Tech Tips
From Longview ISD Technology Wiki
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.
PhotoStory 3
General Purpose
Photo Story 3 is freeware from Microsoft which runs on Windows XP and 2007 computers. This software will pan and zoom over still images. By adding titles, narration, and background music, it is possible to create digital stories.
Photo Story 3 consists of 5 steps:
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- Import and arrange pictures.
- Add optional titles.
- Add narration.
- Add background music.
- Save and share digital story.
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Creating A Project
1. Create a folder in your H drive or on the hard drive of the computer where you are working where all images, music files, and the project will be stored. 2. Click the start button and select Photo Story 3. You may need to click all programs in order to find it on the list. 3. Select begin a new story and click the next button.
Importing Pictures
1. Click import pictures and navigate to that picture location. 2. Move the slider at the top right to adjust the size of the thumbnails.
Selecting Multiple Images
1. Hold down the ctrl key and click the thumbnail images you want to include in your Photo Story. 2. Click the OK button to import the pictures into the timeline. 3. You can always import more pictures at any time as you create your story.
Arranging Images
1. Click and hold an image and then drag it to the new location to move the image from one location to another on the timeline. 2. You can also you the arrows keys to the right of the timeline to move a selected computer to a new location.
Saving the Project
1. Beneath the timeline, you will see a save project button. Click this button once. 2. Navigate to the correct folder. 3. Type in the desired name of the project. 4. Click the save button.
Polyvision Eno Interactive Board
Teacher Web Page Creation
Professional Staff in Longview ISD will create and maintain a teacher web page.
