Doctopus & Goobric Resources
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LinksDoctopus Website
- Complete description of what it does from the people who made it. - How-To videos from multiple sources Goobric Chrome Web Store Page - Go here when/if you want to install the Goobric Chrome extension. (NOTE: You DO NOT need JPS tech support to install this or any other Chrome extensions! Simply follow the link and click "Add to Chrome" and you'll be in business! |
Tips & Tricks
Installing the "Doctopus" add-on for the first time (you only have to do this ONCE):
How to write comments on a Google Doc
Importing your class email rosters into Doctopus
There are 4 different ways to share documents with your classes:
- Create a new Google Spreadsheet
- Click on the "Add-Ons" menu in the spreadsheet menu bar
- Click "get add-ons"
- Search for "Doctopus" and follow prompts to install
How to write comments on a Google Doc
- Select/highlight the area you wish to comment on
- Hold down "command-option-m"
- Leave a comment in the box! Students can reply if they have a question or they can click "resolved" after they fix the error
Importing your class email rosters into Doctopus
- Log in to the "Staff Shared" server and navigate to "District Shared" then "Google Class Email Lists"
- Open the file for the class you are working with using either Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers
- Select and copy your student data
- Paste the data into your Google spreadsheet when prompted by Doctopus
There are 4 different ways to share documents with your classes:
- Individually: Each student gets their own copy of the assignment
- Groups: Small groups of students (designated by you) get one copy of the assignment that they can all edit
- Differentiated: Share different versions of an assignment with specific students
- Whole Class: One document is shared with everyone - everyone can edit the document
As always, feel free to drop me a line if you have questions or would like help!