ABSTRACT
The chapter begins by reviewing concepts covered in previous chapters which fall into the category of automation. The chapter continues with an introduction to the automation service “If This Then That” and provides specific examples useful for the school leader. The section entitled “Voice Mail: It’s Not 1984 Anymore” explores best practice for minimizing telephone interruptions. The chapter continues with “Feedly: For the Blogs You Love.” Here, the reader learns how to funnel content from numerous sources into one place. A discussion of text expanders, Gmail templates, and filters saves time when composing email. The chapter continues with suggestions for proofreading via audio playback and the use of Hemingway Editor to improve overall writing. The discussion of Hootsuite aids with automating social media content. The final examples of automation involve voice input. “Why Don’t They Teach That in School?” offers suggestions for using Hemingway Editor, Read Aloud, and Otter.ai with students.
