PPS Instructional Technology

You would think that as a technology integration specialist, I would get a lot of challenging questions about how best to integrate technology in a meaningful way in the classroom, what are the best tech tools for specific purposes, and how to keep our kids safe when they are using technology.  And you would be correct.  Paul and I frequently get really great questions about all those things, but sometimes it's the little things that really get educators excited...like a handwritten signature on email. My auto Gmail signature contains an image file of my written signature (first name).  I feel like having the handwritten signature adds some personality and personalizes the email better than just a typed signature.  To the right is a sample of my Gmail signature.  It isn't anything over the top or special, but frequently when I am out in the buildings helping our staff, teachers will stop me and as how they can create their own signature.  Paul and I have...

The following video is another in a series of four that talks about how to use gmail. (We have sent you two already.) Gmail: Sending Email with Gmail Feel free to start this short 4 minute video at 2:08 seconds in and it discusses... Formatting Your Message Adding a signature Feel free to start it from the beginning to watch the whole thing. There are always little tricks to pick up.

One of the most commonly asked questions I get about Google Mail is, "How do I create a signature?".  This is a very simple process and only takes a couple clicks. Step 1: In Gmail, open up the settings by clicking on the gear, then choosing Settings. Step 2: Scroll 2/3 of the way down the page until you see the word "Signature".  Type in your signature.  I usually check the box that says, "Insert this signature before quoted text..." Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select "Save Change". ALL DONE!  Now your electronic signature will appear at the bottom of all your emails sent from your PPS account.