Archive for the ‘Computers’ Category

excel essentials

Here are some great links for free Excel tutorials and training: Training for many software packages, including Excel and Calc – In Pics! Microsoft Excel 2010 Training Microsoft Excel 2003 Training Microsoft Excel 2007 Training More Excel 2007 Tutorials – includes other Office 2007 Tutorials Microsoft Excel Chart Tutorial – with voice OpenOffice Calc Tutorial [...]

word processing

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 [...]

google rocks!

Here is a brief overview of what Google products have to offer for tech integration in the classroom. GMAIL: Ten Reasons to use Gmail GOOGLE CALENDAR: All About Google Calendar (printable!) GOOGLE DOCS: Excellent Tour of Google Docs Google Docs in Plain English: Google Docs: A Tutorial (printable)! Idea: Docs for Teachers Using Forms in [...]

free “office” options

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. [...]

multiple intelligences

Birmingham Grid for Learning’s Multiple Intelligence Quiz.

hemispheric dominance

Are you left-brained, or right-brained? CLICK HERE to take the test! Here is another one: Click here to enter. …and one more: Click here to enter.

healthy happy computers

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: Delete unused programs, folders, and files.  An external hard drive is perfect for storage and/or [...]

pixlr and sumo paint

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 [...]

crock pot magic

It’s time to dust off that crock pot and put it to good use – all the time! Check out these awesome recipes that will save you time, money and the stress of meal planning. If you’ve never thought about using that crock pot for breakfast, appetizers and desserts, you’ll be amazed at many of [...]

facebook 101

Here are some simple and useful tips, tricks and resources for those new to Facebook, or not quite onboard yet: The Facebook Help Center The Facebook Security Center GCF Free Facebook 101 Tutorial Grandma Mary Teaches Facebook (includes Fan Page Tutorials) Facebook Basics (Video Tutorial) Facebook 101 Tips and Tricks from HuffPost Tech WikiHow’s Facebook [...]

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