Everything

=Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... = =*But Were Afraid to Ask = This in-service version of the popular flex session is intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email prior to the session asking for questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
 * April 24, 2012 --**
 * Presenters: Scott Swindells & Mike Lipschutz**
 * 12 - 12:50 p.m**
 * 1 - 1:50 p.m**
 * 2 - 2:50 p.m**
 * NPHS room K-024**

Printable version of today's notes and agenda can be opened here:

=AGENDA=

1) Take a look at today’s agenda and backchannel with Today's Meet Answer any or all of these in the Today's Meet chat:
 * What topics on today's agenda do you most want to learn?
 * Is there anything you don't see that you want us to cover?
 * Is there any form of technology in the classroom with which you feel very comfortable teaching to your students and colleagues?

2) Go over Q&A from our pre-class survey:

3) Outlook Inbox and file management
 * Inbox Zero - Do, Decide, Delegate, or Delete
 * folders - sort and save your messages
 * calendar - put in tasks and appointments to simplify and streamline your work life
 * contacts - keep distribution lists and contacts for easy messaging
 * rules - send certain messages directly to folders
 * signature - create one or several customized e-mail signatures

4) Google Docs
 * Check out the notes from our 2-hour training session on Google Docs: http://nptechtools.wikispaces.com/Have+You+Googled+Today%3F
 * I'll be happy to try to answer any specific questions about using Google Docs at this point

5) Print screen button and PowerPoint for cropping pictures
 * @WHERE'S WALDO?

6) Powerpoint – templates for games and presentations via Office button
 * Also check out [|www.microsoft.com]
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 * Non-liner PowerPoints - see #3 in the agenda from our training session on PowerPoints
 * Sharing them online: [|www.Slideshare.net]

7) Using Office ’07 (Excel, Word, Outlook) for mail merge
 * Import class roster and grades from Gradebook into Excel for customized interim reports.
 * Send email to groups of students and parents.
 * Excel templates (check book, student organizational tools, calendar, budget)
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 * Word templates (classroom newsletter, flyers, greeting cards)
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8) Tech Tip of the Week – check out our weekly podcasts

9) How you can contribute to the NP Tech Tools Wiki...
 * Click on a topic of interest under "Resources" or "Tech Integration Ideas" (but leave the Professional Development sections to us)
 * Read
 * Click "Edit"
 * Type text, add pictures, links and videos
 * Click "Save"

10) Right-click options - please refer to Word Document agenda (above)

11) Q&A From Pre-session Survey - please refer to Word Document agenda (above)