Happy Saint Patrick's Day -- Lucky Tips

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

I am sticking with my Holiday themes this year as it reminds me to create and post to the tech blog.  My goal is to post once a month in the hopes all of you read it :)  So, here it is....

The following two websites demonstrate progress.  I received an email from an administrator and a teacher to make sure I tell teachers about them.  I think that is just AWESOME.  It goes back to one of my favorite sayings... “The best resource is each other” so THANK YOU to the people who brought these sites to my attention.

GetKahoot

A great website to create a quiz, survey, and discussion. A game-based classroom response system.

Teacher Side: https://getkahoot.com/

Student Side: https://kahoot.it/

Step 1 Create a Quiz Video

Step 2 (Optional) Create a Quiz Video for a Class

Khan, Khan, Khan

Do  I  really need to to say more... Khan is endless.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

I  also had the privilege to witness 6 sections of math this month set up with Khan Academy.  Thank you Mr. Baier.  

Resources:

Khan Academy Knowledge Base Presentation

Khan Academy Math Badge Program Presentation

Also, do you know Khan and Bank of America are trying to help students and adults be better with their money? This is a great tool to understanding Financial Literacy. It is free curriculum at your finger tips.

https://www.bettermoneyhabits.com/index.html

The next website should not be a new one to you, but we have a unique and great opportunity until March 31st.  SUMDOG is temporarily open for both Reading and Writing and advanced Reporting for all subjects until March 31st. Check it out.

SUMDOG

Math (K)-8, Reading (Gr 1-5), and Writing (3-8)

Washington Sumdog Info

Schuler Sumdog Info

AMS Sumdog Info

Reminder:  All the students are set up and ready to go.

Friendly Apple Tip....

Having troubles with scrolling!!  

Tip 1: Two Finger Scrolling (Up and Down)

Tip 2: Change and Play with Track Pad Settings

Instructions: Go to Apple, System Preferences, and Trackpad

Tip 3: Turn your Scrolling on all the time

Instructions: Go to Apple, System Preferences, General and in the Show Scroll bars, Select--Always

By: Jessica Fincel

@jfincel32

"Where are my Scroll Bars?"

Most of ACSD computers are or soon will be up to an OS X v10.7 Lion or later, and the biggest obstacle is the trackpad on the laptops. Most of our staff love their new computers, but want their scroll bars back.  Personally, I can't blame them. It took time for me as well to make the adjustment. We are all are creature of habits, and when something that we are use to being there all the time, it takes time to adjust for ALL of us!! So, I think the tips and tricks below might make your life a little bit easier -- I HOPE!!!

Trackpad

My favorite tip:

Two finger scroll up and down

Special Note: Scroll bars will only appear when you are scrolling. When not scrolling, they disappear to not get in the way of your content. You can change this behavior in the General pane of System Preferences, if desired.  

• System Preferences
  

• Click General Pane and then choose the option “Always” under Show Scroll Bars                      

Watch the following two-minute video regarding your 10.7 Trackpad Options:

2 Minute Video on Trackpad Tips (Created by Apple)

Please make note you can change your own trackpad settings by following the steps below:

1. Go to your Apple (top left) then click on System Preferences

2. Click on Trackpad

3. Three Different Tabs - Point & Click, Scroll & Zoom, More Gesture -- 

Customize your settings

More detail information regarding your trackpad settings can be found on the Apple support page (link below).

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4721

By: Jessica Fincel @jfincel32

Sources: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4721