Mr Werneske's blog
Blogging
Submitted by Mr Werneske on Thu, 2008-09-18 11:00.Blogging instructions for creating a blog entry - 9 pages/860K.
When including photos in your blog the size of the photo must be reduced, as well as the actual file size. These instructions explain how to this is done - 2 pages/276K.
PowerTeacher Assistance
Submitted by Mr Werneske on Mon, 2008-09-15 08:33.- Overview of the PowerTeacher portal: PT_Portal.pdf - 15 pages/608KB
- Describes how to use the various components of the PowerTeacher portal:Â PT_Manual.pdf - 54 pages/3MB
- Handout from PowerTeacher Web Gradebook training: PT_Intro.pdf - 9 pages/160KB
- PowerTeacher Quicik Reference Card: PT_Quick_Reference.pdf - 2 pages/204KB
- Complete User Guide for PowerTeacher Gradebook: PT_Gradebook 1.1 User G
45-Minute Tech Topic
Submitted by Mr Werneske on Wed, 2008-01-30 07:46.March 12
iPhoto: Create Illustrated Books
Create illustrated books from stories the students write, field trip experiences, or any other topic you can think of. Use photos take with a camera, or the computer. End product does not need to be printed, but shared on your classroom blog in PDF format.
The session emphasized taking photos with the computer (using Photo Booth). Organizing, writing, and publishing the book in iPhoto.Handouts Provided: iPhoto& Illustrated Books
March 6
iPhoto: The Basics
Understanding the interface
Organizing photos
Keep Your Mac Running - Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Submitted by Mr Werneske on Mon, 2007-12-17 10:02.
Repair Permissions
A preventative maintenance procedure to perform on the computer is to repair the permissions. The attachment "Repair_Permissions" will explain how to complete this procedure.
Software Updates
This process is done automatically once a month, but many users dismiss this process. This process needs to be done to keep the computer up to date. This process can be done manually. Whether done automatically or manually, the "Software_Update" attachment describes how this is done.
Tech Tidbits - October 3rd
Submitted by Mr Werneske on Fri, 2007-10-05 09:42.- Student login to the server
- Word Preferences: Edit, Spelling & Grammar
- Digital still & movie cameras (2 of each) available for checkout
- Best to contact Don for assistance thru e-mail or phone
- PowerGrade support is available - end of quarter is October 31
- Web site to help you in estimating walking/running/biking distances Map My Run, Map My Walk, Map My Ride
