Tech Tip: Reverse Image Search

For this tech tip, I chose to do the reverse image search, which actually comes in handy more than you would think! There have been a couple blog posts I've done that need a smaller, or larger image than what I could find, so now that I know how to do this, it will be easier to find different sizes of images.

Ravana Mask

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Tech Tip: Canvas Calendar

The tech tip I chose to look at this week was the Canvas Calendar. Because I am a senior, and Canvas is completely new to me, I try to do as much research on Canvas as possible. One thing I like more than D2L in the calendar. I think it makes things a lot easier when I am trying to see what comes up next for each class, when the D2L calendar would show things for every class at once. I love that there is a grace period for this class and the assignments which has helped more than anything. There might be times when I forget to do an assignment for this class or have an emergency where I cannot do it on time, and realize there is a grace period the next morning. I have not yet synced my own calendar yet with Canvas's because I am not entirely confident in doing it yet, but that will probably be my next thing to work on! I also love how easy it is to find things through Canvas. Even though this is my only class using Canvas this semester, I am starting to realize how much more I like it than D2L.

Google Timer Tech Tip

For this tech tip I chose to do the Google Timer. I have never even known that this was a function I was able to use until this class. It is actually extremely helpful! I have used this to manage my study break times, to study for an exam, and to set aside different times to study for different classes. This is easily one of the best functions Google has if you are in need of some time management!

I realized I use this more for when I am studying so I am not constantly checking my phone, where I have another timer. The one Google offers is easier for me to stay on track and not get distracted from something else. 

Tech Tip: Google Site Page

Hi everyone! I have a new page up on my website! It's all about my sweet, little kitty named Phylix, and her best friend, Oliver! If you're interested, go check it out! This was a new post for my Storybook, and it was actually pretty easy to create. All I had to do was create a new page on my homepage for my website, and start typing! :)

Tech Tip: YouTube Playlist

So for this extra credit assignment, I wanted to write a tip on how to make youtube playlists! I have never been "tech savvy", especially when it comes to anything youtube related. I don't use YouTube a lot, so when I do I just do the simplest tasks like typing in what I want to watch and then exiting out of the page. But I realized I needed to start making playlists for a few videos I have saved and didn't know how. That's why this tech tip was awesome for me to find! Making a playlist is actually the easiest thing to do; now that I know how to do it. Once you are logged into YouTube and find a video you want to add to your playlist, simply click on the "Add to" button near the bottom left of the video screen. If you haven't made a playlist before, it will ask you to create a new playlist. Once you have created a new playlist and have added the videos you want then you will start to see them on your home page! Simple as that.
I have never shared any of my videos publicly, simply because I doubt people would want to watch all the cat videos I play. But, when I do make a playlist of the videos that are interesting enough, I will share it for everyone who wants to watch!

YouTube Meme

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