Most Recent Update
09/14/2006

ONLINE WRITING WORKSHOP:
Fifteen online modules guide students through the writing process, and provide activities to assess their learning. Modules include analyzing the topic, locating and evaluating materials, quoting and referencing sources, making strategic notes, writing paragraph by paragraph, mechanics and style in of writing, and editing final versions.

For Spanish speakers using the computer lab try this setting
In Internet Explorer, click the options button on the toolbar and check Word Translator.
If you don't see it, click the Browsing tab at the top of the window that opened up.
When your mouse hovers over a word, the word is translated into Spanish, (other languages can be chosen)
Since many early English speakers do not understand words they may see on the internet, this gives them one more tool for comprehension.

Tech Talks TAKS
by Mary Howard

Hints for everyone:

Word Tip - This cool feature lets you see the changes made as your students edit work.
Go to TOOLS>Use Track Changes . To try it out, delete a word and replace it with new text. Notice the line that appears and tracks the change that was just made to the document.

Videos in your curriculum - Insert part of a United Streaming or PowerMedia Plus video into a PowerPoint.. When you review a point with your class, the video is an instant reminder of key points you want to make.

Exam View Hints - Did you know that you can create study guides and tests for students to take online? They are automagically graded and the scores are emailed to you. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Lab Problems for students - Carnegie Mellon University has free online courses called the Open Learning Initiative with lab-type problems that students solve. Check it out. Topics include Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics, Statistics, and other topics including Research Methods and Logic. Some courses are under development.