Tech Tip, Canvas Calendar

I can't believe I did not know about the Canvas calendar before now! For the most part Canvas is a really great website and system, but sometimes staying on top of assignments can be difficult because they are not always in the same place.  In the calendar, all assignments from all classes are in one area, organized by day they are due, and get crossed off when you do them! So so helpful.  Now that I know this exists I will definitely be customizing my calendar and maybe even moving up my due dates so that I can get ahead in my classes!

"Work Ahead"  Web Source. 

Tech Tip: Bookmarking

For this Tech Tip I focused on bookmarking webpages.  I use a lot o
f different websites for school and especially this class so it's important for me to be able to access them easily and not have to type them into the URL every single time.  This can easily be done by bookmarking the pages so I can simply click on the saved link and it takes me right to the website I'm wanting to go to.  One thing that I didn't know I could do before this tech tip was that you can organize bookmarks into folders.  This was really helpful for me because like I said, I have a lot of bookmarks and now they are neatly organized by class!

How I Feel When I Have to type a URL.  Web Source. 

Google Timer Tech Tip

This week for my Tech Tip I decided to look into Google timers.  I had no idea that Google had this feature, although it does not surprise me. 

When it comes to studying or working on projects, assignments etc., I have always heard that setting a timer for about 15-20 minutes (or however long you like) and working for that amount of time and then allowing yourself to take a break is a really great way to get things done! Especially for those who procrastinate or are easily distracted (A.K.A. me). 

I have never actually tried this method, but now that I know Google has a timer I can easily set on my laptop while I'm working I think I will try it! Here's to less procrastination!

I'm a huge Sound of Music fan and got a really good laugh out of this picture. 

The Hills are Alive....with Procrastination.  Web Source. 

Tech Tip: Online Typing Test

This week for my tech tip I decided to take a couple different online typing tests.  The first test I took was from the website Key Hero, and the second test I took was from a site called Typing Test.  Both tests were similar in that it gave you a chunk of text to read/copy into a separate text box.  I personally liked the second website better because not only did I get to pick what text I copied (I picked a chunk from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" but you also only typed for 60 seconds whereas the first website you just kept typing until you got through the text.  According to both websites I am right in the middle of the typing scale as "fluent". Maybe I should work on my typing??

Colored Fingers. Web Source. 

Tech Tip, Weather Gadget

Hi! Just wanted to let you all know that I  added a weather gadget to my blog! Here's a link on how to do it if you want to add one to yours as well! Let's not be those people that walk around campus in shorts and a t-shirt when its 30 degrees outside :)

Be Prepared.  Check the Weather.  Web Source. 

How to Add a Weather Gadget