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Month: December 2005

  • Keyboarding

    There is a lot of talk right now about when keyboarding should be taught in school. Historically it has been done at the high school, but since computers and keyboards are ssuch an integral part of our daily lives, it appears that keyboarding instruction should come earlier. Research shows that early keyboarding classes will help the most.

    What are your thoughts on keyboarding instruction (time spent learning how to keyboard correctly)? Do you think it would help you? Do you think you type well enough already? How did you learn to type the way you do now?

    Post your comments here – thanks!

  • Student Showcase

    If you have not checked out the Student Showcase in WITS recently, you should now. Quite a few recent projects have been posted – new Wall Tiles, PhotoShop collages, Colony Advertisements, and more!

  • Word Processor tip

    Tuesday’s Technology Tip
    (Little bits of information to hopefully make your computing life easier)

    There are many different word processors available for computers. The most common one is Microsoft Word, which is on all District computers. AppleWorks is another program that includes a word processor (as well as a spreadsheet, database and more). AppleWorks is on all Heim computers. In addition to these, both Dells and Macs have a basic word processor installed. On the Dells, it is called WordPad, and is found in the Start Menu – click Start | Programs | Accessories. On the Macs, it is called TextEdit, and is found in the Applications folder – click Go | Applications.

  • Sony PSP – WAY Cool

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    I just had my first opportunity to try a Sony PSP – sweet! Now I’m not a gamer, but the size of this, along with the controls and the ability to hit the Internet make this one cool device. I may just have to change my Christmas list…

  • WITS tip

    Tuesday’s Technology Tip
    (Little bits of information to hopefully make your computing life easier)

    There is a new feature for teachers in WITS called Terms/Flashcards, found in the teacher notes area. You can put vocabulary terms in for your students to practice in a flashcard format. You can also share your vocabulary words so other teachers can access them. For more details, click on the What’s New link on the homepage of WITS.

  • makeworksheets.com

    Looking for a quick way to create worksheets? The Williamsville Teaher Center has purchased a district subscription to makeworksheets.com. With the site, you can create printable teacher worksheet makers, rubric makers, math worksheets, graphic organizers, language arts worksheets, puzzle makers, and teacher time savers.

    See me for the login info.

    The web address is www.makeworksheets.com

  • Essays: By hand or computer?

    Hey Mr. Nocek’s classes – you just took a test and had the option of handwriting or word processing the essay. Which do you prefer? Why? Do you find that you write more/better when using the computer? Please comment back on this – thanks!

    Mr. R.