Teachers don’t need more work on their plates; they need shortcuts that actually save time (and sanity). That’s where these tiny tech tips come in. They’re quick, practical, and teacher-tested. Best part? Each one can save you valuable minutes every single day.
Here are some of my favorites ⬇️
1. Quick Chromebook Log-Out
Did you know pressing Ctrl + Shift + Q twice instantly logs a student out of a Chromebook?
👉 Handy when devices are shared between classes, or if students need to step away from their screen quickly.
2. Schedule Emails in Gmail or Outlook
Write an email now, send it later.
Simply click the arrow next to Send → choose Schedule send. Perfect for parent emails or those “late-night thoughts” you’d rather send during school hours.
3. Google Keep Organization
Google Keep is one of the most underrated tools out there. You can pin notes, add reminders, and color code your to-dos.
✨ Try creating one note per subject or duty (lesson plans, IEPs, meetings). It’s a lifesaver for staying organized.
4. Declutter Tabs with OneTab
If you’re like me, you always have a million tabs open. The OneTab Chrome extension collapses them all into a single list you can reopen anytime.
Perfect for meetings, planning time, or just saving your brain from overload.
5. Annotate PDFs Without Printing
Skip the printer. With Kami or Adobe Acrobat, you can annotate PDFs directly on your device.
Great for grading, modeling, or prepping virtual lessons — and it saves paper too.
6. Force a Copy in Google Docs
Want to share a template with students or colleagues? Change the end of the URL from /edit → /copy.
This forces anyone who clicks the link to make their own copy. No more accidental edits to your original.
7. Share Cleaner Templates with Preview Mode
For an even cleaner look, change the URL ending from /edit → /template/preview.
This gives your audience a read-only preview of the file, with an option to copy if they want. It looks polished and professional perfect for sharing resources cleanly and easily.
Final Thoughts
These tiny tech tips may seem simple, but they add up fast. Less time searching, organizing, or fixing mistakes = more time teaching (and maybe even more time for YOU).
✨ Want all these shortcuts in one place? I’ve created a free PDF cheat sheet you can download and keep handy. GRAB IT HERE!
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