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How to Automate an MLA Heading

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How to Automate an MLA Heading in Word This one is quick–how to create a macro that automatically inserts an MLA-appropriate heading: Have students log in. Macros go with the profile of the user, not the local computer. Open MS Word. Decide what the keyboard shortcut will be for the macro. I use Ctrl+Alt+H.

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#34: How to Teach Dolch Words with Graphic Art Tools

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Before you start this project, you might want to visit How to KidPix I and How to KidPix II. There are a lot of graphic art options for youngers. We choose KidPix because it is user friendly, easily understood, and doesn’t clutter up the screen with anything other than what new graphic artists need.

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How to Make Every Student Feel Valued

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Tom is a compelling presenter, infusing his message of hope with strategies culled from the real world. Tom has presented to schools, districts, community leaders, and business groups across North America with a message of celebration for those seeking to make a difference. thanks for coming on the show today.

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Tech Tip #67: How to Add Accents and more

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As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Q: I teach Spanish and need a quick way to add accents to words. Can you help?

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right?

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#9: How to Look Like a Photoshop Pro–in Fifth Grade

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The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” Please add a comment and I’ll answer.

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How to Teach Presentation Skills, New Technology and Research Using CES

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In the fall semester, students present about historical figures in computing. This unit teaches about new technology, some basic CS concepts, research skills, plagiarism, verification of sources, and presentation skills. You will be working to make a full presentation on this lesson for the class. Make a copy.)