Technology "Tech"niques for Parsley Teachers

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updated March 23, 2009

Technology Skills/ "How Tos"
Word Processing/Desktop Publishing
Using Microsoft Word: Word Modules (Mac and PC practice) Basics Tutorial (for Word 2007) ...Like a Pro, Part 1 (The Insert Comments feature) ...Like a Pro, Part 2 (Using The Insert/Object/Wave Sound Feature) ...Like a Pro, Part 3 ("Jumping" to Other Resources Using The Insert Hyperlink Feature) ...Like a Pro, Part 4 (Using Track Changes and the Tool Bar) ...Like a Pro, Part 5 (Forms Toolbar) ...Like a Pro, Part 6 (Using Edit/Paste Special and Insert File
Spreadsheets
Almost EverythingYou Need For Using Spreadsheets in the Classroom - from NC Wiseowl Excel Modules (Mac & PC practice) School Spreadsheet Safari: a ThinkQuest Integrating Spreadsheets in the Classroom Excel Tutorial Classrooms that Excel Resources
Database
NC Infoweb of Database Lessons
MultiMedia
How To Embed Video in Classroom Presentations PowerPoint Tutorial PowerPoint directions PowerPoint in the Classroom Kid Pix 3
Web 2.0
Web 2.0: A Guide for Educators Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher Web 2.0 for Educators Videoconferencing in Education
Digital Photography
Taking Digital Pictures Image formats explained Microsoft Office Picture Manager
Societal Issues
Copyright and Copywrong Societal Issues - Ethical - What Do You Think? Network vs. Standalone computers (poster) Societal Issues Vocabulary (worksheet)

Programs
Accelerated Reader
"There is a Security Problem" - student is locked out of program. Abort a Quiz in progress. How to set Quiz Blocking Rules AR Student Goal Chart

Saving

Internet
Search Strategies
Four NETS for Better Searching (by Bernie Dodge) Specialized Search Engines and Directories
Website Evaluation
Critical Evaluation Surveys (by Kathy Schrock) On a Good Website You Can Tell... (by Kathy Schrock) Website Evaluation
Copyright Resources
Copyright in an Electronic Environment - NC DPI Citation Machine - Landmark Project (create citations for you)
Permisson Forms (request to use information)
From Landmark Project: Student Request Teacher Request

WebQuest Tools
From San Diego State University Templates Rubric for Evaluation Adapting and Enhancing Existing WebQuests

Conference Presentations

"Your School Website - Educate, Communicate, Engage!" ncetc 2004 conference presentation

"Parsley Today" Production Information
"Production - Curriculum Style" Presentation (from NCaect - March 2004) Tips for a Successful Production For Parsley Staff (pdf) For NCaect attendees (pdf)