Basics "Ask 3, Then Ask Me" When your students are using technology, teachers not only don't have time to answer all the student questions which come up, they often don't know them either! Adopt the slogan "Ask 3, then ask me" for students when it comes to technology questions in the classroom or computer lab. To ask for help in the computer lab, train students to place a red plastic cup (normally positioned beside their computer) on top of their monitor as a signal (instead of raising their hand.) File Saving File Saving Basics Handout (Huge amounts of time are wasted when students don't save files properly, making TWO DECISIONS each time they save. Here is the process that must become routine!) Computer File Management Renaming, moving, copying, organizing files in folders / directories. Saving in different locations (floppy, zip disk, network folder, recordable CD) Bookmarking / Saving Favorites Internet Explorer Tricks and Tips from CNET Need to access saved websites on different computers? Try Backflip (www.backflip.com) Copy and Paste Skills How-To Guide: Multitasking / Copying and Pasting Practice: Texas Heritage Scavenger Hunt Streamlining Internet Access (It is so easy to waste time online: here are some strategies to help maintain student focus) Article: "Streamlining Student Internet Access" Technique 1: Save an internet shortcut in a network folder that all students can access, then they can double click the icon to visit the site Technique 2: Embed the link in a template file (see below for more details: can be a Word, PowerPoint, or Inspiration file) Creating Template Files How-To Guide: Creating Templates in MS Word and PowerPoint (PDF) Article: "Teaching With Templates" Assessment Rubrics Rubric Basics Kathy Schrock's Rubric Resources The Rubricator is a tool that helps you get a handle on curriculum design and student assessment. Use it to create checklists, rating scales, scoring guides, rubrics, and reflection logs. Last updated   Philosophy & Vision Basics Sample Lessons Locating Websites Multimedia Print Publications Creating Websites Data Management 1 Computer Classroom Administrative Resources Intellectual Property Good Websites Internet Safety Other Tech Tools Coffee Shop Handhelds in the Classroom 1 to 1 Computing Tools for the TEKS Home Tools for the TEKS home | Article Archive | Technology Workshops Mailing List | Feedback | Tools and Techniques | Technology Idea Exchange Contact me using this webform. Links to my blogs are also available. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.