learning, and some extras. We are updating this page often to provide teachers and staff with a central location to find quick "how-to's" that will help inside and outside of the classroom as well as assist with day to day tasks.
If you have an idea for a quick tutorial, please click on our Suggestions? area and drop up a message on something you would like to know or learn more about. Thanks for your support for our Elkin City Schools Technology Team.
Britt, Ricky, Scottie, & Amanda
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Google Meet Tutorials
Setting up Google Meet For IOS (Apple) Devices
Setting up Google Meet for Android devices
Start Google Meet Video Meetings in Gmail
Add Google Meet to Calendar Events
Join a Google Video Meeting from Gmail
Use your phone as your speaker and microphone
Join a Google Meet meeting from Gmail
Join Video Meetings from Android Device
Join Video Meetings from an IOS Device
Join a Google Meet video meeting from a Google Calendar event or Invitation
Google Classroom Tutorials
Getting Started with Google Classroom
How to Create a New Class in Google Classroom
Create an Assignment and Add a Topic in Google Classroom
How to Add Students and Guardians in the Classroom?
How to Create a Quiz from Classroom?
How to Use the Grading Tool in the Classroom?
How to Use the Stream Page?
How to Add Materials?
How to Create Different Assignments in the Classroom?
Syncing Grades from CANVAS to PowerTeacher Pro
Downloading TelWare Phone System to your Mobile Device
Where Do Downloads Go In Google Docs
K-2 Chromebook
Creating a Google Meet using Google Calendar
Connecting to the Internet / Wi-Fi using ECS Chromebook Devices
Creating a Contact Group in Gmail
Print from applications using "Black and White" or "Color" settings
Hold and Private printing to the Toshiba copiers
Chromebooks in the Classroom
Most schools are utilizing Chromebooks for student devices. Ease of use, durability, and cost are just a few reasons this is happening. If you want to see some ideas on how to utilize these devices in your classroom, Google Education videos are a great way to check out some of the features.
Jellybox 3D Features & Printing
This video will give you an introduction to the Jellybox 3D printer. It won the "2017 Best 3D printer for schools".
Introduction to MakerBot 3D Printing
Save documents and emails as PDF files
Print Screen (Takes a picture of your computer screen)
This video demonstrates how to "Print Screen" on a Desktop or Lenovo Yoga Touch.
Edlio Training
We use Edlio hosting for our website. If you are looking for additional help or would like to use that for your classroom site, please let us know. You can also check out the following help topics and videos for additional help.
Click the pic below for a sample.
PowerTeacher Pro Overview
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