Exploring The Digital Notebook- Google Classroom
1. Accessing the Notebooks Tab 0:20
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Open Jotit and navigate to the notebooks tab.
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Identify the specific notebook you want to work with, e.g., 'Math Mr. Harrington'.
2. Creating a New Notebook 0:31
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Click on 'All Notebooks'.
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Click the plus sign to add a new notebook.
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Enter a name for the new notebook (e.g., 'Math 2').
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Optionally, select the type of lines (e.g., graph paper) for the notebook.
3. Viewing Pages in a Notebook 1:06
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Click on your chosen notebook to view all pages.
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Use the overview feature to see all pages and navigate to a specific page by entering its number.
4. Creating a Blank Page 1:39
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Click and hold the page icon at the bottom.
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Select the option to create a blank page.
5. Using the Toolbar Tools 1:50
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Familiarize yourself with the tools:
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Pen: Change colors and write.
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Highlighter: Highlight text.
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Eraser: Adjust size to erase content.
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Copy and Paste: Use scissors to select content and paste it elsewhere.
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6. Adding Text Boxes 3:06
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Click on the text box tool to type.
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Format text (bold, underline, change font/color).
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Click outside the text box to keep it on the page.
7. Using Stickers and Smart Shapes 3:51
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Access educational stickers for visual aids.
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Use smart shapes to add geometric figures and adjust their properties.
8. Utilizing the Calculator and Voice Recording 4:23
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Access the calculator for math problems (scientific or basic).
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Use the voice recording feature to record notes.
9. Taking Screenshots 4:59
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Use the screenshot tool to capture your screen.
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Paste the screenshot onto a new page.
10. Deleting Pages 5:32
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Click the trash bin icon to delete a page.
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Confirm deletion when prompted.
11. Undoing and Redoing Actions 6:03
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Use the undo and redo buttons to manage changes.
12. Searching Handwritten Notes 6:16
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Write keywords in the search bar to find specific notes.
13. Zooming In and Out 6:36
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Use two fingers to zoom in or out on the screen.
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Lock the zoom level using the lock button.
14. Using Split Screen 6:58
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Click the split screen button to divide your screen.
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Use this feature to view two items simultaneously.
15. Exiting Split Screen 7:27
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Click the split screen button again to return to a single view.
Tips for Efficiency
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Regularly organize your notebooks to keep track of different subjects or topics.
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Utilize the search feature to quickly find notes instead of scrolling through pages.
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Experiment with different tools to find the best methods for your note-taking style.