Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Viewing two screens at the same time in Word 07
When writing an assignment in Microsoft Word it can be useful to have two windows visible at the same time, for example a screen with and outline and a working screen. This jing demonstrates how to use the "view side by side" function in Word 07. http://www.screencast.com/users/elliseit/folders/Jing/media/6e55898d-8027-413f-9ca3-8d28b49dcfc8

Saturday, November 7, 2009

UDL Share Space - How to be alerted when someone adds something of interest

If you would like an email notification when someone adds something to a folder that interests you on the UDL Share Space, you can set up an alert.  Just go to the folder of interest and click on Actions-->Alert Me.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

MSWord Clip art for school projects and assignments

Want a source for graphics that you are allowed to use freely as an educator for instructional purposes?

MicroSoft Clip Art

The MSWord Clip art gallery can be used for "school assignments and projects" . There are thousands of pictures built into MSWord or online. In MS Word, just click on the "Insert" ribbon tab, then click on Clip Art. Search by typing in a word, even verbs. I typed in "worried" and got lots of good pics. Right click on the picture, copy and paste into a graphics folder in your My Documents folder. Here's a quote from their website.

"Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. The following guidelines apply to your personal use of clip art:

You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects"