Tech Tips Newsletter
9-26-05

Tech Tips - AutoSummarize in Word

Did you know that Word will automatically summarize a document? Here's how it works:

• Open a document
• Select Tools
• Then AutoSummarize
• You'll see options to show the summary within the document ("highlight key points"), put the summary at the head of the document, create a separate document with the summary, or hide the document except for the summary.

Teachers need to know about these options, since your students probably already know.  However, this might be a tool to share with students who have difficulty summarizing what they read.  For example, students can copy and paste long pieces of text from the Internet and then use the AutoSummarize feature to see if the information is what they need.

Web Resources

- Elementary Resource  
- High School Resource

• Science Resources - a variety of links divided by grade level (mostly elementary) - great resource

• We All Use Math Everyday - TI is partnering with the CBS show Numb3rs and the NCTM to provide materials and activities reinforcing the math concepts used on the show each week.  Teachers can order a free kit with materials as well as use web-based activities.  Additional info from TI.

Week of Sept. 26, 2005

Monday - BSHS
Tuesday - BSHS
Wednesday - Yates
Thursday - Yates
Friday - IAKSS; Float as needed