The document lists 14 educational tools that teachers can use including Edgames, Quizstar, Rubistar, Arcademics, Persuadestar, Web Poster Wizard, Thinkfinity, Graphical Organizer, Flash card maker, Spelling Wizard, Calender, Quizinator, Classmarker, and Kidzui. It provides brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of the key features of each tool, such as allowing teachers to create, manage, and assign quizzes and classes (Quizstar), create and manage rubrics (Rubistar), create flashcards and games (Flash card maker, Arcademics), and create online calendars and quizzes (Calender, Quizinator). The document aims to
This document provides an instructor's manual for a digital literacy curriculum. It contains guidance for instructors on creating lesson plans, using effective teaching methods, and managing classroom activities. Templates are included for creating syllabi and lesson plans to assist instructors in organizing their courses. The appendices also contain sample activities, a glossary, and answers to self-tests for the courses.
This document provides an overview of the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia. It begins by noting the document is a customizable template and should give attribution to its original developers. It then outlines the intent to introduce the guidelines and their development process. Key points include that the guidelines represent a consensus on extending fair use for educational multimedia projects, and provide portion limitations for different media types to determine fair use.
This document discusses digital storytelling as an educational tool for teachers and students. It is comprised of 2-4 minute multimedia presentations that incorporate a first-person narrative, images, and an audio track. For teachers, digital storytelling can be used to present new material, provide background knowledge, engage students, and enhance lessons. For students, it generates interest, allows for creative expression, and appeals to diverse learning styles. The document also outlines some of the skills developed through digital storytelling like digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, writing, and communication. It notes positive observations from teachers such as increased homework completion and engagement. Finally, it provides guidance on the storytelling process and lists some common tools used like Movie Maker, Photo
This document provides instructions for creating an educational slide presentation using OpenOffice Impress. It outlines how to:
1. Create slides and insert text within text boxes.
2. Format slides by adding numbered lists and changing background colors.
3. Insert graphics and clipart.
4. Save, view, and print the Impress presentation.
The document then provides step-by-step directions for opening an example Impress file, adding two new slides, entering and formatting slide titles, and applying text effects like shadows.
The document provides instructions for various spreadsheet functions and formatting in Calc, including entering and formatting data, inserting and deleting rows and columns, using formulas and functions, copying and pasting cells, creating charts from data, formatting charts, adding headers and footers, and printing specific parts of the spreadsheet. Key steps include using formulas with cell references, copying the formula down a column, selecting data ranges to plot on a chart, customizing the chart layout and colors, and setting print ranges to control what parts of the spreadsheet are printed.
This lesson teaches how to create and interpret a cash flow statement in a spreadsheet. It shows how to apply bold formatting to text, create formulas to add, subtract and multiply values. The lesson opens a sample cash flow statement file and teaches how to calculate total cash disbursements, income taxes, and net change in cash for each month using formulas.
This document provides instructions for performing various tasks in a spreadsheet program, including entering data, performing calculations with formulas, formatting cells and sheets, inserting charts and graphs, and printing options. Key points covered include entering numbers and text, inserting and deleting rows and columns, using basic math formulas like addition and subtraction, copying and filling formulas, creating a sine graph with an XY chart, customizing the chart appearance, and setting headers and footers for printing. The document provides step-by-step guidance for completing common spreadsheet tasks.
The document lists 14 educational tools that teachers can use including Edgames, Quizstar, Rubistar, Arcademics, Persuadestar, Web Poster Wizard, Thinkfinity, Graphical Organizer, Flash card maker, Spelling Wizard, Calender, Quizinator, Classmarker, and Kidzui. It provides brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of the key features of each tool, such as allowing teachers to create, manage, and assign quizzes and classes (Quizstar), create and manage rubrics (Rubistar), create flashcards and games (Flash card maker, Arcademics), and create online calendars and quizzes (Calender, Quizinator). The document aims to
This document provides an instructor's manual for a digital literacy curriculum. It contains guidance for instructors on creating lesson plans, using effective teaching methods, and managing classroom activities. Templates are included for creating syllabi and lesson plans to assist instructors in organizing their courses. The appendices also contain sample activities, a glossary, and answers to self-tests for the courses.
