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Basic ICT Skills – Doesn't Everyone Have Them?

I had the opportunity yesterday to assist at a PD session on the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Audacity.  Things that I’m sure a majority of teachers take advantage of everyday sometimes to the detriment of learning.  Now this was a session for those who felt they had a beginner level.  I was surprised.  I […]

To Share or Not To Share? Is it really a question?

Image by 姒儿喵喵 via Flickr I have been teaching for 6 years plus my 7 years of study (yes I know I took my time!) and during this time I have created many resources.  During my second year of uni as I stayed up late one evening trying to find a better way to teach […]

Windows 7 Tip – Changing Backgrounds

This is a really simple thing that most of us know how do to – my reasoning behind putting this video together was I found this cool little option which allows you to have your background change on a regular basis. Enjoy!

Windows 7 Tips

As we rolled out Windows 7 this year I found staff needed support to find some of their favourite settings.  As staff and students were being issued with the operating system at different times the easiest way to offer PD was to put together “Cheet Sheets” and some YouTube Videos.  So not to overload everyone […]