TechKnowledgy Idea

Using PowerPoint Games in the Classroom

PowerPoint games can be a great way to spice up a review session in your classroom.  I have templates for Hollywood Squares, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Jeopardy.  All you need is a list of questions.  I have a game appropriate for any grade level, and would be happy to help you!

I'm also conducting a PD on this topic at Ambrose on Feb. 8th.  Use the link below to sign up if you need PD hours.  It will be 1 1/2 hours.

http://webapps.fcps.net/pd/

Web Resources

• Online Science Projects - sign up to participate with other classes around the globe on collaborative science projects - variety of subjects and levels

• Fractions Resources - a list of games and interactive resources for a variety of fraction skills

• Smithsonian Student - a great resource for kids and teachers to learn about art, science, and history.  Also includes games and activities.

• Smithsonian Teacher - this resource for teachers provides lesson plans and resources across grade levels

Tech Tips

Arranging Contacts by Last Name
(Only applies to Outlook 2002, 2003)

Step 1

• Start Outlook.
• On the Tools menu, click E-mail accounts.
• Click View or change existing directories or address books, and then click Next.
• Click Outlook Address Book, and then click Change.
• Under Outlook Address Books, click Contacts: Mailbox - YourMailboxName, and then under Show names by, click File As (Smith, John).
• Click Close, and then click Finish.

Step 2 - Verify that the newly created contacts are filed in last name, first name order

• On the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Preferences tab, and then click Contact Options.
• In the Default "File As" order list, click Last, First.
• Click OK twice.
• To view the new Contacts list sort order, restart Outlook.

Thanks to David Beatty, TRT at Hayes for finding these directions on the Microsoft website.

Schedule

Winburn

• Tuesday, Feb. 1

• Friday, Feb. 4

• Monday, Feb. 7

• Tuesday, Feb. 8

• Monday, Feb. 14

• Tuesday, Feb. 15

• Friday, Feb. 18

• Monday, Feb. 28

James Lane Allen

• Wednesday, Feb. 2

• Thursday, Feb. 3

• Wednesday, Feb. 16

• Thursday, Feb. 17

J. R. Ewan

• Wednesday, Feb. 9

• Thursday, Feb. 10

• Friday, Feb. 25

Other Dates

• Staff Meeting - Feb. 11

• Immex Training - Feb. 22-24