Power Ranger Meeting Minutes
Friday, October 5, 2005
Room 7096


1. Introductions and Administrivia

2. Think - Pair - Share

* THINK! --- Write down one example of a student project or activity utilizing technology (either from your classroom or others). In what ways did this benefit or enhance student learning?

* PAIR! ... with a partner

* SHARE! ... with the group.

Examples shared... 

I would like to know how to…

  • Back up grades
  • Back up on the server and disks
  • Convert ApleWorks to Word (6)
  • Convert AppleWorks to Word with diagrams and equations
  • Create/change a website/webpage/ use Freeway (8)
  • Create/use a database and create charts/graphs
  • Do ID's and post online from Easy Grade Pro
  • Download iCal onto my iPod
  • How to create folders in mailboxes
  • How to live in an I.P. print environment with AppleTalk and/or Local Talk only devices
  • How to use Garageband
  • How to use Word
  • Incorporate graphs and charts into files
  • Know how to burn CD's /use iTunes (2)
  • Know how to make better graphs in Excel (2)
  • Know how to transfer my files from AppleWorks to Word
  • Know more about Comic Life (2)
  • Use iMovie/Know more about iMovie (6)
  • Know more shortcuts and how to set preferences in Word
  • Know the advantages of Word over AppleWorks
  • Know the quickest way to backup
  • Make a “group” email account for S.A.V.E.
  • Make tables in Word
  • Movies in PowerPoint/more efficient movies in PowerPoint (2)
  • Print Making the Grade file in landscape with one page
  • Print on different sized paper
  • Put a picture from internet into a document
  • Record a voice on PowerPoint
  • Scan a document and put it into a slideshow
  • Send an attachment
  • Set up a pictures page for my website
  • Toggle between windows in Word and other programs
  • Use Inspiration
    Use Databuilder in Solo
  • Use File management
  • Use iChat
  • Use iCal (3)
  • Use iPhoto/screen montage /fix any bad pictures (3)
  • Use MTG to post grades online
  • Use Sound Studio
  • Work iTunes and create a webpage for my courses.

I know how to…

  • Add folders in my email
  • Add new mailboxes in my email account
  • Apple “ (in Making the Grade)
  • Back up Making the Grade on the server
  • Back up to my server
  • Be more efficient with Making the Grade.
  • Check my email (4)
  • Color code my mail.
  • Connect my computer to the TV.
  • Copy & paste and I know some Excel
  • Deal with Raster and Vector graphics correctly.
  • Download songs in iTunes and update “pod”
  • Draw diagrams in AppleWorks
  • Easy Grade Pro
  • Edit my webpage with Mozilla Composer
  • Email, AppleWorks. Internet
  • Email, calendar, iPhoto, Internet, AppleWorks
  • Hook up to the Ethernet in all 4 of my classrooms
  • How to update my website
  • How to use Mtg
  • How to use Stickies.
  • I know how to use iCal.
  • iPhoto, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, PPT
  • iTunes (2)
  • iTunes and iChat
  • Keyboard short cuts in AppleWorks
  • Make a webpage/website, post pictures on a website (4)
  • Make folders
  • Make section breaks in Appleworks
  • Most of the general troubleshooting techniques.
  • In ClassXP, to take attendance click “Command” + “K”
  • Print labels to give students in my class their ID numbers in gradebook progress.
  • Scan photos
  • Send attachments
  • Set up a printer
  • Set up Making the Grade and restart second 6 weeks.
  • The iSight camera and iChat
  • The more I think I know, the more I realize I don't know.
  • Turn text vertical in Word.
  • Update grade postings on my website using Easy Grade.
  • Use a data projector.
  • Use a flash drive.
  • Use Easy Grade Pro (2)
  • Use Filemaker Pro activities
  • Use Freeway basics
  • Use iChat (2) & from the beginning
  • Use iTunes with my iPod.
  • Use keyboard shortcut i.
  • Use Making the Grade
  • Use post-its Stickies to my advantage (3)
  • Use PowerPoint (3)
  • Use SASIxp
  • Use spellcheck in foreign languages
  • Use Word and Co-Writer.
  • Work with pict and text boxes in Word.

3. New software demo.
Comic Life, Microsoft Office 2004. Converting Appleworks files to Word.

The next PowerRanger meeting will be held Friday, November 4, during lunch periods 4, 5 & 6 in room 7096.

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