How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer

GotTechED the Podcast&nbsp;Episode #114:&nbsp; How to Get EdTech Organized This SummerWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 114 called “How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer” &nbsp; In this episode, we’ll share 11 tips for organizing your files, emails, and everything else digital.&nbsp; We’ll also take a look at some summertime edtech PD for the 2022 summer season.&nbsp; This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: Summer PDIt’s not too late to get out and join some great summertime PDIn-person and virtual workshops from edtechteacher.org: https://edtechteacher.org/summer/ISTE’s summer learning academy from ISTE: https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/Check out your favorite edtech tool’s programming: https://www.screencastify.com/education/universitySegment 2:&nbsp; 11 Tips for Getting EdTech Organized &nbsp; 8:00What do you do with your free time in the summer?&nbsp; Finally might have some time to get edtech organized …Clean up your Google DriveLog-in via Chrome browser, not desktop appStart by taking limiting your folders, have no more than 10, put folders in folders if you have moreSearch by file size and date to delete old things you haven’t looked at in yearsColor-code your folders (right click and change color) &nbsp; &nbsp; 14:40 internet drop?NEW - You can now Ctrl+C Ctrl+V and Ctrl+X to cut copy and paste drive filesAdd an asterisk for important files and folders, keeping them at the top of your listEdtechDuplicate File FinderGoogle Checker PlusFolgoTake stock of your hardware - ask for what you might need&nbsp; 22:00Second monitor?Webcam?Tablet for digital writing and drawing?Wireless mouse?Docking station?Chargers?Class sets of headphones, chargers, etc?Create an EdTech Playlist for next year’s studentsOn a google doc, list out all the tech and skills that students need to have in your classFor me: Screencastify, typing equations, calculator use, ptable.com, etc.Gamify it with some challenges and competitionsBuild this into your first day of school activities&nbsp;Create Gmail Templates for the upcoming school year&nbsp;First, turn on the feature in Advanced Settings.&nbsp; Then write the email, click the 3 dots, and Save as Template.&nbsp;Where are you with your passwords?Use a third party password saving service likeLastpassMake a handwritten list to keep on file at your homeStart a class website that houses everything your students needGoogle Sites is easiest to use and get goingCheck your local hard drive storageIn Windows, select the Start Button, System, Storage.&nbsp; This will give you a look at how much free space you have.&nbsp; Toggle on storage sense to manage it if you’re running low.If you’re low, consider moving stuff over to your cloud storage driveClean up that desktop, delete, use folders, only keep things that you actively use on a regular basisDelete your downloads folder or clear the recycle binManage your browser bookmarksClick and drag them to change positions, move the most commonly used ones to the far leftCan create folders of related bookmarks for different projectsChallenge - try and get all bookmarks visible on one screen without having to use the drop-down overflow menuManage Your ExtensionsAt top of Chrome browser click the little puzzle piece and click on manage extensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click Update or Remove ones you dont useExtensity is a great extension that can turn them off or on as neededOrganize your Gmail accountStart using labels!Start Archiving old ones you haven’t looked atIf you have an overflowing inbox, make the unread emails appear at the top.&nbsp; Go to Settings, Inbox Tab, and change Inbox Type to Unread FirstChange the display settings to work for you.&nbsp; Click the Cog and Display Density (choose from Default, Comfortable, or Compact)Putting hashtags in your emails can make them quickly searchable laterStart Snoozing emails you know you won’t get to until laterTake advantage of Google CalendarUse the checkboxes under My Calendars to toggle on and off which types of events you seeClick the plus sign under Other Calendars to create your own calendarsChrome Extension<a...