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What: short training sessions on specific topics When: each Monday from 3:10-4:00 Where: in the computer lab Why: for the FUN OF LEARNING COMPUTERS!!! (Staff Development credit can't be given since it is during contract hours.)
Even if only one person wants to learn, I'll be available during this time (but hopefully more will come!) |
Past Topics: Click the link to download the handouts
Learn about the draw tools that are available in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Learn how to use this EXCELLENT, FREE resource for videos in your classroom. Search and select movies to show through your computer whenever you want. Some even come with worksheets and review questions!
Learn how to create a short QuickTime movie of your digital pictures, add titles and transitions, and email the movie to friends and family. Bring your own digital pictures of your last vacation, the new baby or grandbaby, or whatever you want! Come find me this week and I'll help you scan some pictures if you want.
GCISD's newest and most valuable resource tool for curriculum ideas!
Learn how to use already created PowerPoint templates (like Jeopardy!) and your presentation station to make reviewing fun in your classroom!
The new scanner in the computer lab is faster and easier to use. Come learn how!
Learn how to create labels for all purposes... a whole page of the same label, different labels on the same page, or using Mail Merge to quickly and easily make labels for all the students in your class!
Learn what to do if your computer has trouble printing to the new laser printers!
TPRI and Reading Assessment databases
Are you confused about how to input your data or do you just want to have help available in case you have questions? Come learn how to access the database and begin inputting your data. Remember to bring the letter with your password and your data to input!
Software Preview
Preview the new network software programs that will be available for you and your kids to use in the lab and in your classroom in the fall. For all grades... Mighty Math Carnival and Word Munchers Deluxe. For 5th grade... Thinkin' Science Zap!
Learn to custom make charts to fit your specific needs... record keeping/ data collection for teachers, graphic organizers for students, etc.
Learn how to modify a basic newsletter template to meet your needs. Plus... learn some basics of Microsoft Word... including page borders, clip art, and changing font and size.
Learn how to use Art Today to collect great clip art and pictures, organize the files in your SAVE folder, and insert them into your favorite program!
Learn how your kids can create their own books with Amazing Writing Machine.
In FirstClass creating a web page for your class is as easy as creating a new email... seriously... it's EASY!!!
