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Technology Visions Team
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Technology Integration
Instructor: Michael MacGuinness   
 If you have questions about how to, why for, and what not, this is the place to come for answers. Here you will find a plethora of documentation and video tutorials to help you solve many of the most perplexing technology issues that cause you to lose sleep at night. From using Google docs to School Fusion, tutorials on backing up your stuff to how to edit that video you've shot with your handy Flip camera, the topics are many and the library of material is growing--so check back often! 

If you have some technology usage issue you'd like some help learning to deal with, submit a help desk ticket and if there isn't something here already created to help you, I'll add it to the arsenal. Your feedback is always welcome.
Files
 AirServer
This is the AirServer installer and instructions for the elementary teachers.
 Backing up your stuff
A PDF which details why you should backup and how to do it.
 Converting Video
If you want to insert video into your PowerPoint, you must use .wmv video. Need to convert a video file to that fomat (Flip video for instance) Here is the software you need. You'll also find the instructions for downloading video from Youtube, Teacher Tube, and converting video from one format to another.
 Edmodo
Whether you're a beginner or have used it before, you're sure to find something valuable here.
 ExamView
Documentation outlining changes in the ExamView. This is one instructional video in this folder detailing the process of creating a class for ExamView.
 FREE stuff
This folder contains links and information on free educational games on the web. If you have additional free web based games you would like to share, PLEASE send me an email with details.
 Google Drive
Instructions and installer for Google Drive. Also, instructions on using Google Docs while offline.
 Google Training
Google Training material.
 iPad Documentation
This folder contains PDF files related to the setup and use of the iPad in the district.
 Mac Training Materials
Mac specific stuff for staff and students.
 PDF Annotation
This folder contains an installer for PDXViewer which has annotation tools for marking up a PDF.
 Printer Tips and Training
This folder contains the PDF files which outline how to install a printer, enter your Xerox codes, and disable and enable color printing.
 School Fusion Documents
This folder contains training and tips for using School Fusion.
 Senior Trans
This folder contains a PDF with links to videos to help this year's seniors move their senior electronic portfolio to a personal gmail account.
 Splashtop Streamer
Splashtop Sreamer installer
 Student Files
This is where students can go to find training documents. Note there are also student links listed below under links.
 Video Editing
Here you will find tips and tricks on editing your Flip video!
 Create a PDF.pdf
Want to send a document that can't be altered or edited and that all can open? Create a PDF. Here is how!
 G-drive1.pdf
Missing your G-Drive? Here is how you can fix it.
 Gradebook Java update.pdf
Is your Gradebook not opening up on your Mac? Watch this short video to learn how a Java update can fix the problem
Discussion Topics
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