I am just scratching the surface of this – please share any great resources and I’ll add below:
OATS (Open Source Assistive Technology Software)
I am just scratching the surface of this – please share any great resources and I’ll add below:
OATS (Open Source Assistive Technology Software)
Here are some great links for free Excel tutorials and training:
Training for many software packages, including Excel and Calc – In Pics!
More Excel 2007 Tutorials – includes other Office 2007 Tutorials
Microsoft Excel Chart Tutorial – with voice
OpenOffice Calc Chart Tutorial – printable!
There is more than one way to skin a cat – or write a letter! Word Processing has grown up quite a bit since the olden days of ’95. Although Microsoft Word remains the most commonly-used word processing software, there are many more to choose from – including open-source (free) choices. Check out a few of my favorites:
MICROSOFT WORD
OPENOFFICE WRITER
GOOGLE DOCS
Here is a brief overview of what Google products have to offer for tech integration in the classroom.
GMAIL:
GOOGLE CALENDAR:
All About Google Calendar (printable!)
GOOGLE DOCS:
We have all either sent or received that MSOffice document, spreadsheet or presentation, only to find it’s not a compatible version. It’s also becoming quite costly to purchase the latest and greatest MSOffice version. In my world of education, teachers and students simply don’t have the funds to purchase Office 2007, now 2010…. and beyond. I use all three of the FREE products below.
Those who know me know that I LOVE Google Chrome as a browser, and use it whenever possible. Lately, however, I’ve had a few persistent crashes that are driving me nuts. In particular, I’m noticing that Flash Player likes to crash when I run Facebook apps. In doing some cursory searches this evening regarding Google Chrome crashing, one blog post mentioned a beta “browser” from Google called Chrome Canary, which runs as sort of a piggyback program to Chrome. In other words, you can’t run it as your default browser, because it needs Chrome installed run alongside it.
Finding a number of positive reviews, I decided to check it out. So far, I am in love with Canary. It’s super-fast, simple like Chrome, and let’s me play Words with Friends
Give it a shot and let me know what you think. I’ll check back to update my travels in Canary-land.
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Your computer is starting to drag, and it’s only six months old. Sound familiar? It happens to us all – but there are simple FREE solutions! Here is useful list of important tasks that will keep your computer running smoothly:
PIXLR
Pixlr is an open-source online photo editor, which is able to perform much of the same functions as Photoshop free of charge. Best of all? No downloads – it works on the web! Here are some great Pixlr resources:
Pixlr Blog - great tutorials, info and more.
Squidoo’s Pixlr Page - great stuff!
How to Make a Banner with PIXLR – YouTube Video
SUMO PAINT
Another great free tool is Sumo Paint.
Sumo Paint Help – Videos and help on every feature!
Most favorited images.
eduTecher’s intro to Sumo Paint.
Here is a great site with tons of Sumo Paint videos.
The Official YouTube Sumo Paint Channel.
How to edit photos in Sumo Paint.
Mark Brumley discusses Sumo Paint and other free editors.
Let Your Students’ Creativity Flourish
Fun with Sumo Paint in the Classroom
Ideas for the Classroom for PIXLR and Sumo Paint: