How To's

Below is a list of job aids and walkthroughs that explain how to use some of the software utilized within the district. If you have the same software at home, you can also use these links as well. **Please note: If you have a Macintosh Computer, the concepts will be the same, however there will be differences in processes such as mouse clicks and key strokes.

General Computer Use:

Parts of the Computer:
http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson/comp_les1.html

Keyboard Shortcuts (for PCs):
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx

Keyboard shortcuts (for Macs):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75459

Microsoft Word:

Word Basics:
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/words/basics/index.html
http://www.bcschools.net/staff/WordHelp.htm

Mail Merges (utilizing Microsoft Excel Data):
http://mistupid.com/technical/mailmerge/index.htm

Creating Labels (utilizing Microsoft Excel Data):
http://mistupid.com/technical/mailmerge/index.htm

Classroom Resource Downloads:

2005-2006 school year calendar (July-July)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC011671041033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063457401033

2005-2006 school year calendar (monthly themes, July-July)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC100072591033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063457401033

Handwriting practice paper
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060901001033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063455571033

Large treble clef staff
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC061181981033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063455571033

Microsoft Excel:

Excel Basics:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_excel.htm

Creating Graphs and Charts:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/excel_create_chart.htm

Classroom Resource Downloads:

Grade Book Based on Averages:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC010183961033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063455541033

Grade Book Based on Percentages:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC010183951033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063455541033

Grade Book Based on Points:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC010183971033.aspx?CategoryID=CT063455541033

Microsoft PowerPoint:

PowerPoint Basics:
http://www.actden.com/pp/
http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm

Adding Sound and Video to PowerPoint:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH063500641033.aspx

Adding Voice Narration to PowerPoint:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH063500681033.aspx

Classroom Resource Downloads:

PowerPoint Backgrounds:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT011404871033.aspx

Certificate Templates:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT011377331033.aspx