What:  short training sessions on a particular topic of interest
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:
Create a class web page in 15 minutes!  In FirstClass creating a web page for your class is as easy as creating a new email... seriously... it's EASY!!!

Book publishing made easy!  Learn how your kids can create their own books with Amazing Writing Machine.

Quick and Easy Calendars with Microsoft Word and Excel

Collecting and Using Graphics from the Internet.  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!

Creating a Newsletter in Microsoft Word.  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.

Creating charts in Microsoft Excel.  Learn to custom make charts to fit your specific needs...  record keeping/ data collection for teachers, graphic organizers for students, etc.

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!

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!

Managing and Troubleshooting Laser Printers.  Learn what to do if your computer has trouble printing to the new laser printers!

Creating Labels with Microsoft Word.  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!