This document provides an overview of the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia. It begins by noting the document is a customizable template and should give attribution to its original developers. It then outlines the intent to introduce the guidelines and their development process. Key points include that the guidelines represent a consensus on extending fair use for educational multimedia projects, and provide portion limitations for different media types to determine fair use.
This document discusses digital storytelling as an educational tool for teachers and students. It is comprised of 2-4 minute multimedia presentations that incorporate a first-person narrative, images, and an audio track. For teachers, digital storytelling can be used to present new material, provide background knowledge, engage students, and enhance lessons. For students, it generates interest, allows for creative expression, and appeals to diverse learning styles. The document also outlines some of the skills developed through digital storytelling like digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, writing, and communication. It notes positive observations from teachers such as increased homework completion and engagement. Finally, it provides guidance on the storytelling process and lists some common tools used like Movie Maker, Photo
This document provides instructions for creating an educational slide presentation using OpenOffice Impress. It outlines how to:
1. Create slides and insert text within text boxes.
2. Format slides by adding numbered lists and changing background colors.
3. Insert graphics and clipart.
4. Save, view, and print the Impress presentation.
The document then provides step-by-step directions for opening an example Impress file, adding two new slides, entering and formatting slide titles, and applying text effects like shadows.
The document provides instructions for various spreadsheet functions and formatting in Calc, including entering and formatting data, inserting and deleting rows and columns, using formulas and functions, copying and pasting cells, creating charts from data, formatting charts, adding headers and footers, and printing specific parts of the spreadsheet. Key steps include using formulas with cell references, copying the formula down a column, selecting data ranges to plot on a chart, customizing the chart layout and colors, and setting print ranges to control what parts of the spreadsheet are printed.
This lesson teaches how to create and interpret a cash flow statement in a spreadsheet. It shows how to apply bold formatting to text, create formulas to add, subtract and multiply values. The lesson opens a sample cash flow statement file and teaches how to calculate total cash disbursements, income taxes, and net change in cash for each month using formulas.
This document provides instructions for performing various tasks in a spreadsheet program, including entering data, performing calculations with formulas, formatting cells and sheets, inserting charts and graphs, and printing options. Key points covered include entering numbers and text, inserting and deleting rows and columns, using basic math formulas like addition and subtraction, copying and filling formulas, creating a sine graph with an XY chart, customizing the chart appearance, and setting headers and footers for printing. The document provides step-by-step guidance for completing common spreadsheet tasks.
This document provides lesson objectives and instructions for creating a personal balance sheet in Calc. The key points covered are:
1) How to enter text labels and numeric values to complete a personal balance sheet worksheet. Formatting cells to display values as currency.
2) Using the SUM function to automatically calculate totals within a worksheet by summing ranges of cells. Manually creating formulas to sum values across non-adjacent cells and worksheets.
3) The document provides detailed step-by-step instructions on completing these tasks to fully construct and calculate an example personal balance sheet.
This document provides instructions for creating a monthly household expense spreadsheet using OpenOffice Calc. It will teach how to enter text and numbers in cells, use the SUM function to add cell values, and create charts from worksheet data. The lesson has students complete a sample budget spreadsheet by entering expense categories and amounts for each month to become familiar with basic Calc functions.
This document covers basic text editing functions in OpenOffice Writer such as selecting, cutting, copying, and pasting text. It describes how to select individual words and non-consecutive text using the mouse or keyboard. The document explains how to cut, copy, and paste text within and between documents, and how pasted text can take on formatting or be unformatted. It also briefly mentions selecting and working with vertical blocks of text.
The document describes how to insert and format graphics in Writer documents. Key steps include:
- Inserting images from files by selecting Insert > Picture > From File and navigating to the image.
