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Using Google in the Band Office

two together in Slides and share it with the faculty member Choice Eliminator 2 is an add-on in Forms. You will
who teaches that class. There are numerous ways to allow need to open a form and then click on the 3 dots in
Google Apps to help you save time and energy. the upper right corner. This will open settings. Near the
My Giddy for Google Forms clinic will cover the bottom it says “Add-ons” near a puzzle piece. Then you can
following topics: how to create a Google Form; question search for Choice Eliminator 2.
formats; sending your Form to users; limiting responses
to questions; and self-grading forms. Other tips may be
included.
In preparation for my clinic, you will need to have
a Google account. If you do not have one, go to
www.google.com and in the top right corner is a blue box
labeled “Sign In.” After clicking that box, choose “More
options” and “Create account,” There will be a few simple
steps to help you complete the setup process.
This is a hands on clinic. The best thing to have with
you is a laptop or tablet so you can participate during the I would love to get your thoughts on what you
session. Make a note of your Google login and password so would like to see included in my clinic. Feel free to
you create forms with the group. follow this link or use the QR code provided to take
Check out the Goo.gl Chrome extension found in the you to a brief form to submit your ideas and questions.
Chrome Web Store. https://goo.gl/mWdSSO (Link is case sensitive.)
There will be something
for everyone during
this session. Strategies
will be addressed for the
beginning user as well as
the experienced one. Come
and find out something that
can help you during the
upcoming school year!

Britni Nuckols, in her ninth year as Director of Bands at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School, has been a band director with Amarillo ISD for ten years.
Under her direction, the de Zavala Band has earned consistent superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-reading contests. In 2016, the de Zavala Band
was named a TMEA C State Honor Band Finalist. Mrs. Nuckols served as the Amarillo District Middle School Honor Band coordinator for five years.
A Google Certified Educator, Britni advises the Amarillo ISD Fine Arts Department by guiding the implementation of technology for the district music
staff. Utilizing her technology expertise, she assists in presentations for the Texas Bandmasters Association, provides technical and logistical support
for regional UIL events, and presents technology clinics for school districts. Mrs. Nuckols received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Sam
Houston State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. At SHSU, she studied clarinet with Dr. Patricia Card and was a member of the Wind
Ensemble under Dr. Matthew McInturf. She currently serves as the Region 1 Representative for the Texas Bandmasters Association and maintains other
professional affiliations with TMEA and TIME. She serves as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the panhandle. Named de Zavala Teacher of the
Year in 2016, Mrs. Nuckols advanced to be one of three secondary finalists for the Amarillo ISD. An active clarinet and bass clarinet performer, Britni
resides in Amarillo with her husband, Justin, Tascosa High School Band Director.

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