In my post-Thanksgiving web browsing, I came upon Schooled in Tech, a helpful site with lots of tips for using Chromebooks and Google tools. Some of these I've shared myself previously, but this is a nice "go-to" spot for Chromebook use.
Learn how to use your Chromebook for video-conferencing, how to export your data, useful keyboard shortcuts, and more. There are also tips on using Microsoft Office 365.
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Friday, November 23, 2018
Monday, February 18, 2013
Windows 7 Snipping Tool
If you haven't discovered the Snipping Tool in Windows 7, it's worth checking out. The Snipping Tool allows you to capture any portion of your screen, so you can then insert the image into a document (for you Mac users, you can accomplish the same thing using Command + Shift + 4). I have used the tool here to give you the idea* (and to show you where to find it):
You can add annotations-- such as the red arrow above.
The image is automatically copied into your clipboard, so you can paste it where needed. You can also save the image for future use.
Teachers and students can use this tool to incorporate screen captures into text documents and presentations.
*note that capturing an open menu (as in my example) is a little trickier. Here are the steps (from the Microsoft site):
You can add annotations-- such as the red arrow above.
The image is automatically copied into your clipboard, so you can paste it where needed. You can also save the image for future use.
Teachers and students can use this tool to incorporate screen captures into text documents and presentations.
*note that capturing an open menu (as in my example) is a little trickier. Here are the steps (from the Microsoft site):
- Open Snipping Tool by clicking the Start button
, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Snipping Tool.
- Press ESC, and then open the menu that you want to capture.
- Press CTRL+PRINT SCREEN.
- Select the type of snip you want, and then capture the menu.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
What's new in Office 2010
Here are two features available in Microsoft Office 2010 that may be helpful to you:
1) Screen Shots- you can now add images of your computer screen to Word, Powerpoint, and other Office docs. This is useful if you are doing a "how-to," for example, and you want to show students exactly what they should be seeing when they complete a particular step in a process. Go to Insert..Screen Shot. You will then be given thumbnails of all open windows. Click on the one you want and an image will be inserted.
Here's a video on how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/v/21phJ6pk5UE
2) YouTube in Powerpoint- you can now embed video from YouTube (and other streaming video sites) into Powerpoint. For YouTube, first find the video you want. Click on Share, then Embed, and check the box that says "Use old embed code" (you\'ll know the code is correct if it starts with object, rather than iframe). Copy that code. Back in Powerpoint, click Insert..Video..Video from Web site, and paste the code into the dialog box that appears.
Important Note- the video will only play on computers running Office 2010 (all computers at CVU). If you want students to watch at home, this is NOT a good choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI0e4WDuTBA
(originally posted 10/20/11)
1) Screen Shots- you can now add images of your computer screen to Word, Powerpoint, and other Office docs. This is useful if you are doing a "how-to," for example, and you want to show students exactly what they should be seeing when they complete a particular step in a process. Go to Insert..Screen Shot. You will then be given thumbnails of all open windows. Click on the one you want and an image will be inserted.
Here's a video on how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/v/21phJ6pk5UE
2) YouTube in Powerpoint- you can now embed video from YouTube (and other streaming video sites) into Powerpoint. For YouTube, first find the video you want. Click on Share, then Embed, and check the box that says "Use old embed code" (you\'ll know the code is correct if it starts with object, rather than iframe). Copy that code. Back in Powerpoint, click Insert..Video..Video from Web site, and paste the code into the dialog box that appears.
Important Note- the video will only play on computers running Office 2010 (all computers at CVU). If you want students to watch at home, this is NOT a good choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI0e4WDuTBA
(originally posted 10/20/11)
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