The Video Notebook
We often watch videos to learn. Open a YouTube video on the left and Google Keep or Docs on the right. You can type your notes while the video plays. You do not have to minimize the video or switch tabs to write down a thought.
The Translation Station
For students needing language support, open the student text on the left and Google Translate on the right. You can copy a phrase you do not understand and paste it into the translator. You can write your feedback in English and translate it to the student’s home language quickly.
The Collaborative Command Center
Group work can get messy. Have students open their group project rubric on the left and their shared presentation on the right. They can check their work against the criteria as they build. This keeps the collaboration focused on the learning goals.
The Parent Communication Hub
Accuracy matters when emailing parents. Open your student information system on the left and your email on the right. You can reference specific data points like attendance or grades while you type. This ensures your communication is clear and fact based.
The Research Compare And Contrast
Deepen analysis skills with this strategy. Ask students to open two different articles about the same topic. Put one on the left and one on the right. Have them highlight differences in the reporting. The visual proximity makes it easier to spot bias or conflicting details.
The Digital Textbook Reader
Students often struggle to answer questions based on a text. Have them open their digital textbook on the left and their assignment document on the right. They can refer back to the text to find evidence for their answers without losing their place in the assignment.
Student Engagement Strategy
Students struggle with digital organization. They often have too many tabs open and get distracted. Teach them to use Split View to create a focused workspace.
Tell them to open their reading assignment on the left and their response journal on the right. This visual setup signals to their brain that it is time to work. It reduces the temptation to open unrelated tabs because the screen feels full. You give them a tool to manage their own attention.
