Digital Storytelling

FCPS is embarking on a new era in student writing.  For the past three days, Technology Resource Teachers and representatives from pilot schools have been taking training in the powerful, new media of digital storytelling.  The goal of the project is to improve the writing scores of our students.

Our trainers came from the University of California at Berkley.  Their department is home to both the Center for Digital Storytelling and the National Writing Project (parent to the Bluegrass Writing Project).  

I have had the good fortune of spending these past three days working along side  Kelley Reason (Yates).  Kelley has taken an incredible story, created by former students, and transformed it into a spectacular video.  

Looking for a Grant?

Do you need a grant for a special school project?  FCPS keeps a data base on grant requests.  As we come across available financial resources, we can match them to the school or teacher requesting a grant.  If you need assistance, lots of help is available.  For more information, and to reach the on-line form to request assistance, go to:

http://www.fcps.net/grants/assistance.htm

Changing Your Log In Password

In most schools, the staff is encouraged to change passwords.  In  some schools, they want passwords changed on even a regular basis.   Your school STC can advise you on how often to change your password.  Many STCs need to know your new password in order to perform regular maintenance on computers.  Before changing your password, it is best to contact your STC if you are not certain of your school's policies.  

Here is how to change your password using Windows 95

• Click START

• Click SETTINGS

• Click CONTROL PANEL

• Double click PASSWORDS

• Click CHANGE OTHER PASSWORDS

• Highlight MICROSOFT NETWORKING

• Click CHANGE

• Type in your old password TAB then type your new one TAB and then type your new one again.

• Click OK

To change it on Windows 2000 see below:

• CTRL + ALT + Delete

• Click CHANGE PASSWORD

• Type in your old password TAB then type your new one TAB and then type your new one again.

• Click OK  

from Microsoft Design Gallery Live
http://dgl.microsoft.com/?CAG=1

Web Site of the Week

A Kid's Guide to Lexington
http://www.rhr.com/lexington/lexkidspg.asp

While this site is sponsored by a local real estate company, it yields many helpful resources.  Many thanks to Jan Ross and Vicky Judy (Dixie) for sharing this site.

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