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In this issue of Technology Education, I would like to cover some
important details for easy computer maintenance tips, E-adventures
- a hands-on, real world experience in all areas of technology and
its something the students will love to do.
Included in this technology presentation will be some tech tips
to be used with a power point program, and two valuable websites
that promote health and physical education for public relations
and a valuable tool to integrate and inform the parents, community
and administration that we are real teachers capable of being a
viable part of an overall education.
Also, I would like to introduce a new and improved audio program
that will improve our listening skills and an informative and relaxing
vehicle for improvement of technological trends. This may be incorporated
as a learning experience or teaching tool resource.
Sincerely,
Gerry Cernicky
Technology Section Editor
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PRESENTATION
SOFTWARE:
- This includes Powerpoint, Star Office and other packages that
include authoring tools and HTML. This can be used to help streamline
student note taking procedures, introduce more gripping visuals
when illustrating concepts, and to help them organize thoughts
more clearly. They will begin to naturally apply this deeper understanding
to their own presentations and become familiar with the software.
- Word processors
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation packages
Use a presentation package or projection aid to present one
of your favorite activities in health or physical education. Schedule
on a weekly basis so that they become used to seeing you using
the package.
Modify this as necessary depending on the resources available. These
projects can range from a book report to creative demonstrations
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SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE:
Use EXCEL or STAR OFFICE to provide functionality for tracking data, generating graphs or calculating
formulas. Integrate them into all
areas of the curriculum.
- Begin with an introduction to the concept of data and attributes.
A good data sample can be generated focusing on human attributes
such as gender, hair color, eye color, etc.
- Identify the attributes you wish to track and enter into a
spreadsheet.
- Generate several graphs and pie charts that visually illustrate
the data collected.
- Begin to work towards a natural integration strategy that they
will use this tool often.
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Questions to Ask, or
Thoughts to Share?
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- KEEP COOL and SAFE
Check to be sure that the vents around the computer are open and clear
of obstruction and dust.
- CHECK LEVEL
The biggest enemy to your computer is placing it on its side. If a tower
model , keep it vertical. If its wide, keep it horizontal. If not, their
will be pressure on the hard drive and cause it to fail.
- REMOVE DIRT
By a can of compressed air to blow out debris in the keyboard and
place a cover over the keys.
- PREVENT POWER PROBLEMS
Windows users should SCAN DISK and DEFRAG in order to check for errors and
defragment the hard drive.
- BACK UP
Save documents and work by using a diskettee or zip drive or burn them to
a CD.
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Before you begin to maintain your computer here are some supplies
that are needed:
- Simple green
- 409 cleaner
- Rubbing alcohol
- Compressed air can
- Clean white rags
- Q-tips
- 3M toner vacuum
CLEAN YOUR HARD DRIVE
- Take the case off and use a canned or compressed air, use short
bursts to avoid condensation.
- Clean the floppy drives, CD drives and tape drive with simple
green or 409 spray. Don't get the insides of the drives wet.
CLEAN YOUR MONITOR
- Clean the outside with simple green or 409
- Spray a cloth with the cleaner and wipe the screen. Any LCD
screen - don't press too hard and use a clean , soft cloth
CLEAN YOUR KEYBOARD
- Turn the computer off
- Use a thin screwdriver or butter knife to gently pry up the
rectangular keycaps....Don't remove space bar and shift keys as
they are too difficult to replace
- Any liquid should be sopped up with a paper towel
- Gently but firmly press back in place
- It doesn't hurt to take a picture of the keyboard for easier
replacement
CLEAN YOUR SCANNER
- Remove glass cover and clean with windex.. any dust needs blown
out
- Clean outside cabinet with simple green
CLEAN YOUR MOUSE
- Turn the mouse over and twist toward the arrows.
- Remove the mouse ball and clean with a q-tip with an alcohol
dampened rag.
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POWER POINT 97/2000
INSERT ACTION BUTTONS:
To empower viewers of your presentation, consider adding Action
Buttons, interactive tools that allow others to view and navigate
your presentation at their own pace. From the slide show menu, select
action buttons, then choose the desired button. Fill out the info
in the action settings box, then click ok. To customize the action
button itself, right click on it.
WRITE on SLIDES with POWER POINT 2002 PEN:
With this you can circle , underline , draw, or make other marks
on slides during the presentation to emphasize a point or show connections.
- During the slide show, right click and point to Pointer options...note
(you must be in Slide Show to see Pointer Options)
- Click pen and hold the mouse down as you write or draw on
slides and /or chose pen color.
- For no disruption , use CTRL+P to switch to using the pen
and CTRL+U to revert back to automatic pointer.
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MIKE'S
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PAGE
Here you can find information about laws, lesson plans, fitness,
teaching strategies and links for research and resources.
Included in this homepage by Mike Rogula are downloads inherent
with the Rochester City School District are
AAHPER links, Defending physical education, games, activities, New
York State Education Department, gymnastic lessons, rubrics, assessments
and physical education plans. Check out this valuable information
at Mike's
P.E. Page
FIT FOR LIFE
Check out this stimulating expose and report on anew kind
of physical education program aimed at helping children live healthier
lives.
This issue came from the NEWS HOUR report by Jim Lehrer's daily talk
show and interviewed by Elizabeth Brackett from Chicago.
There is a transcript and streaming video that highlights the
new P.E. and encompasses the program at Naperville (Madison Junior
High) and the well renowned guru- Phil Lawler.
It can be found at FIT
for LIFE
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For
all those interested in expanding the horizons of streaming
audio, MP3'S and audio books, then try this new site at
AUDIBLE . It uses software
and an MP3 player to download and listen to top rated reading
material and music. There is a basic listening plan (12.95/month)
but it saves hundreds of dollars from other media resources
on the Internet and book stores.
With an easy USB connection, you can access books and download
FREE music. The player is very small (pocket size) that can
be use during exercise, car (adapter) and any free time with
free software included.
There are a myriad of titles to chose from, including sports
and fitness. Also, it comes with one free monthly book and
subscription such as the Harvard Medical Report. |
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"Men occasionally
stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and
hurry off as if nothing happened."
- Winston Churchill
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