Google Keep: Create notes, checklists, and reminders that are available at all times on any device. Label and sort your notes with tags. Share a note with friends, teachers, and classmates. Pull notes from Keep into a Google Doc or Google Slides presentation.

Google Calendar: Google Calendar allows you to schedule due dates and appointments, as well as plan your time. In a shared calendar, multiple people can view and create events. All Perry Township Staff and Students have access to Google Calendar.

Google Drive & Gmail: We all end up with lot of ‘stuff’ in our Drives and inboxes but there are several tricks that you can use to help you find things more easily. 

• Keep your files and emails in folders! 
• The search box is your friend! Both Drive and Gmail are searchable. You can search by file type, the name of the person who sent you an email, the date something was created or modified, and many other criteria
• Use clear and simple file names and email subject lines. This makes it much easier to search for your files and messages AND to tell what their contents are without having to open and read them.

The upcoming winter break is a great time to do some reading, play games with your family and friends, and learn new skills. Check out the suggestions curated by our Perry Township School Libraries and our Technology staff!

Click the image below for the interactive website with detailed descriptions of each item. You can also get a copy of our flyer.

Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts

You probably knew that you can use Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste in most computer programs, but did you know that there are over 100 different keyboard shortcuts for your Chromebook?

Here are a few of the most useful ones:

* Starred shortcuts also work in the Chrome browser on a PC.

For Staff –

Click the image above to view our Technology PD catalog and visit Teachpoint/Vector Solutions to sign up for any of our Technology PD sessions or any of the other offerings for summer professional development in Perry Township!

For Students –

Click the image above to view a variety of options for summer learning in and around town!

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“Would you rather” can be a fun game to play with friends, but it can also be a good exercise in analytical thinking and justifying your choices with supporting evidence. Here are a couple of ways that this idea can be used to stretch your brain:

Problem Solving Prompts for Math – 

For the questions at Would You Rather Math there are no absolute right answers. You simply need to be able to use math to justify your choice. In the photo above, for example, option A has a slightly higher value, but it involves many more coins. Some people might prefer to have less change to fill up their pocket even if it means sacrificing a few cents.

Prompts for Writing or Collaborative Conversations: 

Again, there are no right answers here but there are lots of opportunities to break down the questions and examine the possibilities. Even the silliest question can cause some pretty deep thinking when two people are debating opposing viewpoints.