Hold down the control key, the command key (has a "propeller" on it) and the letter d at the same time. While holding this key combo, put your mouse over a word in Safari, Mail or other Apple application.
On 4/07/08, Greg wrote: > Hold down the control key, the command key (has a > "propeller" on it) and the letter d at the same time. While > holding this key combo, put your mouse over a word in > Safari, Mail or other Apple application. > > Another reason I love my Mac :-D
Thanks for the tip, I love macs...this is just another reason :) We also have a large number of mac machines at our site and this would be perfect to help students with vocabulary as they research for projects and surf the internet. Thanks again.
On 4/07/08, Greg wrote: > Hold down the control key, the command key (has a > "propeller" on it) and the letter d at the same time. While > holding this key combo, put your mouse over a word in > Safari, Mail or other Apple application. > > Another reason I love my Mac :-D
Now isn't that interesting! I got to write that one down until I remember to use it by heart. . .
I saw this cool flyer that was a party invitation last Halloween.
The words "HALLOWEEN PARTY" were in an outline using a superlarge font size and inside the letters, the word "Boo!" appeared as if written like this (Boo!Boo!Boo!), but contained within the outline of each letter. It was very very cute!
I'm a technology specialist in our district working with elementary teachers. Wondering if any of you have hints I could pass along to teachers about how to plan for technology integration. Our teachers are required to submit a tech. project each six weeks. I try to give them ideas that will fit in with curriculum. Problem is, they are so overwhelmed technology is still one more "thing we have to do." Any ideas as to how I can help them plan ahead of time, including using technology as a presentation format? Thanks!
Good ideas, Ken...thanks. Also really looking for any suggestions as to the planning of projects, not just projects themselves. Does anyone have a specific lesson plan format, etc.?
Create a guide for the teachers indicating the ways in which technology can help them and then using that guide, the teacher should look through the scope and sequence of their textbooks to help them. Some of the textbooks have software and online sites that reinforce the textbook's curriculum.
If the teachers still have no idea then, have them photocopy the scope and sequence from the textbooks and give it to you. Circle the areas in which you think technology would be the most helpful and give it back to them to help narrow it down. Also if you have a list of software applications which explains how they are used, that also may be help to the teachers and give them some ideas.
It shouldn't be technology for technology's sake. That's plain silly. However, there are plenty of situations in which the students are more engaged in the learning because of technology.
Some of our computers (Macs running OS10.4.11 and 10.5) are having problems with stickers and animations. When brought in to the page, it shows the frame, but it is blank inside. We had that problem once before and it had something to do with QuickTime, but I'm not seeing the same options with these OS. Thought some of you might have some insight before I contact support.
We have had exactly the same problem on our Macs. I talked with KidPix and they suggested several things. When those did not work they said they would work on the problem and get back to me, but I haven't heard yet. They are usually quite good at solving these things, so I'm sure I will get a response soon. I'll post it when I do.
On 4/22/08, AJH wrote: > Some of our computers (Macs running OS10.4.11 and 10.5) are > having problems with stickers and animations. When brought > in to the page, it shows the frame, but it is blank inside. > We had that problem once before and it had something to do > with QuickTime, but I'm not seeing the same options with > these OS. Thought some of you might have some insight > before I contact support.
I can't get a video to load to my web site. I am moving it from imovie to iweb. I think I am doing everything right. Keep getting a message saying network connection not there. Any ideas?
I hope someone can help me with a problem. While I'm doing a long term sub job I had to get a "loaner" laptop (Mac) because the regular teacher took hers home. The tech person told me I couldn't get the regular school mail, but to use some free email, so I set up a yahoo account which I access thru Safari. Well, for some reason I can only read one email message then it freezes. I can restart then receive one message and again same freeze problem. Sometimes it doesn't even give me the email message but gives me a "no data received from server" error message. In other words it's next to worthless! I feel like there must be some setting I need to change??? ( I contacted the district tech person and they couldn't tell me how to solve the problem...guess I'm not very high on their priority list. lol) But, teaching without a working computer makes me feel lost ! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated !
Generally for security reasons a company box can not be accessed or worked on by the user. It is not like your "own" computer.
If "getting regular school mail" is essential to your position I would send a copy of your post to your principal cc: the head of technology services asking for some solution to the problem.
How do full time staff get their school mail, and why wont that work or be made to work for you?
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On 5/02/08, sue wrote: > I hope someone can help me with a problem. While I'm doing > a long term sub job I had to get a "loaner" laptop (Mac) > because the regular teacher took hers home. The tech person > told me I couldn't get the regular school mail, but to use > some free email, so I set up a yahoo account which I access > thru Safari. Well, for some reason I can only read one > email message then it freezes. I can restart then receive > one message and again same freeze problem. Sometimes it > doesn't even give me the email message but gives me a "no > data received from server" error message. In other words > it's next to worthless! I feel like there must be some > setting I need to change??? ( I contacted the district tech > person and they couldn't tell me how to solve the > problem...guess I'm not very high on their priority list. > lol) But, teaching without a working computer makes me feel > lost ! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated !
