On the Trails

Trail #1 – The Secure Teacher

• Make sure passwords are alphanumeric and 8 characters long
• Password Generation tricks:
  • Mnemonic sprinkled with numbers
  • birthday (e.g. 4161966) blended with a word you will remember
  • Gibson Research Corporation Password Generator
• Write down your secure passwords and put them in your wallet or purse

Trail #2 – Firefox, The Instructional Platform

• Create a dynamic learning environment for your students using Firefox
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  • Install these Add-ons:
  • QuickNote
  • Dictionary Tool-tip
  • Text-size Toolbar
  • Highlighter
  • Colorful Tabs
  • Enhanced Forecast Fox

Trail #3 – The Classroom Website

• I recommend MyTeacherPages.com to:
• Communicate with Students, Parents and Administrators
• Build Learning Experiences
• Launch Assessments
• Publish student and teacher work

Trail #4 – Collaborate with Students, Parents, Colleagues and Administators

• Setup a Google Account which includes:
• Google Documents and Spreadsheets (and soon Google Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Gmail – google mail
• Setup a Blog
• Use edublogs
• Setup a Wiki
• Use PBWiki
• Use your MyTeacherPage Message Board

Trail #5 – Copyright in the Classroom

• 40 Copyright Tips for Educators
• Citation Machine
• Copyright 101 by Dr. Carol Simpson – An Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences

Trail #6 – Organize Web Resources for Your Students, Colleagues and Yourself

• Create a Del.icio.us Account

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