1. The ABCs of Using Technology to foster success in education!

2. A Never be afraid to “ASK” Questions

3. B Baby steps…Slow and Steady wins the race… BookmarksUse your bookmarks, organize your bookmarks

4. C Configuration and cords Is your computer configured for optimum use? Do you have the cords necessary to complete all tasks! Are you content with the skills you have or are you ready for more! Are your plugs plugged in?????

5. D A “ Document Camera ” is your friend… I wonder how many new teachers know about this marvelous antique invention????

6. E Technology… Engages Excites Is efficient And meets… Every Students Needs

7. F Do you feel Frustrated ? DON’T GIVE UP! Technology can be FLEXIBLE to met all your educational needs Do you have favorites?

8. G G is for GOOGLE Aps…. Think of the possibilities… Math games on your phone… Daily science updates… So many choices…

9. H Don’t be afraid to ask for HELP! FUSD has a wealth of individuals who are willing and ready to help out with all sorts of technology needs! Where to start looking: Individual site Peer technology instructors MIS under IM Technology and Technology Services in FUSD Phone Directory

10. I Imagine the possibilitiespossibilities

11. J Jump Drive… Back it up… Use your jump drive… This could happen if you are not careful backing up!

12. K Kid Power… Don’t be afraid of one of the greatest resources in your class! Is for

13. L Is for LAPTOP and LABELS Always label your cords and Connections. This will help you In the long run.

14. M Is for MULTIMEDIA Multimedia is the use of many different types of media, such as: Computers Cameras Headphones/stereo/iPods/MP3 Interactive Whiteboards ***and MANY, MANY more

15. N Networking...do you know all the resources out there? “Keys” to the web! Peers & Technology, are you connected?

16. O Is for OPEN the box In order to succeed at the use of technology you must first begin with opening the box of materials. If you don’t open the box, you won’t get far!

17. P Plugs!! Make sure you’re connected! Passwords!! Write them down to avoid these messages! Always have a Plan B!!

18. Q A Quick way to find resources and ideas!! QuickTime Shockwave and RealPlayer Allow you to access great videos! Follow this link to find keyboarding Quick Tips: http://www.geeksontour.com/showme/ie/qt-CtrlEnter.cfm

19. R Read Directions!! They really do help!

20. S Sharing Resources…

21. T Turn it on! Check all connections and the sound! Time, time, time. We all need more time, but every minute you spend is cumulative. Teachers are the trendsetters.

22. U “U” – the You in universal. Technology engages all of your students.

23. V Video – Discovery Streaming, Teacher Tube, You Tube, (use Zamzar to capture) http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com http://www.teachertube.com/ http://www.youtube.com/ http://www.zamzar.com/

24. W Web sites are Wonderful! Just for starters: www.Wordle.net http://delicious.com/ http://www.wallwisher.com/ http://www.wikispaces.com/ www.brainpopjr.com http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show =nav.1137 http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com http://www.teachertube.com/ http://www.youtube.com/

25. X Is for EXCITE THE EXCITED LEARNERS Technology in the classroom will provide even more excitement for an already excited audience.

26. Y Yahoooo, do you know your search engines? Google Yahoo Bing Keep up with the times…is the engine meeting your needs?

27. Z Zap… your technology skills into gear!