- Resizing, cropping, and formatting images using tools on the Picture toolbar.
- Creating simple drawings using tools on the Drawing toolbar and setting properties.
- Positioning graphics within the text by anchoring or placing them in frames.
The document discusses various formatting and editing tools available in Writer including finding and replacing text, inserting special characters, creating numbered and bulleted lists, setting up page layouts using styles, and changing page orientation. It provides instructions on how to perform tasks like defining tab stops, applying paragraph and character formatting, inserting page breaks, and setting up different page styles for the first page versus subsequent pages.
1) The document provides instructions on how to format a research paper using OpenOffice Writer, including displaying non-printing characters, inserting page numbers in headers, adding footnotes, inserting page breaks, and sorting references.
2) Formatting tasks covered are setting line numbers and fonts, formatting paragraph indents, changing text alignment, and creating hanging indents.
3) The document explains how to use spelling check and word count tools to review the research paper.
In this lesson, students will learn:
1. The three common types of resumes (chronological, modified chronological, and functional) and their advantages and disadvantages.
2. How to insert and format text within OpenOffice.org Writer, including adding text to an existing resume.
3. How to save documents in commonly supported file formats and check documents for spelling errors using Writer's built-in spell check tool.
This document contains a formative assessment report card for a course on Web Communications. The report card evaluates student performance on 8 lessons based on a 4-point scale: A for advanced, B for intermediate, C for basic, and D for needs to learn again. The lessons include creating and maintaining email accounts, adding contacts, composing emails with rich text, setting up account settings, organizing emails using filters, using Gmail labs, using email clients, and web conferencing. The report card will be used to provide students with feedback on their understanding of the course content.
The document outlines a computer operations program with 5 lessons: 1) working with computers, 2) information storage and retrieval, 3) safety and security, 4) maintenance of computer, and 5) working with a PC. Each lesson covers different computer-related topics and skills. Student performance is assessed using letters A through D to indicate their level of understanding from advanced to needs to learn again.
This document contains the grades and modules covered in the AlphaTech computer literacy program. The program consists of 10 modules that cover basic computer concepts like hardware, software, operating systems and applications. It also covers internet topics like email, messaging and security. Students receive formative assessment grades of A, B, C or D in each module to track their progress in learning foundational digital literacy skills.
This 10-15 hour training program teaches intermediate communication skills and is at Level-2 of the ICT Training Framework. The program covers skills for sending and receiving emails, including attachments, signatures, organization, and backups. It also teaches chatting, voice chatting, video conferencing, and using communication tools like email clients. The objectives are to become proficient at communication technology and learn basic and intermediate skills for a variety of web-based communication tools.
This 10-15 hour training program teaches basic and intermediate internet skills and aims to help users become power users of the world wide web. The program covers topics like internet connections, browser tools, search techniques, online communications, security, and safety. Upon completion, users will have the skills to connect to the internet, use a browser, search for and retrieve information, and work safely online.
This 10-15 hour training program is at Level-2 of the ICT Training Framework and teaches basic to intermediate PC skills including terminology, interface, settings, internet, file management, security, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation. The objectives are to become a power PC user, learn operating skills, and respond to errors efficiently and safely. Assignments and OCR qualifications are included.
The document summarizes an entry-level technology training program called Alpha-Tech. The program is designed for teachers with little computer experience. It provides basic instruction on computer operations, the internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. The flexible training can be completed through contact sessions or self-study, and is assessed through a test or assignments. The goal is for learners to develop practical digital skills and confidence to use technology in their routine work.
This document provides an overview of various topics related to internet operations and online communication. It covers connecting to the internet, browsing the web, searching for information, managing and downloading content, online communication, safety and security issues, copyright, and troubleshooting problems. Quizzes and additional resources are included for each section to help users learn more about the different aspects of using the internet.
