Google Keep

Basic Tools and Tips (2015)

Linking to other sites (Anderson Community Schools)

• Copy the address of the site to the clipboard. (Shortcut is Control + C)

• Highlight the text you want to have the link.
• Click on the word "Link" in the tool bar
• Paste the link from the clipboard into the box "To what URL should this link go?"

• Click OK (You may want to test the link prior to clicking OK)

Linking to Google Drive (example)

• Open the doc you want to link to from Google Drive
• Click on "Share" (Upper right hand corner)

• Click on "Get Shareable Link"
• Choose your sharing option
• Click on "Copy Link," then click "Done"
• Highlight the text you want to have the link.
• Click on the word "Link" in the tool bar
• Paste the link from the clipboard into the box "To what URL should this link go?"

• Click OK (You may want to test the link prior to clicking OK)

Linking to Google Calendars (Embedded)

• Open your Google calendars
• Choose the calendar you wish to display. Click on the drop-down menu and go to "Calendar Settings"

• Make sure you are on the "Calendar Details" tab

• Copy the information from the box to the right of "Embed this Calendar" onto your clipboard

• Create a New Post
• Click over to HTML

• Copy from clipboard
• Save post (or Publish)
• NOTE: You can also link to your calendar as a web site.
• Go to Calendar Address (Just under Embed this Calendar)
•  Click on Blue HTML button to the right
• Copy and paste the web address into a link.

Embedding Videos

• Find video you wish to embed and copy the embed code onto the clipboard

• Create a New Post
• Click over to HTML

• Copy from clipboard
• Save post (or Publish)

Widgets - Add-Ons for a blog that have a variety of functions.

• Access widgets from the Layout Screen - Blogger calls them Gadgets.
• Choose from many! (Basics, More, Add Your Own)

Snipping Tool - for adding pictures

• Windows 7 - Accessories
• Windows 8 - Search
• Be aware of copyright rules

Using Labels

• Great tool for narrowing a search or finding more specific info
• Must have the widget installed
• Must label each post correctly 

The Menu Bar

• A "Link List" widget placed under the Header (displays links as tabs)
• Great tool for those sites or pages you want to make easily accessible 

Collaborating

• You can give others permission to post on your blog

Blogging Fundamentals (2015)

Top 10 List of Lessons Learned



Link to slideshow.

Embedded Calendar (2015)