1. PowerPoint into Word Step 1. Write Notes below slides
Step 2. File>Send to> Microsoft Word
Step 3. Wait for exporting
Step 4. Remove 1st column (Slide No.) and decrease font in 3rd column to 11 point
Step 5. Change Page Set Up to gain greater margins
Step 6. Drag column widths in ratio of 3 (for slide) to 2 (for text)
Step 7. Drag lower corner of slide pictures each by each until you get the best use of space.

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The Planner provides consistent templates to help you record the various types of resources (1) used in units.
You save time in the long run since you can copy an existing resource (2) from one unit to another. You only have to record a resource once! 2

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All environments use similar procedures to view the Resources template.
Click the “+” symbol (1) on the template for either the unit (2) or a specific subtask (3) and attach resources.
Click the trash can (4) to remove a resource.

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BLM 2.4 Music Web Quest
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All resource templates have similar conventions. You:
enter information into boxes/fields;
use the TAB key to move quickly from box to box;
click action buttons specific to the template;
click the ADD ANOTHER button to add a similar resource without leaving the template.
The next slides describe how to complete each resource template and give tips on using the template effectively. 4

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In the Rubric Template, identify the rubric title (1) and describe the rubric’s scope and/or purpose (2).
Click View Rubric (3) to open the rubric you have already created.
TIP: Create as specific title for the rubric as possible (e.g., identifying the subject/course, unit, or grade) to help you retrieve rubric from the rubric library (see next slide).

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The Rubric Library in the Library section (1) lists all rubrics from units stored in My Work or Library (2).
Click the rubric title (3) once to check the description of categories and criteria (4) used in the rubric.
Click the title again to retrieve the rubric without having to open a unit. 3

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In the Blackline (Blm) Master Template, identify the title (1) of a handout, lesson sheet, checklist.
Click Attach File (2) and search your directory for the file.
Click Open (3). The filename will automatically be entered (4).
Describe the BLM’s scope and/or purpose (5). 3

8. 1 Click Launch File (4) to open a file you have already attached.
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Click Launch File (4) to open a file you have already attached.
TIP: You can create a blackline master directly from the Authoring section.

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The database of provincially licensed software lists English and French titles (1).
Click the “+” symbol (2) next to the desired title. This automatically enters the software’s title and description into the Licensed Software Template (3).
You can also view additional details (4) such as technical and distribution information. 4

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The software library (1) in the Library section lists all titles.
Click the software title (2) to view the description.
Search (3) by keyword (4) to find all relevant titles (5).
TIP: Click the link (6) for recent titles and related software news. 6

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In the Print Resource Template, identify a book, newspaper article, poem, map etc. by title (1), author (2), and number (3) and describe the print resource’s scope and/or purpose (4).
TIP: Detailed entries will improve the use of your final bibliography. For instance, the Dewey Decimal number will guide students to find materials in Ontario school and public libraries and the publisher information will help staff when ordering resources.

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In the Media Resources Template, identify a film, audio tape, CD etc. by title (1), author (2), and number (3) and describe the media resource’s scope and/or purpose (4).
TIP: The description field could include details of other unit resources. For instance, here is a reference to a web site (see next slide) that may contain valuable archival material on Upper Canada.

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In the Website Template, identify a web site by title (1) and address/ URL (2) and describe the web site’s scope and/or purpose (3).
Click “GO” (4) to open the web site automatically.
TIP: Encourage students to complete this template by finding appropriate web sites for the unit or subtask. Students like the Planner too!

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In the Materials Template, identify an item by title (1) and quantity (2) and describe the item’s use, source, purpose etc. (3).
TIP: Details about quantities may change from unit to unit. Other teachers may particularly appreciate your ideas in Notes/Description about where to obtain material resources.

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In the Equipment/manipulatives Template, identify an item by title (1) and quantity (2) and describe the item’s use, source, purpose etc. (3).
TIP: Details about technical procedures and safety issues may be particularly important for this type of resource.

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In the Sample Graphics Template, store a graphic resource (1) for handy retrieval, including:
a clip (from the clipboard)
object
picture
QuickTime movie
sound clip
and identify the resource’s title (2).
TIP: Check clip art libraries available on the Web. These libraries are often accessible/searchable from within the application (e.g., AppleWorks). 2

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To enter a graphic, right-click in the blank field (1) to see the type options (2).
Click the source or computer path (3) to create or open the type of graphic (4).
TIP: Retrieving, inserting, and pasting graphics is quicker when you have already stored them in a separate folder that you have created (e.g., “My Graphics”).

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In the Parents/community Template, identify resource persons by type (1), individual contact (2) and location (3) and provide additional details (3).
TIP: You may prefer not to include information about a particular contact person or location when sharing your unit. You could create a personal “Resource” unit which could list specific contact information to which you continually refer.

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The Bookmarks (Teacher Companions) Template lists all strategies, notes etc. (1) that you have book marked from the Teacher Companions database.
Click the title in the resource list (2) to read the description (3) and click the “+” symbol to add a bookmark to your resource list.
TIP: The list of all bookmarks is also available in the scratchpad. Click Show Bookmarks (4) and a particular bookmark (5) to instantly review its entire record from the Teacher Companions.

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The Resource Summary in a unit (1) lists all the recorded resources alphabetically by type (2).

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The Resource Summary in a profile (1) records the resources of all of the aggregated units.
Use the icon (2) to see the list alphabetically by type.

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The result of recording your resources is a clear, attractive bibliography that can be previewed or printed.

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MY WORK stores all units and programs/profiles which you have created, converted, or copied.
It also contains any unlocked units and programs/profiles you have downloaded or were given from other sources.
For example, here is the index for:
1. MY WORK
2. for the secondary (“S”) panel (elementary panel would be “E”)
3. with units “U” (programs/profiles would be “P”)
4. for Grade 10.

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In both the Authoring section (1) and the Program/ Profile section (2), there are special tools to manage the work stored in MY WORK. 2

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For both Units (1) and Program/ Profiles/Outlines (2), you can delete work (e.g., earlier versions; last year’s work) by clicking the trash can symbol. 2