21 December 2014

Beyond the 3R's

Beyond the 3R's



Things have definitely changed over the last few years.
Some of the new necessary skills for the future include:


Leadership
Digital Literacy
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Global Citizenship
Problem Solving
Team-Working

Kids and social media

Kids and social media



This is a really great infographic.

There are some very scary stats here.
I am hoping that more parents are looking at what their
children are doing!!

Microsoft Education and the Hour of Code

Microsoft Education and the Hour of Code


Excellent!!

16 December 2014

50 000 hits

50 000 hits



Thank you all.
Yesterday I passed 50 000 hits on my Blog!!

14 December 2014

My first Microsoft Sway

My first Microsoft Sway


I have been playing around with this for a little while.
I need a bit more practice, but here is my first attempt.

Click below to link to the file.

03 December 2014

Microsoft Maths Worksheet Generator

Microsoft Maths Worksheet Generator


This is a 3 minute video that I created on 
How to use Microsoft Maths Worksheet Generator

Click to download the original video from OneDrive below.  (23 MB)


Download the software for free from the link below. (5.2 MB)

28 November 2014

Microsoft Maths Worksheet Generator

Microsoft Maths Worksheet Generator 


Although this software has been around for some time, 
it is still great for all teachers.  Microsoft Math Worksheet 
Generator is a simple and intuitive application that 
automatically creates a series of math exercises, 
based on a sample that you provide. It is quick and very easy to use.

Download the software below

27 November 2014

OneNote for Teachers Overview

OneNote for Teachers Overview






This is a really good interactive video that shows you how to use OneNote.
It is really excellent!!

If you are having a problem viewing the video above, click the link below

26 November 2014

New quest in the Game of Science

New quest in the Game of Science


There is a new quest in the Game of Science.
This is a really great interactive game which allows learners
to be in control of their avatar and lets them make their own decisions!

The new quest is “Brought to You by Ship” quest, 
available by clicking on the icon at the bottom right of the 
new world map.


At the helm of your ship, successfully complete the first steps 
of a delivery of goods to the GAME FOR SCIENCE islands. 
Then, develop you marine transportation company in order to 
make it the most beautiful and most efficient!

Use your logistics skills so that your cargoes make it to safe 
harbour while managing the growth, profitability and environmental 
efficiency of your company.

As the captain of your fleet, manage the purchase and storage of goods, 
fuel and crews. Your judgment and your knowledge of marine 
transportation on the St. Lawrence will be challenged in order to get 
your ship out of bad situations at sea!

Excellent!!

25 November 2014

Vote for Blog

Please vote for my Blog

I have been entered into the South African Blog Awards.

Please vote for me by clicking the link below.

Many thanks


SA Blog Awards Badge

Microsoft AutoCollage

Microsoft AutoCollage


I have just finished making a 3 minute video Clip on how to use 
Microsoft AutoCollage.
During this video I will show you how to create a collage,
setup various options, saving, e-mailing, etc.

Click below to download the file.  (42MB)

24 November 2014

Microsoft Worldwide telescope

Microsoft Worldwide telescope


WorldWide Telescope is a rich Web application that brings together 
imagery from the best ground- and space-based observatories across 
the world to allow people to easily explore the night sky through 
their computers. WorldWide Telescope is a great resource for 
students and lifelong learners, and as a way to make science fun for children. 

Click below to download the software (55MB)

Sketchup 2015

Sketchup 2015



This is really great as SketchUp is now available in both 32 and 64 bit 
programs for the first time.
There is a new drawing tools, 
the 3 Point Arc tool and the Rotated Rectangle tool.

Click below to download all the different versions.
The free version is SketchUp Make 2015

19 November 2014

Publisher 2013 Quick Start guide

Publisher 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 6 page quick start guide for Publisher 2013.
It covers aspects like the overall appearance, what's
new in the ribbon, templates, things you might look for, 
adding and swopping pictures, adding picture and text effects, 
using pictures as backgrounds, photo center printing and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf


Word 2013 Quick Start guide

Word 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 6 page quick start guide for Word 2013.
It covers aspects like the overall appearance, what's
new in the ribbon, signing into Office, things you 
might look for, print preview, options, how to work 
with people who don’t yet have Word 2013 and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf

Visio 2013 Quick Start guide

Visio 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 5 page quick start guide for Visio 2013.
It covers aspects like the overall appearance, making 
your drawings looking professional, things you 
might look for, working as a team, visualize data, 
How to work with people who don’t have Visio 2013 and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf

Project 2013 Quick Start guide

Project 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 6 page quick start guide for Project 2013.
It covers aspects like the overall appearance, how to get 
started, things you might look for, four steps to Project
Management, show off project data, trace task paths,
using Project online, communication, working with 
people who do not have Project 2013, and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf

PowerPoint 2013 Quick Start guide

PowerPoint 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 9 page quick start guide for PowerPoint 2013.
It covers aspects like the templates, themes,  how to get help,
creating custom ribbon tabs and groups, things you might 
look for,frequently used commands, default slide size,
Presenter View, saving to the cloud, How to work with 
people who don’t have PowerPoint and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf 

OneNote 2013 Quick Start guide

OneNote 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 6 page quick start guide for OneNote 2013.
It covers aspects like keeping your notes in the cloud, 
share tab, things you might look for, templates, saving
and exporting, screen clippings, send to OneNote, how
to work with people who do not have OneNote 2013 
and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf 

Access 2013 Quick Start guide

Access 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 6 page quick start guide for Access 2013.
It covers aspects like the where did the account tab go,
backup options, things you might be looking for, 
pivot chart feature, access app, how to work with
people that do not have Access 2013, info tab and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf 

Outlook 2013 Quick Start guide

Outlook 2013 Quick Start guide


This is a great 5 page quick start guide for Outlook 2013.
It covers aspects like the overall appearance, things you 
might look for, changing themes, creating signatures, 
syncing live meetings and more.

Brilliant!!

Click below to download the original pdf 

18 November 2014

What happens to a video file when you upload it into Office 365 Video?

What happens to a video file when you upload it into 
Office 365 Video?


This is a great 3 minute video clip that shows you
what happens to a file when you upload it into Office
265.

Very cool!!

Introducing Office 365 Video

Introducing Office 365 Video



Launched Today!!
Office 365 Video allows you to upload a video, 
content owners simply drag and drop their video 
files into the web user interface or you can upload 
from their mobile device.  You then need to type a 
title and description, and let the service take care 
of the rest. You can upload a wide variety of video 
file types. The service then generates a standardized 
set of playback files for fast, easy viewing.

Excellent!!
Click below to find out more!!

Flipping you classroom

Flipping you classroom



This is a really great video about flipping you classroom.
Imagine a learning space where homework is cleverly disguised 
as thinking and collaborating and your students can use the 
learning tools that they like to use the best. 
See how teachers have been "flipping" their classroom instruction 
and transforming the role of the teacher and the learner.
Excellent Video!!

The book below is a 7 page followup on the above video.
Excellent!!


Click to download the original pdf (2.2 MB)

15 November 2014

Microsoft Introduction to OneNote trainer guide

Microsoft Introduction to OneNote trainer guide


Microsoft Introduction to OneNote.  
This 45 page pdf is the trainer guide.  It  walks the trainer 
through the setup and delivery of a Teacher Academy. It 
is intended to provide all the information you need to 
confidently lead the training.

This is really great if you are wanting to train teachers!

Click below for the original pdf.

OneNote Class Notebook Creator Tool

OneNote Class Notebook Creator Tool



This is really fantastic!!
Have a look at the 2 minute video clip and see how the 
OneNote Class Notebook Creator app can be used!

The app creates a OneNote class notebook, which is organized 
into three areas:

Student notebooks: Private notebooks that are shared between 
the teacher and each individual student. Teachers can access 
these notebooks at any time, but students cannot see each other’s 
notebooks.
Content library: A place where teachers can handout course materials
 to students.
Collaboration space: A space for anyone in the class to share, organize 
and collaborate.

Brilliant!!

13 November 2014

Microsoft Sticky Notes

Microsoft Sticky Notes



You can use Sticky Notes to write a to-do list, jot down a phone number, 
or do anything else that you'd use a pad of paper for. You can use Sticky 
Notes with a tablet pen or a standard keyboard. To write a note using a 
tablet pen, simply start writing on the note where you want the ink to appear. 
To type a note, click where you want the text to appear, and then start typing.

Very Cool!

Rosetta mission

 Rosetta mission



After a number of years the Philae lander has landed!!
Rosetta mission aims to unlock the mysteries of comets, 
made from ancient material that predates the birth of the 
solar system. In the data Rosetta and Philae collect, 
researchers hope to learn more of how the solar system 
formed and how comets carried water and complex 
organics to the planets, preparing the stage for life on Earth.

Brilliant!!

10 November 2014

Now and then

Now and then


This is a great infographic that depicts
the changes from the year 2000 to today.
It is really amazing how much has changed!!

Click the button below to download the original image (1.5 MB)

A guide to Office Online

A guide to Office Online



This is a great 15 minute webinar showing you
how you can be using Office Online. 
15 GB of storage with this for free means that you can store
a massive amount of things!!

Very cool!!

07 November 2014

The Decifractator

The Decifractator


This is a great maths interactive website that allows you
to automatically convert common fractions to decimal fractions.
The great thing is that you can also create your own custom fractions.
Perfect for Senior and Intermediate Phase.

Very cool!

Magnetism Interactive

Magnetism Interactive


This is a great interactive website for Foundation phase.
You can change the objects at the bottom and then you
can use the spring to pull your magnet along.
You need to see which things are magnetic and which are not.

Very cool!!