1. Close all other programs when running eClass. (video)
2. Change your theme to Windows Classic. (video)
3. Make sure you backup path is set properly. (video)
4. Set up a second backup to an external flash drive. (video)

Remember, you are responsible for your grade book, so safety first!

Resources

Data Analysis Website

Instructions on Printing Reports

Save reports as pdf (and save some paper)

Using Class Assignment Summary (Hint: Class overview)

Using the Item Remediation Summary (Hint: Lost concepts and content)

Item Analysis Summary (Hint: more on lost concepts and content)

Using the performance summary (Hint: Individual Students)

PBS’s Frontline recently devoted a show to examining how the Internet is shaping and transforming our youth. The entire show is available online. One thing I love about Frontline online is that they break a show down into “chapters”, so you don’t have to devote an entire evening to watching the show. The site also gives you an opportunity to share your own thoughts and read others. Additional interviews with teachers and teens are available. Also, you will find some great suggestions on how to parent children in the age of the Internet.

Check out a chapter or two by following the link below and clicking on “Watch the full program”, and feel free to share your reactions and reflections by clicking the comments link at the top of this post (under the title of the post).

Frontline’s Growing Up Online

As you look over your PSAT scores, here are a few helpful resources to help you take the next step towards college.

College Board PSAT website

Destination College: Planning With the PSAT (English)
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Destination College: Planning With the PSAT (Spanish)
Download

Each of your computers comes with Audacity installed in the program files folder (above is the icon for the program). With Audacity and a mic, you can create your own podcasts to share with others. To get started find and open Audacity and click on the link below to set it up properly and get some basic instructions.

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Penn State: Podcast Basics

Now, if you are in a world language class and need to record responses for conversation practice, please check out the video tutorial or handout below…

Video Tutorial: Editing an Audacity Track
Handout: Editing an Audacity Track

Sample Sound FX

Here’s a video tutorial and handout on the basics of using Outlook Calendar! Get your organization on!

Video Tutorial: Outlook Calendar Basics
Handout: Outlook Calendar Basics

Download link

Archiving your mail:

Archiving: Video Tutorial
Paper Directions

Backing up your important data:

Backing Up: Video Tutorial
Paper Directions

A final word from Jim and Ted Coe:

Download link

How many times has a presenter stood in front of you with a Power Point projected onto the screen full of notes too hard to read and nearly impossible to take notes on? Some would call this Power Point abuse. Others would roll their eyes and fall asleep. Luckily, you know better. You watch “presentations” all the time when you are at the movies or watching TV. Advertisements are just very fast, powerful presentations. Are they filled with texts and cute clip art? No, they contain images, music, and a spokesperson all working to get you to buy their product.

Keep this in mind as you create your Power Point presentations. A Power Point is meant to punch home important points in your speech. It is not a script that you read to your audience. Below are two links to help you create a presentation that gets your message across to your viewers.

The Basics of Power Point: A set of links that explain how to format a slide, change the background, insert clip art, animations, movies, and sound clips, as well as customizing transitions.

10 Tips for a Killer Presentation (via Lifehacker): Suggestions to help you keep your audience entertained and informed.