I found this great video at Teacher Tube. It's like You Tube for education--and they aren't blocked by the district!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Monday, December 8, 2008
Fair Use Information in this Video
Worried about what print or audio media from popular culture you and your students can use legally? This great little video was made for you:
Friday, February 8, 2008
Make the Headline and the News!
Our fantastic ITAF, John Rivera, has done it again. He posted some information about a great online newspaper generating tool.
Try it out for yourself. And don't forget to read the news in the headline above--way to go Mary!
Try it out for yourself. And don't forget to read the news in the headline above--way to go Mary!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Are You Online?
Well, while all the work is being done on creating a school-wide wireless network, there may be some daily glitches and problems getting online and/or printing. So, here is a first-step to troubleshooting before you call the project people.
Find out if your computer is connected to the network (Mac directions):
1. As always, check your cables.
2. Click on the Blue Apple in the top left of your desktop screen. Move your mouse to System Preferences and click.
3. Click on the icon that says Network.
4. Somewhere in the open window, you should see <Built-in Ethernet> and it should (hopefully) have a green dot next to it, indicating that you have a good connection. To the right somewhere, and internet (or IP) address should be listed. It should have 10.197.xxx.xxx (x means some number). If, however, you see 10.69.xxx.xxx, this is the wrong set of numbers, and you need to let your tech person at school know that. He/She can then call someone who can help with this problem.
If you have the wrong internet number, then the computer won't be able to locate Destination Reading, or your network printer.
REMEMBER--don't just give up if you can't get online; let someone know at school. If you can't get online, chances are others can't, either, and the problem most likely is not going to fix itself.
Let me know if you want the Windows computer directions for finding out if you're online. Good luck!
Find out if your computer is connected to the network (Mac directions):
1. As always, check your cables.
2. Click on the Blue Apple in the top left of your desktop screen. Move your mouse to System Preferences and click.
3. Click on the icon that says Network.
4. Somewhere in the open window, you should see <Built-in Ethernet> and it should (hopefully) have a green dot next to it, indicating that you have a good connection. To the right somewhere, and internet (or IP) address should be listed. It should have 10.197.xxx.xxx (x means some number). If, however, you see 10.69.xxx.xxx, this is the wrong set of numbers, and you need to let your tech person at school know that. He/She can then call someone who can help with this problem.
If you have the wrong internet number, then the computer won't be able to locate Destination Reading, or your network printer.
REMEMBER--don't just give up if you can't get online; let someone know at school. If you can't get online, chances are others can't, either, and the problem most likely is not going to fix itself.
Let me know if you want the Windows computer directions for finding out if you're online. Good luck!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Local District 5 Wiki
John Rivera, Local District 5's wonderful ITAF, has created a wiki with great information and curricular links. Check out the wiki at http://localdistrict5.pbwiki.com/
His most recent addition to the wiki tells more about VoiceThread, a great online application that's a great way to do a quick podcast, but allows feedback from visitors to your voicethread. Check it out!
His most recent addition to the wiki tells more about VoiceThread, a great online application that's a great way to do a quick podcast, but allows feedback from visitors to your voicethread. Check it out!
Monday, November 26, 2007
More Troubleshooting--Some Repair Procedures
Thanks, Stephanie, for sending me an email about laptops, and how to get new batteries. This prompts me to post some information that I know about how to get service for tech equipment. For any laptops that are still under warranty (which at this point are only those in the mobile labs), call Apple at 1-800-800-2775. They will ask for your name, school's name/phone, etc. and the serial number of the computer. To find the serial number, click on the apple in the top left corner of the menu bar, then go to About This Mac. Next, click on More Info... and in the next window, you'll see the serial number. Apple will have a record as to whether the computer is still under warranty. If it's not, and it's a battery issue, unfortunately, the school will have to use funds to purchase a new one--ITD will no longer replace batteries (nor mice, keyboards, etc.). Apple should be able to quote a price on a new battery or other part needed.
ITD does do many repairs on equipment, and they are good about responding to trouble calls (see one of my previous posts about how to report a trouble call to ITD via phone or online). ITD now has a webpage listing what services they provide, in their Service Catalog.
ITD does do many repairs on equipment, and they are good about responding to trouble calls (see one of my previous posts about how to report a trouble call to ITD via phone or online). ITD now has a webpage listing what services they provide, in their Service Catalog.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Great Online Tool for Sharing and Commenting
I was listening to a great Tech Chicks podcast today (their blog with links is at http://techchicktips.net/). These two teachers always share some great ideas for integrating technology, especially using Web 2.0 tools. Check out VoiceThread and think of how you might use this tool with your students. A great opportunity to have your students share their photos/pictures with comments, with the added advantage of allowing others to comment on their work.
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