TEACHERS MUST BE TRAINED!

Students of all ages are far more interested in the use of the internet for learning and sharing knowledge.Learning experiences online are more fascinating as is being able to connect with others via social network sites. Teachers are still not fully aware of the potential of the internet.They must be trained to be able to integrate technology in the classroom. Even students of lower grades are becoming increasingly aware and adept at using computers and the internet.

MOUSEXERCISE,FUN WAY TO LEARN TO USE THE MOUSE

Computer literacy is being promoted as an essential life skill. Holding the mouse steady between the thumb and fingers a you click through,forms the first part of computer learning.Making it fun and an effective exercise at the same time is the mousercise. An interactive funfilled game as you become adept at using the computer mouse.
Whether you are a new learner,or not comfortable yet,with computer learning,this surely helps getting your fingers moving as required.The prompts and the different ways of using the mouse is shown,sure to make you adept in less than 10 minutes.

TIPS TO USE PICTURE IN MS WORD EFFECTIVELY

Microsoft Word is used extensively by students,and teachers in the classroom and for submitting assignments. A picture when added to the assignment,brings out the creativity.Many use just the "copy,paste" method.But the whole assignment can be made more interesting when the images added are strategically placed and formatting is made use of.Text wrapping options can be used to make it visually appealling.
Watch the following video for more engaging tips.

TIPS TO USE IMAGES IN MS WORD MORE EFFECTIVELY

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PowerPoint In The Classroom

FREE COMPUTER TUTORIALS ONLINE

Free online tutorials are an answer to all that want to learn in their spare time and it is my continuous endeavour to find and write about them here for a great many to make use of.Readers have acknowledged using this blog to find useful educational resources for their classroom or study.Several websites offer free online tutorials,but not all are updated with the latest versions of software.The following websites were found useful.
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.actden.com/
http://www.learnthat.com/

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Powerpoint In The Classroom

POWERPOINT IN THE CLASSROOM

Schools have adopted technological modes of teaching,and have been particularly successful in grading students according to their powerpoint presentations.These presentations are a hit with every student as it is a creative aspect of the student being focused upon.It also aids faster learning.All subjects can be taught using ppt.Some teachers emphasize their topic's,"Points to remember" at the end of every chapter through a ppt. My 8 th grade student had to submit a ppt on a topic of common interest for an English class.Guidelines were given 10 days in advance and he had to submit this as a project and once approved by the teacher,he would be assessed for the presentation in class. His friends get to ask him questions and his presentation skills are enhanced.
Students are taught to use powerpoint,word and excel for their class projects.An excellent website that guides teachers and students in using powerpoint effectively in the classroom can be found here.There are 3 versions of the FREE ONLINE TUTORIAL.
If you are using Powerpoint 98,Click here.
If you are using Powerpoint 2003,Click here.
If you are using Powerpoint 2007,Click here.

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LEARN COMPUTERS-BASIC

Computers are the basic in this age of information technology.Many are adept at the use of computers depending on what thy use it for.Students are particularly finding it useful as they complete their projects in a given time frame whether they attend a regular school or do an course online. Many retired people and housewives are found just glued to their idiot boxes watching soaps that only serve to spoil their eyes and their thinking.Some have the inclination to learn and yet, they do not pursue learning to use the computers citing excuses.They will be better off if they make that effort to improve themselves and spend their valuable time in doing something useful for themselves and others.Some only want to check emails,see news,some want to watch faraway kids and grandkids on the webcam,and they depend on somebody to help them with basic stuff.I have seen many retired men and women putting to good use the computer and internet when their children are out at work. It takes a strong desire to want to keep abreast of the world and not go into depression watching the world go by. Basic computer courses are available online and free to use. Several tutorials also are available online,but the best is the bbc website which walks you through,depending on the kind of computer you have to work on. Basic internet beginners' course and how to make the ideal search is covered in this website.You form your own community on the web,and find newer hobbies online. And of course,your offline friends envy you and they also begin to learn.Suddenly, you realize that you are a part of that revolution called information technology,and you make your own contribution to society voicing your comments on a blog,or editing a wiki,or just uploading photos,videos or podcasts.

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