The document provides information on various computer operations topics including starting and shutting down computers, using the interface and system settings, accessing the internet, terminology, managing and storing files and information, safety and security best practices like using strong passwords and avoiding viruses, maintaining computers and printers, and troubleshooting issues. It also discusses hardware and software installation and management.
The document outlines an Alpha Tech Program trainer kit that aims to remove fear, be simple and fun, and teach computer basics like operating systems, the internet, email, and digital media through modules that cover topics such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. The trainer kit includes lessons on computer parts, starting and shutting down computers, using keyboards and mice, basic terminology, and introduces functions of operating systems, the internet, email, and instant messaging.
This document provides guidance for teachers to help students learn about plagiarism, fair use, and copyright through a classroom lesson and research activity. It instructs teachers to have students research a topic, take 5 paraphrased notes and 3 direct quotes from sources, citing at least 5 sources used. The lesson also includes reviewing examples of proper paraphrasing, quoting, and citing to give students positive examples to learn from.
This document outlines a plan to use an educational resource. The user intends to explore the resource further and potentially recommend it or use it in their teaching. Specific goals and actions are listed, along with deadlines and any needed resources or support to fulfill the intentions of using this educational tool.
This document outlines a plan to use an educational resource. The user intends to explore the resource further and recommend it to colleagues, with goals of taking specific actions like reviewing the resource in more detail within the next month. Support or resources may be needed to implement the plan.
This document provides lesson objectives and instructions for creating a personal balance sheet in Calc. The key points covered are:
1) How to enter text labels and numeric values to complete a personal balance sheet worksheet. Formatting cells to display values as currency.
2) Using the SUM function to automatically calculate totals within a worksheet by summing ranges of cells. Manually creating formulas to sum values across non-adjacent cells and worksheets.
3) The document provides detailed step-by-step instructions on completing these tasks to fully construct and calculate an example personal balance sheet.
This document provides instructions for creating a monthly household expense spreadsheet using OpenOffice Calc. It will teach how to enter text and numbers in cells, use the SUM function to add cell values, and create charts from worksheet data. The lesson has students complete a sample budget spreadsheet by entering expense categories and amounts for each month to become familiar with basic Calc functions.
This document covers basic text editing functions in OpenOffice Writer such as selecting, cutting, copying, and pasting text. It describes how to select individual words and non-consecutive text using the mouse or keyboard. The document explains how to cut, copy, and paste text within and between documents, and how pasted text can take on formatting or be unformatted. It also briefly mentions selecting and working with vertical blocks of text.
The document describes how to insert and format graphics in Writer documents. Key steps include:
- Inserting images from files by selecting Insert > Picture > From File and navigating to the image.
- Resizing, cropping, and formatting images using tools on the Picture toolbar.
- Creating simple drawings using tools on the Drawing toolbar and setting properties.
- Positioning graphics within the text by anchoring or placing them in frames.
The document discusses various formatting and editing tools available in Writer including finding and replacing text, inserting special characters, creating numbered and bulleted lists, setting up page layouts using styles, and changing page orientation. It provides instructions on how to perform tasks like defining tab stops, applying paragraph and character formatting, inserting page breaks, and setting up different page styles for the first page versus subsequent pages.
1) The document provides instructions on how to format a research paper using OpenOffice Writer, including displaying non-printing characters, inserting page numbers in headers, adding footnotes, inserting page breaks, and sorting references.
2) Formatting tasks covered are setting line numbers and fonts, formatting paragraph indents, changing text alignment, and creating hanging indents.
3) The document explains how to use spelling check and word count tools to review the research paper.
In this lesson, students will learn:
1. The three common types of resumes (chronological, modified chronological, and functional) and their advantages and disadvantages.
2. How to insert and format text within OpenOffice.org Writer, including adding text to an existing resume.
3. How to save documents in commonly supported file formats and check documents for spelling errors using Writer's built-in spell check tool.
