Showing posts with label microsoft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label microsoft. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Microsoft Education

Website Wednesday

I know most of use have gone googly with Google, so today is for all those Microsoft enthusiasts out there. I stumbled across Microsoft Education one day when searching for anything about Skype. I was unaware of how much this website has to offer to students and teachers. 

Did you know that we have access to GAFE(Google Apps for Education) and 0365 Education from Microsoft? 

When you first get to Microsoft Education, log in using your SAISD 0365 Account. 
Username: id#@saisd.org/ Password: your Outlook/webmail password

The Educator's tab will open the Microsoft Educator Community. From here you can: 
  • Earn Microsoft Badges and Certificates
  • Find Resources such as webinars and quick tip videos
  • Skype in the Classroom - This is everything you need to start using Skype in the classroom.
  • Find, Create, and Share Lesson Plans
  • Connect to other Microsoft Educators
Here's what students will find under the Student's Tab.
  • Resources such as templates, tutorials, training, and tools for school
  • Career Opportunities including scholarships and internships.
  • AND...

We are fortunate to work in a school district that allows teachers and students to work with the best of both worlds: Google and Microsoft. 




Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Add-ins for Microsoft Products

Tech Tip Tuesday


Just as Google has Add-Ons to add functionality to your Docs and Sheets,  Microsoft offers Add-Ins for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 


To find Add-In:
Open Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
Click on the Insert Tab
Choose Store from the Add-in Section
Suggested Add-ins to Add to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint: 
  • Pickit Presentation Images - Free HD images and icons
  • Pexels - Free Stock Photos
  • Lucidchart Diagrams for Word - Draw and insert flowcharts, mind maps, and more
  • Translator  - Translates words and sentences
  • Assignment Buddy: Research Assistant - Helps you find information form the web
  • GeoGebra Tube - Insert interactive GeoGebra worksheets for learning and teaching math and science
  • Compare Text for Office - Compare a text with another to find differences
  • To-do - Helps to create to-do list
  • GeoGebra for PowerPoint - Insert interactive GeoGebra worksheets for learning and teaching math and science 
  • Khan Content from Microsoft - Insert free videos and exercises from KhanAcademy.org
  • PhET Sims - Free, fun, interactive simulations for science and math to embed in your presentation
  • CK-12 Science Resources - Embed into your presentation videos, real-world examples and texts dealing with a variety of science concepts
  • CK-12 Math Resources -   Embed into your presentation videos, real-world examples and texts dealing with a variety of math concepts
 



Tuesday, April 19, 2016

PDF to Word in a Few Easy Steps

Converting a PDF file to a Microsoft Word document has never been easier. Here's how it works -

1. Open MS Word.
2. Click File > Open.
3. Select the PDF file you want to convert and click Open.
4. A dialog box will appear letting you know Word is going to convert the document > Click OK.
5. The PDF will now open as a Word document.

You can make changes, add content and save it as a Word document. Keep in mind, if your PDF file has a lot of formatting, tables, graphics . . . the conversion may not be perfect, but at least it's a starting point. It's better than having to create it from scratch.

You can also save it back to a PDF file after editing.
1. Click File > Export.
2. Click PDF/XPS.
3. Give it a filename (if you want it to be different from what is shown).
4. Click Publish.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Creating a Video with PowerPoint

It just doesn't get any easier than this. You can turn any PowerPoint into a video with just a few simple steps. 

Because many of us and our students  are familiar with PowePoint it's a great solution to create a quick presentation. If you want to spice it up a bit and make it easy for students and others to access, you may want to convert it to a video.

Here's a short video tutorial that shows you how to do just that - https://youtu.be/aINGhb1hHkI

Monday, November 16, 2015

Google and MS Office

Using Google Apps like Docs, Sheets and Slides as well as apps for O365 which include Word, Excel and PowerPoint, aren't limited to just a computer or a Chromebook. You can install Google and Microsoft products right on your iPad.

Just go to the App Store on your device and search -
If you search for Google - you'll find all things Google including Docs, Sheets and Slides. You will also find apps for Google+, Google Drive, Chrome and more! Search for Microsoft and you'll find Word, Excel and PowerPoint plus One Drive, Outlook, and OneNote.

You will have to log in to each app with the appropriate account information to access your content. Once you've logged in you are ready to get to work. You can edit and create content right from your device.