New rules for passwords on Bookshare.org (Updated)

Bookshare no longer requires that you have a download password that is different from your account password.  You will no longer be asked for a password when unzipping a downloaded file.

If you are unable to unzip a file that you previously downloaded from Bookshare, then it might be because you downloaded that book at a time when the download password was required.  Download the book again  from the Bookshare website.

Using MS Word 2007 Smart Shapes to create prewriting graphic organizers

Often students need additional, customized support to help them organize their ideas prior to beginning a writing assignment.

Here's a video link that will step you through making prewriting graphic organizers using Smart Shapes in MSWord 2007.
Video


If you want a paper handout, here is a HIAT Quick Guide
QuickGuide

Adding students to Bookshare

Question:
I finallly registered teachers as sponsors in Bookshare. Do I add the members (students) or let the teachers add them?

Answer:
You can do this either way, but if the teachers are going to add them, then you have to explain to all the teachers how to add the kids online. That might take up the same amount of time as adding them yourself!

Another thing to consider is that you have to notify the ITSS of all the kids who are added so they can have access to the Copyrighted Text folder on your network. Decide on a way that works best logistically in your school. The ITSS needs the kids names, grades, and login ids.

How do you handle this at your school?