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Q4 Shortcuts Split Screen & Screenshots
STEP 2
This activity focuses on shortcuts that are great for arranging the different windows or documents on your screen so you can see more than one at a time, and multi-task more easily.
Splitting Your Screen
Splitting your screen is helpful when you are looking back at a passage to answer questions or write a response. It is also helpful when you are comparing information between two or more windows.
1. If someone in your class already knows how to split the screen, ask them to demonstrate how they do it and try it out.
Example: Going to http://google.com for Chromebook help displayed this message
2. Search for a shortcut to split your screen for your device by searching “How do you split the screen on a ____________?” (Chromebook, iPad, Mac, Windows PC, etc.)
3. PRACTICE IT..... SHARE IT... TEACH IT to two or more individuals (a relative, classmate, friend, etc.).
Screenshot (screen capture or screen grab) of your entire display
1. Search the web for information on how to do a screenshot of the entire display on your device.
Benefits:
- To document your work for the portfolio
- To share an image, photo, quote, or a part of a browser window with another
- To document an error message, cyber stalking action, or inappropriate content. or communication (such as bullying) to share with an authority or parent as evidence.
2. Search for the "keyboard shortcut to take a screenshot..." with your digital device. Try it, and then share it with your teacher, classmates, partner, or group.
3. Be sure to put a screenshot into your Digital Portfolio page and describe how you did it.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students
1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies
Websites and Documents
Websites
- 8 Hidden iPad Secrets that will turn you into a Pro
- 10 Great Shortcuts from LifeWire
- Chromebook Support for Multitasking
- How to Split the Screen with a Windows 10 Device
- KidsType BBC Typing Games
- Tap Typing Trainer
- Typing.com
- Typing.com Typing Games
- Typing Club
- Typing Racer
- Typing Test
- Windows 10 Shortcuts
- Word Drop HD
Videos from Outside Sources
- 2 Ways to have a Split Screen on your Chromebook without an Extension YouTube
- How to Use iPad Gestures & Multitasking for IOS12 YouTube
- How to Use Split View on your Mac — Apple Support YouTube
- iPad Gestures to Know YouTube
- iPad 18 Tricks You Didn't Know Existed iPad OS 14 YouTube
21t4s Videos
- 10 Fun and Wacky Shortcuts Video
- Animated Intro Video
- How to Split the Screen on a Chromebook Video
- Split the Screen with a Windows 10 Device Video
- Tech Gymnastics Animated Video
21t4s Documents & Quizzes