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How do I keep kids off outside networks?(Windows XP)

by Greg Richardson

Oct 8, 2009

I looked on Google but I can't find the answer to this question. I'm the tech guy at my school and I need to somehow make it so the middle school kids can't connect to the neighborhood networks.

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Bob/VA Check out this software review site - there may be something there that will meet your needs.

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On 10/08/09, Greg Richardson wrote: > I looked on Google but I can't find the answer to this > question. I'm the tech guy at my school and I need to > somehow make it so the middle school kids can't connect to >...See More

Oct 8, 2009

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Free online computer skills assessments?

by Teaching 4 different preps

Oct 11, 2009

I teach grades 6 and 8 computers in addition to some other classes. Are there any free or inexpensive online assessments or programs I can use so I don't have to spend hours and hours grading computer papers?

Thanks!

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not pre-made I'm in a similar situation. I haven't found anything that's pre-made out there. You can make your own multiple choice quizzes on quia.com. Other than setting up your own website using something like Moodle, quia may be your best bet.

On 10/11/09, Teaching 4 different preps wrote: > I teach grades 6 and 8 computers in addition to some ot...See More

Oct 11, 2009

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Just found myself on zaba, with a map to my home!!!

by How can I get this removed permanently???? Please please help!

Oct 12, 2009

We have an unlisted number and have tried to fly under the radar.

I teach h.s., and my students have a learning disability, but sometimes, I get kids who have a dual diagnosis of LD and a mental health diagnosis.

Generally, these kids have a history of violence, assaultive behavior, aggression, sociopathy, and one of them recent...See More

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Bob/VA On 10/13/09, The info is right there, plain as day! nm wrote:

I stand corrected. I went and looked again. There IS a free search option that does display home address. That is not the option I originally looked at. By clicking around I was able to pull up a satellite picture of my neighborhood and was able to zoom in on my house...clear e...See More

Oct 14, 2009

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Mary ublic domain or not, it still really bugs me! You can block your information for 2 years for $20. Click on the "record created date" to get to that request page.

On 10/14/09, Bob/VA wrote: > On 10/13/09, The info is right there, plain as day! nm wrote: > > I stand corrected. > I went and looked again. There IS a free search opt...See More

Oct 17, 2009

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Via Conferencing for Frontpage

by Kevin Lutkenhaus

Oct 13, 2009

I am teaching webdesign, using Frontpage 2003. It is the easiest for beginners to use, and serves our needs for a semester class. Does anyone out there ever want to exchange ideas, maybe share desktops through video meetings? If so, please let me know. I think it'd be neat sharing ideas.

Kevin

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The Mouse-"Proper" Way to Hold It?

by Mel

Oct 14, 2009

I have a student (grade 1) who holds the mouse with his thumb on the left mouse button and the rest of his fingers wrapped around the right side of the mouse. I think it will eventually become a problem for him as he gets older. Will he be able to use the scroll wheel or click the right mouse button easily? Is there a "proper" way to hold a mouse a...See More

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Bob/VA Is it a problem now? Can/does he use the scroll wheel now? Can/does he right click now? If the answers are yes then it's not a problem - let it go. If the answers are no then you can choose to make this a battle or choose to let it go and wait to see if he figures it out on his own. I don't think this is something I'd want to talk to parents about....See More

Oct 14, 2009

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CTJS I put smiley face stickers on the left mouse button and I go over with my students that their mouse finger is their pointer finger.

I had a kindergarten student last year who did the same thing as your student did. If I see it this year, it will definitely affect her grade in class and I think it would be an issue that I would communicate...See More

Oct 15, 2009

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Computer life

by Leslie

Oct 15, 2009

How long do you expect a computer to last in a lab used frequently by 200+ students? I am using computers (DELL) that were purchased in 2001. They are starting to slowly fail. Leslie

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Neal I would say 5 to not more than 7 years.

IRS would amatorize them that way I think, and with the changes in techology certainly you couldn't do anything require heavy graphics. Word processing, programming, htm writing would be ok but art/video/audio work would never be up to todays standards.

N.

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Oct 15, 2009

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Mary Last year my situation was the same, 2001, 200+, but in the summer they had all been formatted and we started over. No trouble-shooting time at all during classes. When you have to start doing that, it's ridiculous. Wipe them clean.

On 10/15/09, Neal wrote: > I would say 5 to not more than 7 years. > > IRS would amatorize them tha...See More

Oct 17, 2009

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What are 'online platforms?'

by Jan

Oct 15, 2009

My daughter is applying for a position on a virtual academy. It asks this question "what online platforms are you familiar with?" What does that mean?

Many thanks.

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CMS? I would assume various CMSs (classroom management system) - Blackboard, WebCT, Moodle, Manhattan, etc.

On 10/15/09, Jan wrote: > My daughter is applying for a position on a virtual > academy. It asks this question "what online platforms are > you familiar with?" What does that mean? > > Many thanks.

Oct 15, 2009

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Jan nfm On 10/15/09, CMS? wrote: > I would assume various CMSs (classroom management system) - > Blackboard, WebCT, Moodle, Manhattan, etc. > > > On 10/15/09, Jan wrote: >> My daughter is applying for a position on a virtual >> academy. It asks this question "what online platforms are >> you familiar with?" What does that m...See More

Oct 15, 2009

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SmartBoard lesson

by Susan

Oct 20, 2009

I'm supposed to teach a 4th grade lesson using the smartboard. Anyone have any ideas.

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Jen This website is quite helpful when looking for SMART files and things to do. They are generally the actual SMART files that you save onto your computer and use later.

Oct 27, 2009

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Cybrary Man On the SmartBoard page on my site I have many links to SmartBoard lessons and activities.

Oct 28, 2009

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Teaching kids to login

by Betsy

Oct 22, 2009

Does anyone have a good lesson on how to teach kids to login? I'm in my second year and what seems like it should be an easy lesson to teach is taking forever and requires me to go to every student and show them one on one.

Ctrl+alt+delete and typing in our password is the most difficult.

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I guess our logins must be different I have K-6 lab classes. We rarely need to use the CTRL/ALT/DEL keys combo and even more rarely in 1st grade.

Our log in consists of a userid and a password. I keep the 1st grade passwords very simple.

I make a laminated card (top line) and the password (bottom line)for each 1st grader that shows exactly what they will type on the ...See More

Nov 1, 2009

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Windylynn Betsy:

I'm doing that w/my 1st and k for the first time this year. This year I have a document camera and can show the kids exactly what my fingers are doing. I also have a projector running @the same time so they can see me type in the user name and password. 1st is really getting the hang of it....I start K in another week or two...I had...See More

Nov 2, 2009

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It's Windows 7 Day

by Dan

Oct 22, 2009

Well here we are!! Windows 7 release day. Any eager beavers so far? If so what do you guys think of it? Is it better than Vista was? Worse? or about the same? Either way I myself am just going to keep my existing Vista for now and download the scenic ribbon UI until Service Pack 1 comes out and I get a new PC. In the meantime i'd love to hear what ...See More

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Dan Oh I can't possibly. I'm not well you know. I've got spots in front of my headlights and my whistle's broken. Listen, wheeeet!! 30 of my wheels are flat and I know I would never make it over the mountain.

Mar 22, 2012

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Dan That One Was Epic!!

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