Archive for the 'Tips and Tricks' Category

Keynote or PowerPoint Creation

Published Date: February 20th, 2008
Category: Tips and Tricks

Here are some suggestions to use when creating Keynote or PowerPoint presentations.

Attaching Pages Documents

Published Date: December 5th, 2007
Category: Tips and Tricks

If you want to attach a Pages document, you must first export it to Word. The steps are: click File, choose Export, choose Word, click Next, choose where you want this document to go and click Export. Now, you can attach it and the recipient will be able to open it.

Changing Channels on Clickers

Published Date: September 26th, 2007
Category: Tips and Tricks

Here are the steps to follow when you need to change the channel on your clicker.
Press both arrows at the same time.
Press the +- key (plus, minus key)
Message will say, “Channel”. Enter the channel number that is on the receiver
Press ’send’
Message will say, “Address”. Enter the number of the clicker (on the end of the […]

Images in CPS

Published Date: September 26th, 2007
Category: Tips and Tricks

One tip I learned: I tried using images in my “clicker” activity, but the images did not appear on the screen. A message appeared stating that CPS could not find the image. I’d saved all of them in a separate folder but soon learned that I had to save the images in the same folder […]

Tips and Tricks

Published Date: September 25th, 2007
Category: Tips and Tricks

This is a place to share what’s working, shortcuts you’ve found, great ways to integrate technology, classroom management tips etc. and help each other to be more successful.

September Institute Day 2

Published Date: September 25th, 2007
Category: Tips and Tricks

So, how are you feeling? Are you ready to start using clickers in your class? Can you see the possibilities? When will you start using these?