· Making Banners & Signs with Microsoft Publisher

· Using Inspiration (graphic-organizer) Across the Curriculum

· Transferring a Phone Call to another Extension

We have attempted to clarify our instant-messaging policy for students. It is posted on the web site under “Technology à Internet Safety”

http://www.norwoodschool.org/data/site/internetsafety,filtering,&anti-virus.asp

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

New USB Drives

We recently purchased 20 USB keychain drives. This is a small device intended to replace the use of floppy disks, so that kids can carry files back and forth from home to school. These USB drives hold 16 times the amount of a floppy disk, so big files like PowerPoints should fit on them. If you or a student would like to use one, they may be signed out in the MMC.

Making Banners & Signs with Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is installed in the two computer labs, and on some of the newer computers and laptops. It is a program that lets you make banners and signs. If you’ve ever tried to make a multi-page banner in Microsoft Word, you know that it is difficult. Use Publisher instead! To make a banner, choose “Banners” from the list of publication types on the left, then choose one of the templates (from examples on right), and then insert the words that you want.

Using Inspiration Across the Curriculum

“The use of electronic graphic organizers to represent concepts and ideas visually can be a powerful tool for teaching and learning. When students see information in a Web diagram or concept map, their minds begin to see patterns and relationships among ideas. Graphic organizers not only help students understand what they are being taught, but also help teachers understand what students are learning when students create them. They can "see" their students' thinking, thus helping to assess, guide, and direct...”
Click here to read more of this Tom Snyder article and see the classroom examples!

Transferring a Phone Call to another Extension

· Put call on hold

· Dial the “Phone” or “Voicemail” extension number that you want to transfer call to

· Announce call (optional)

· Hang up

Tech Tips #8