This document contains a formative assessment report card for a course on Web Communications. The report card evaluates student performance on 8 lessons based on a 4-point scale: A for advanced, B for intermediate, C for basic, and D for needs to learn again. The lessons include creating and maintaining email accounts, adding contacts, composing emails with rich text, setting up account settings, organizing emails using filters, using Gmail labs, using email clients, and web conferencing. The report card will be used to provide students with feedback on their understanding of the course content.
The document outlines a computer operations program with 5 lessons: 1) working with computers, 2) information storage and retrieval, 3) safety and security, 4) maintenance of computer, and 5) working with a PC. Each lesson covers different computer-related topics and skills. Student performance is assessed using letters A through D to indicate their level of understanding from advanced to needs to learn again.
This document contains the grades and modules covered in the AlphaTech computer literacy program. The program consists of 10 modules that cover basic computer concepts like hardware, software, operating systems and applications. It also covers internet topics like email, messaging and security. Students receive formative assessment grades of A, B, C or D in each module to track their progress in learning foundational digital literacy skills.
This 10-15 hour training program teaches intermediate communication skills and is at Level-2 of the ICT Training Framework. The program covers skills for sending and receiving emails, including attachments, signatures, organization, and backups. It also teaches chatting, voice chatting, video conferencing, and using communication tools like email clients. The objectives are to become proficient at communication technology and learn basic and intermediate skills for a variety of web-based communication tools.
This 10-15 hour training program teaches basic and intermediate internet skills and aims to help users become power users of the world wide web. The program covers topics like internet connections, browser tools, search techniques, online communications, security, and safety. Upon completion, users will have the skills to connect to the internet, use a browser, search for and retrieve information, and work safely online.
This 10-15 hour training program is at Level-2 of the ICT Training Framework and teaches basic to intermediate PC skills including terminology, interface, settings, internet, file management, security, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation. The objectives are to become a power PC user, learn operating skills, and respond to errors efficiently and safely. Assignments and OCR qualifications are included.
The document summarizes an entry-level technology training program called Alpha-Tech. The program is designed for teachers with little computer experience. It provides basic instruction on computer operations, the internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. The flexible training can be completed through contact sessions or self-study, and is assessed through a test or assignments. The goal is for learners to develop practical digital skills and confidence to use technology in their routine work.
This document provides an overview of various topics related to internet operations and online communication. It covers connecting to the internet, browsing the web, searching for information, managing and downloading content, online communication, safety and security issues, copyright, and troubleshooting problems. Quizzes and additional resources are included for each section to help users learn more about the different aspects of using the internet.
The document provides information on various computer operations topics including starting and shutting down computers, using the interface and system settings, accessing the internet, terminology, managing and storing files and information, safety and security best practices like using strong passwords and avoiding viruses, maintaining computers and printers, and troubleshooting issues. It also discusses hardware and software installation and management.
The document outlines an Alpha Tech Program trainer kit that aims to remove fear, be simple and fun, and teach computer basics like operating systems, the internet, email, and digital media through modules that cover topics such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. The trainer kit includes lessons on computer parts, starting and shutting down computers, using keyboards and mice, basic terminology, and introduces functions of operating systems, the internet, email, and instant messaging.
This document provides guidance for teachers to help students learn about plagiarism, fair use, and copyright through a classroom lesson and research activity. It instructs teachers to have students research a topic, take 5 paraphrased notes and 3 direct quotes from sources, citing at least 5 sources used. The lesson also includes reviewing examples of proper paraphrasing, quoting, and citing to give students positive examples to learn from.
This document outlines a plan to use an educational resource. The user intends to explore the resource further and potentially recommend it or use it in their teaching. Specific goals and actions are listed, along with deadlines and any needed resources or support to fulfill the intentions of using this educational tool.
This document outlines a plan to use an educational resource. The user intends to explore the resource further and recommend it to colleagues, with goals of taking specific actions like reviewing the resource in more detail within the next month. Support or resources may be needed to implement the plan.