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Students Need to be Proficient Microsoft Office Users

People sometimes ask me, “Why does TechnoKids write for Microsoft Office? Why don’t you create materials for Open Office or Google Apps?” I always reply, “Because that is what is used in the workplace and schools are designed to prepare … Continue reading

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PowerPoint Scrapbook

My Grade 6 students just completed their digital scrapbooks. They were made using Microsoft PowerPoint. I loved the activity so much that I am thinking about writing a TechnoKids technology project for the activity. Let me tell you more about … Continue reading

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Two Hours Wasted Trying to Find a Web 2.0 Tool to Use at School

Most people write about their successes. I am going to tell you about my failure. The failure to find a Web 2.0 tool that would work in my school setting. Web 2.0 tools are online apps that can be used … Continue reading

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