Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1449741
Clever, Teacher-Tested Tech Hacks From dropping a pin into online texts to teaching students the art of checklists, you can up your edtech game By Paige Tutt A F T E R M O N T H S O F remote and hybrid instruction, many teachers have become accomplished technology users, leveraging sophisticated tech tools to facilitate learning both in and out of the classroom. But like any area of expertise, there are always smart ways to sharpen skills, streamline workloads and increase accessibility. While social media can tend to feel like an #edtech fire- hose, it can also be a rich resource — especially once you home in on teachers curating useful advice they 've learned on the job. Here are seven standout teacher-sourced tech tips. Magnify Your Caption Size in YouTube When playing a YouTube video in class, it might be difficult for all students to see and read the captions clearly, but this simple trick eliminates the problem: After selecting closed captions, simply press the + (plus) key on your key- board to increase the text size. Pressing the − (minus) key decreases the text size. (Tip courtesy of Tony Vincent.) 2 Present Google Slides With Live Captions To boost accessibility in Google Slides, try switching on automatic captioning, which displays the speaker 's words alongside each slide. After entering presentation mode, hover your cursor in the bottom left corner of your screen to bring up the menu. Click the three dots, then select Captions preferences, and Toggle captions (English only). Google will listen as you present and transcribe your words as you speak. (Tip courtesy of Jessica Adams.) 1 47 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 2 7 T T E C H T I P S