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Geogebra Review

 

Using GeoGebra, you can create one of these graphs/tables:

 

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Spreadsheets
  • CAS
  • 3D Graphics
  • Probability

 

Algebra – this page has a coordinate plane to work with. Select any of the tools at the top right of the screen to interact with the graph. When hovering over a tool, or option within that tool, a help box will appear at the bottom and tell you how to use that specific tool. Some examples of things you can insert are points, line, and rays.

 

Geometry – In the geometry portion of Geogebra, you start out with a blank canvas. Here, you can draw shapes as well as create angles. To the right of the screen, there will be an icon that has a blue triangle and a green circle overlapping. Click it to pull up a toolbar where you can access advanced settings to get the most out of this app.

 

Spreadsheets –  On the spreadsheets page, there is a graph and spreadsheet side-by-side. Using these tools you can create tables of data and graph them. Some other features this part of the program offers is matrices and functions such as mean, sum, maximum, and minimum.  Another cool thing that you can do is perform single or multiple variable analysis.

 

CAS –  The Computer Algebra System allows you to perform advanced algebra functions. It even has an option to factor expressions. How awesome is that? This  page works like the Algebra one, but has different functions in it. You can substitute numbers into functions and solve numerically for x.

 

3D Graphics – One thing that separates Geogebra from other mathematics programs is its ability to create 3D shapes and diagrams. The page contains a 3D coordinate plane, which allows you to make lines and shapes that are three-dimensional. Some of the functions it can perform are intersections between planes and find area or volume of a shape.

 

Probability –  This section of Geogebra has a probability graph. There are two tabs that you can choose to perform actions in: the Statistics and Distribution tab. The Distribution tab has the graph where you can predict domain and range. The Statistics tab allows you to perform tests of mean from a null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis.

Limitations on Turning in Assignments on Classroom

 

If there are any other problems when turning in assignments on classroom, please do not hesitate to contact the Chrome Squad so that we can assist.

How to use Thinglink!

Thinglink is an astounding creative presentation tool. One thing that separates Thinglink from other sites is Thinglink has image interaction. You are able to add points with files attached and it allows you to turn photos and other images into weblinks.

 

Getting Started:

To get started, first you need to download the app at the chrome web store or visit the website athttps://www.thinglink.com/. First, you need to create a profile, which can be done in two ways: either sign up with google plus or create an entirely new account.

 

Basic Navigation:

When you first log in to the site you will see a toolbar at the top which has several main tabs – these tabs help you navigate through the site. There is a search bar, and four tabs: Explore, Create, Upgrade, and Me. At the top right corner, there is a symbol with three horizontal lines that lets you access a separate menu for more options.

 

  • Search Bar – the search bar allows you to look for content made by other students. Use specific keywords to find the best results.
  • Explore – This tab allows you to see images that are touched or created by users that you follow. You can also see the images that the Thinglink team has provided, and see what images are top performers that day and that week.
  • Create – this tab is where you can create your very own image. Start by clicking the plus sign, and let the magic happen.
  • Upgrade – Here you can upgrade to Thinglink Pro, which has lots of useful features that are not included in the regular version.
  • Me – this is the place where all of your work is held. You can also view the amount of followers you have and how many people you are following. If someone wants to see your work, you can share the link to your page.
  • Main Menu (three lines) – the main menu is where you can adjust settings, change your password, find your groups, and logout.

 

Creating an Image and Inserting points (Tags):

The first thing to do is go to the create tab and create an image. Once in the create tab, you can choose to upload a picture from your computer or web as well as import images from other sites such as facebook and Flickr. Once you have decided on an image you can insert a tag (or point). Click anywhere on the screen to create a tag.

 

Uploading files (videos/pictures):

There are four different ways to upload images and videos.

 

  1. Upload images and videos straight from a hard drive.
  2. Use a URL to load images or videos
  3. Sync up with your Facebook and upload images from your account
  4. Search Flickr users to upload any of their last 20 photos.

 

Publishing:

Once your work is ready to go, publishing is easy. Open up the image or video and select the “Share” button. Either click on an icon for one of the linked platforms or copy and paste the URL or embed code.

PullQuote Chrome Extension

If you choose the tweet option, the extension will pull up another window directly to twitter and give you a couple of option. First, you can tweet the direct link to the page, or you can “style” it. The style option enables you to create a display of the highlighted text, with a colored background and multiple font options.

If you choose the file option, the same window will open up, presenting the same earlier option, but will automatically scroll down to the filing option. This will file the web page link under your quotes on the pull quote app page. It will also give you the chance to add tags to the link.

If you choose the copy option, the link and quote will be copied to your clipboard, enabling you to paste the quote into another document, presentation, etc.

If you choose the link option, the link to the specific webpage will be copied to your clipboard, enabling you to paste solely the link into whatever you choose.

Google Search Tools

Google Search Tools

Google search tools are useful for finding what you want fast. They are helpful for research projects… and not research projects. So here are a few of the most useful tools for Googling.

 

-Quotation search

The quotation search allows for you to search for specific words and/or phrases. The simple trick is to put quotations around the exact phrase that you want. For example, if you are researching Salem witch trials, then you don’t want other witch trials so you put quotations around “Salem witch trials,” Then google will find that phrase in websites Screenshot 2015-10-13 at 10.46.23 AM

Plus searches

Let’s say you want extra information about the subject, let’s say you want to understand how the conception of Satan affected the which trials, you can type Witch Trials +Satan and it finds which trials were affected.

Beam Me Up, Scotty

  1. Go to YouTube
  2. Search “Beam Me Up, Scotty”
  3. Mind Blown

Google A Day

Put your search skills to the ultimate test. Go to agoogleaday.com and press ‘Start Playing.’ You will be presented with a question and you must find the answer with a simple google search or two. Find it as quick as possible because you lose points every second you don’t have a correct answer

Take out your filler words

This is just a tip. It works, though. If you really want to find the Salem Witch Trials and how perceptions of ‘Satan’ affected them, then just search “Witch Trials Satan” Every result you need should come up because Google is that good.

Use Voice search

This method can help if you want to get straight to the point on random google searches. All your Chromebooks have voice enabled software with a camera.

Timers

For a quick google timer. (useful for timing)

  1. Go to Google search bar
  2. Type “set timer for…” (whatever time you want, 20 min, 30 seconds)
  3. Comes up with quick google timer

Define

For quick definitions

  1. Go to Google Search Bar
  2. Type “Define…” (‘witch’, ‘Definition’, ‘Connotation’
  3. Come up with definition at the top of the page

(Be weary of these definitions because they may be bad for research and other things, but are common for everyday searches)

Calculator

Are you bad at math? Do you want a quick easy answer? Well, Google has your back!

  1. Type the equation into the search bar (2+4=… or x^2+2x-4=… )
  2. Top of the Page is the answer
  3. Comes up with graphs and answers to it

-Site search

Do you only want to read the New York Times? Washington Post? or just one site? Well google has your back

  1. Go to google search bar
  2. type “site:…” (whatever site you would like)
  3. then type the subject that you want to look up within the site
  4. There are your results

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