Thanks, Neal. I know you're right...I should have received a computer that could provide the services/info I need to do the job effectively. Since there's only 13 more school days I was trying to just "get by" without "rocking anybody's boat". I told the tech person that I think they need to have a district policy concerning computers for subs, especially long-term subs. Of course, she (and I) have no power to change/create district policy, but I will explain the situation to the administration.
I do not have a lot of experience with computers, but this summer I am planning on taking classes and preparing to be a Kindergarten thru 5th grade computer lab teacher. Any suggestions? Thank you, Donna
Donna, I've been teaching an K-5 apple computer lab for 6 years, so I would be happy to share ideas or answer any questions you might have. This summer I will be working to get most of the lessons I've created over the past 6 years online as a resource for other teachers (and also to make it easier for me to remember what I do from year to year! LOL!). Let me know if I can help you in any way
On 5/04/08, Donna Rice wrote: > I do not have a lot of experience with computers, but this > summer I am planning on taking classes and preparing to be > a Kindergarten thru 5th grade computer lab teacher. Any > suggestions? > Thank you, > Donna
Hi, I started computer with an Apple IIGS, then MacLC's - all in my classroom. Then the district went to all PC's. I finally decided to get myself and laptop, and bought a MacBook. You all seem like nice folks, and I hope you can help. Question 1: On the old PC laptop I had that was assigned by the school, I had to download AOL Instant Messenger to use it. When I went to AOL to get if for my Mac, it just started right up and asked for my screen name, so, thought I was surprised I didn't have to download, I went ahead and used it. I tried chatting in our test preparation group, but it kept doing weird things, like showing me as a ghost (someone else's description, I thought I was still there and my messages just weren't going through), and just putting my name over and over with no message. I tried logging out and in several times with no success. Someone suggested I download AIM again. When I went back to do that, I found there is a special MAC version, but when I started the download, it warned: This is an application. Are you sure you want to download it?, so I didn't because I wanted to be sure it was OK. All the tech people I know are PC users and I didn't think they could help. I've gotten help here before, so I though I'd give it a try.
Question 2: (very stupid, I know) I took my laptop to school so they could set it up to connect there. They needed my user name and password. I tried a few things, but it never worked. I THINK I was using the wrong user name, but what if I turn my laptop off and can't remember my user name and password. I've been afraid to turn it off since then.
Thanks in advance for any help for this "renewed" Mac user. Christy
On 5/15/08, Christy wrote: > turn on the automatic login? >> >> If you don't remember the password and automatic login is turned >> off, you can reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X >> User Install disc.
Each application has a help (directions) on the menu bar - there are no paper manuals other than something like OS X for Dummies (you can get it at your local library or book store).
From Sytem Preferences -> Help:
Changing the way users log in You can set up your computer to ask for a password when users log in, and you can set up automatic login, which automatically logs in a specified user each time the computer starts up.
If you require users to log in using passwords, you can choose what they see when they log in. The login window can show a list of users with a picture next to each name and a space to type their password, or it can require users to type both their user name and password.
Open System Preferences and click Accounts. If some settings are dimmed, click the lock icon and type an administrator name and password. Click Login Options.
On 5/16/08, Jan wrote: > That makes sense! > > If I buy an audio book on an MP3 CD, can I rip the CD into iTunes and then sync it to my > iPod? Do I have to convert it to AAC first before importing or will the MP3 play on the > iPod? > > Thanks so much for all your help, Greg. I appreciate it as always. > > The iPod started out as an mp3 player so you should have no troubles with an mp3 file.
On 5/16/08, Greg wrote: > On 5/16/08, Jan wrote: >> That makes sense! >> >> If I buy an audio book on an MP3 CD, can I rip the CD into iTunes and then sync it to my >> iPod? Do I have to convert it to AAC first before importing or will the MP3 play on the >> iPod? >> >> Thanks so much for all your help, Greg. I appreciate it as always. >> >> > The iPod started out as an mp3 player so you should have no troubles with an mp3 file. > > You're welcome, > > Greg
I know that I can make movies and insert voice recordings or narrations (though I don't know HOW to do that yet), but I wonder if it is possible to burn a CD using the microphone. I want to record some things I need to study, and having CDs would be easier than cassettes. Thanks, Christy
Christy HottOhh, I was just re-reading this thread. I've always been afraid I'd leave the "y" off my name, and now I've finally done it. Sorry, it was certainly an error.
Christy
On 5/20/08, Christy wrote: > Thank you guys sooo much. I had no idea such a thing existed. I'll > read the info and get started. I'm excited about it. Christ
On 4/07/08, Greg wrote:
> Hold down the control key, the command key (has a
> "propeller" on it) and the letter d at the same time. While
> holding this key combo, put your mouse over a word in
> Safari, Mail or other Apple application.
>
> Another reason I love my Mac :-D
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