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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For basic image editing, Word’s pallet of tools do a pretty good job ( Note: Depending upon your version of Word, some of these tools may not be available; adapt to your version ): Open a blank document in MS Word. Insert a picture with multiple focal points (see samples). Duplicate the image once for each focal point.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Sometimes, they find a version of the document, but not the latest version. Often, students save it to a default location—like My Documents on the local drive. Can they search the network for it (which requires they know the name of the document)? They assume (often wrongly) that it’s gone forever and they’ll have to start over.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When… You can’t remember the last time you printed a classroom document. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. I have to reblog this wonderful post by my efriend, Lisa. How many of these fit you? Can you add to this list?

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APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s explore five innovative strategies that make the most of these AI capabilities, tailored not only to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, but also to foster enhanced educational experiences! Additionally, there are AI tools to summarize PDFs that can help you to quickly grasp the essence of complex documents.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It streamlines your workflow, making it easy for users to sign documents and you to collect responses. Jotform Sign is perfect for any public or private school looking for a way to easily and automatically create legally binding documents with signatures. Customizations to fit your document to your school or District.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Today’s tip: Try this if you saved over a doc Category: Problem-solving Q: A student saved a blank document over their files. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Instead of ‘open’, they use the menu command ‘save-as’ and lose all their work. Is there any way to retrieve the file? A: Absolutely.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. There’s no reason for that.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Thеy hеlp in the accurate translation of medical documents, including clinical trials and rеsеarch papеrs. They help translatе regulatory documents and labеling. Cultural nuances Context is incredibly vital when translating technical documents. One wrong phrase or word could have a different meaning in technical documents.

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MAY 24, 2023

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Preserving your valuable documents and images for future access and use requires planning, as well as the use of automatic backup services. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. To back up PC /Windows, use Windows Backup: Click the start button.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Get rid of documents you don’t need anymore. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. What can I do to speed it up?

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JULY 5, 2021

A: Type a couple of paragraphs in any document. Then, in Word : Click the Default button on the lower left to approve that this is how you’d like future documents formatted. The next time you open an MS Word or Google Docs document, it will have this revised formatting. Q: How do I change default font and spacing?

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer Sort through Documents and get rid of those you don’t need anymore. Plus, it distracts you from finding the documents you really want.

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MAY 19, 2022

That brings up the ‘Research’ sidebar (on the right side of the document) where you can find synonyms, dictionaries, and research browsers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Category: Google Apps, Keyboarding. Q: Is there a quick way to research on a PC, like we can do in Google Docs? Try Shift+F7.

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MAY 16, 2023

Regardless of the course (science, history, or literature), every student has to prepare a research document at some point or the other. Write Your Introduction The introduction is an important part of writing your research document as it sets the tone for the entire document. Looking for tips to prepare outstanding work?

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MARCH 7, 2023

Can’t find MS Word PC: Right-click on desktop—select ‘New>Word Document’. If it doesn’t, re-plug cord into digital device and reboot. I erased my document/text Ctrl+Z. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 15, 2023

Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. Clean out your documents. Sort through the documents you collected this year and get rid of those you don’t need anymore. Sometimes, they seem to turn off by themselves (I have no idea why). Check to be sure yours is active.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week?

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APRIL 19, 2024

For one month, do everything possible to avoid paper: Rather than print a document or project, share it or email it. Rather than share a paper with others, figure out how to display it on a digital device and share it that way. If you must print, print only what you need rather than printing the entire document.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A: Truth, I am the most paranoid person I know about technology. Here’s my additional five-second backup: Every time I work on a document I just can’t afford to lose (again, that’s pretty much everything), I email it to myself. I backup , but is that enough?

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APRIL 26, 2021

Delete My Documents files you no longer need. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Run an antispyware program.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? The E-rate program was put into place to ensure that education institutions have access to the technological resources necessary to keep students and teachers connected. What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? Read on to learn more. What is E-rate?

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MAY 5, 2021

Whether we call this hybrid, concurrent, blended learning, or something else entirely, Common Sense's Digital Citizenship Curriculum and teaching resources are designed to foster rich discussions for all students, regardless of how and where they're learning. Tip: Conduct a (revised) Socratic seminar.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

For example, after pushing PrintScreen (and putting a screenshot onto your clipboard), open a new MS Word document. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. When you push PrintScreen , it saves a copy of your screen to the clipboard. Then, you must tell the computer where to put it.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education's K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Lesson slides!

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JULY 8, 2020

Q: When I open the internet (or a document), the window barely fills half the screen. A: There are three easy solutions, each faster than the other: Click the maximize box in the upper right corner of the document. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Sub-category: Problem-solving.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Two maintenance tasks lots of people skip are: back up your documents. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. image your computer.

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APRIL 28, 2023

When it finds a data file (a document created in MS Word), open it. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Sort through Documents and get rid of those you don’t need anymore. Plus, it distracts you from finding the documents you really want.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Preserving your valuable documents and images for future access and use requires planning, as well as the use of automatic backup services. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. To back up PC /Windows, use Windows Backup: Click the start button. Preparing High Schoolers For A Career In Cybersecurity.

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JULY 29, 2022

Too often and annoyingly That has spawned a rebirth in the popularity of Portable Document Formatted books and resources, commonly referred to as PDFs. With a free PDF reader (like Adobe or many others– check this link for ideas ), students can open a document and get started right away. They work on all of these and most others.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. JAWS provides speech and braille output for PC-based documents in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, and more.

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MAY 20, 2022

Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para Read on to learn tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning. . Use technology tools for collaboration. The Google Chrome extension, Mote , allows teachers to record verbal comments and suggestions to a learner’s Google Doc. .

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The post 8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. – PART 2: Digital Citizen. Digital Citizenship skills are a must for today’s modern society, but figuring out how and when to teach these skills to our students can be a challenge. Google to rescue!

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. .

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JUNE 13, 2022

You probably know the most common tech problems faced last year like hooking digital devices to the school WiFi, running a tech-infused lesson, or what students face with technology. If you ask students to demonstrate their knowledge with technology, be open to their suggestions. Model good digital citizenship.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Shadow Puppet EDU – make videos to tell stories, explain ideas, & document learning (app). Digital Quick Writes. Digital Quick Stories. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Pixton –use their storytelling layout (picture at top, text at bottom). StoryBird —-storytelling with art–beautiful.

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