Goo.gl URL Shortner Tips 'n Tricks for Educators

The video tutorial introduces the goo.gl URL shortener, explaining how to install it as a Chrome extension and use it to create short URLs and QR codes for classroom purposes. It covers practical applications, such as sharing long URLs with students and managing them effectively. The tutorial also demonstrates how to analyze URL analytics to gain insights into student engagement and usage patterns.

What is the first step to start using the Goo.gl URL shortener?

• Visit the Google homepage

• Go to the Chrome Web Store

• Open the Firefox browser

• Download a mobile app

Why might you need to generate a new short URL multiple times?

• To find a URL without ambiguous characters

• To get a shorter URL

• To create multiple QR codes

• To ensure the URL is secure

What should you do if you want to see all your shortened URLs?

• Log in to your Goo.gl account

• Reinstall the Chrome extension

• Use a different browser

• Clear your browser cache

How can you use the Goo.gl URL shortener to help students access a specific webpage?

• By emailing the URL to each student

• By posting the URL on social media

• By writing the URL on the board

• By displaying the short URL and QR code in class

What is a benefit of using a serif font for displaying short URLs?

• It reduces the size of the text

• It is easier to print

• It makes the text look more professional

• It helps distinguish similar characters

What information can you find in the analytics of a Goo.gl URL?

• The original length of the URL

• The browsers and platforms used to access the URL

• The number of times the URL was shortened

• The number of QR codes generated

In what scenario might you use the Goo.gl URL shortener during a research session?

• To share a long URL found deep within a website

• To delete unwanted URLs

• To print out research materials

• To create a new research topic