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+ | == [[Adobe Reader 10]] == | ||
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+ | Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program installed on all LISD computers for viewing files saved with the .pdf extension. Programs like Skyward generate files that are .pdf files. In version 10 of Adobe Acrobat Reader a setting may need changing if there is a problem printing your .pdf files. Click on the link above to check out how to adjust this setting. | ||
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+ | == [[Audacity|Audacity]] == | ||
+ | Audacity® is free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. Complete the following steps to locate the Lame file for MP3 conversion. The steps below are not necessary for Windows XP. For Windows 7. | ||
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+ | == [[Classworks|Classworks]] == | ||
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+ | [http://www.classworks.com/ Classworks] is a product of Curriculum Advantage, Inc. Longview ISD purchased the rights to use this product on multiple campuses. | ||
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+ | == [[Elmo Document Camera]] == | ||
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+ | ::[[Make a Video with your Elmo Document Camera]] | ||
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== [[Epson 410W Projector|Epson 410W Projector]] == | == [[Epson 410W Projector|Epson 410W Projector]] == | ||
- | The is the data projector model mounted from a wall mount arm found in most LISD instructional classrooms. The projector | + | The Epson 410W is the data projector model mounted from a wall mount arm found in most LISD instructional classrooms. The projector presents the image of the computer, or other data source such as a VCR or DVD player connected to the wall face plate connections onto the whiteboard or pull-down screen. |
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== Google Apps in Education == | == Google Apps in Education == | ||
+ | During the summer of 2012 Longview ISD implemented the Google Apps in Education, free resources from Google, for all staff and students. LISD enabled Google Apps are: | ||
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+ | ::[[Google Chrome|Google Chrome]] | ||
- | [[Google | + | : |
+ | ::[[Google Mail|Google Mail]] | ||
- | [[Google | + | : |
+ | ::[[Google Calendar|Google Calendar]] | ||
- | [[Google | + | : |
+ | ::[[Google Contacts|Google Contacts]] | ||
- | [[Google | + | : |
+ | ::[[Google Docs/Drive|Google Docs/Drive]] | ||
- | [[Google | + | : |
+ | ::[[Google Sites|Google Sites]] | ||
- | [[ | + | == [[Learning.com]] == |
+ | Learning.com provides access to the state adopted Easy Tech curriculum. The EasyTech Texas lessons provide an easy solution for integrating technology into the core curriculum. | ||
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+ | == [[iCal Calendar]] == | ||
+ | LISD web calendars provide an interactive event calendars. A web browser is all you need to view, add, or edit events, as well as administer your calendars. | ||
== Microsoft Office products == | == Microsoft Office products == | ||
- | [[Word|Word]] | + | : |
+ | ::[[Word|Word]] | ||
- | [[Excel|Excel]] | + | : |
+ | ::[[Excel|Excel]] | ||
- | [[PowerPoint|PowerPoint]] | + | : |
+ | ::[[PowerPoint|PowerPoint]] | ||
- | [[Publisher|Publisher]] | + | : |
+ | ::[[Publisher|Publisher]] | ||
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+ | == [[Network: Personal File Management]] == | ||
== Qomo Interactive Tablet<br> == | == Qomo Interactive Tablet<br> == | ||
- | == PDF Creation (Primo PDF) == | + | == [[PDF Creation (Primo PDF)]] == |
+ | Primo PDF provides a quick and easy way to convert a document to PDF format. | ||
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- | == Polyvision Eno | + | == [[Photo Story 3]] == |
+ | == [[Polyvision Eno Interactive Board]] == | ||
- | == | + | == [[Teacher Web Page Creation|Teacher Web Page Creation]] == |
+ | Professional Staff in Longview ISD will create and maintain a teacher web page. | ||
== Windows Internet Explorer == | == Windows Internet Explorer == | ||
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+ | == Windows Live Movie Maker == | ||
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Current revision as of 20:35, 1 February 2013
Adobe Reader 10
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program installed on all LISD computers for viewing files saved with the .pdf extension. Programs like Skyward generate files that are .pdf files. In version 10 of Adobe Acrobat Reader a setting may need changing if there is a problem printing your .pdf files. Click on the link above to check out how to adjust this setting.
Audacity
Audacity® is free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. Complete the following steps to locate the Lame file for MP3 conversion. The steps below are not necessary for Windows XP. For Windows 7.
Classworks
Classworks is a product of Curriculum Advantage, Inc. Longview ISD purchased the rights to use this product on multiple campuses.
Elmo Document Camera
Epson 410W Projector
The Epson 410W is the data projector model mounted from a wall mount arm found in most LISD instructional classrooms. The projector presents the image of the computer, or other data source such as a VCR or DVD player connected to the wall face plate connections onto the whiteboard or pull-down screen.
Google Apps in Education
During the summer of 2012 Longview ISD implemented the Google Apps in Education, free resources from Google, for all staff and students. LISD enabled Google Apps are:
Learning.com
Learning.com provides access to the state adopted Easy Tech curriculum. The EasyTech Texas lessons provide an easy solution for integrating technology into the core curriculum.
iCal Calendar
LISD web calendars provide an interactive event calendars. A web browser is all you need to view, add, or edit events, as well as administer your calendars.
Microsoft Office products
Network: Personal File Management
Qomo Interactive Tablet
PDF Creation (Primo PDF)
Primo PDF provides a quick and easy way to convert a document to PDF format.
Photo Story 3
Polyvision Eno Interactive Board
Teacher Web Page Creation
Professional Staff in Longview ISD will create and maintain a teacher web page.