A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
~William Arthur Ward
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sept. 27, 2011
A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.
~John Ruskin
~John Ruskin
Monday, September 26, 2011
Sept. 26, 2011
A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from a joyous heart, for without kindness, there can be no true joy.
~Thomas Carlyle
~Thomas Carlyle
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sept. 30, 2011
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.
~Princess Diana
~Princess Diana
Sept. 29, 2011
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
~Leo Buscaglia
~Leo Buscaglia
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
ACC Reception Speech
Think back to when you were in elementary school.
Did you blog?
Did you upload videos you made for others to see?
Did you collaborate online with your teachers and classmates?
Neither did I, but, your children are!
I learned to type on a non electric typewriter when I was a senior in HS. Your children started learning Dance Mat Typing in 1st or 2nd grade.
I needed to carry coins to make a phone call at a pay phone; your children pull a phone out of their pocket.
I spent hours at the library researching outdated materials, your child Google’s Current Events.
The world that your children are learning in is very different from our own school years. Today, we live in a technology and media-driven environment, with an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate on an unprecedented scale.
Technology -Anytime, anywhere.
In the 2010 Critical Skills Survey by the American Management Association, employers say they need a workforce equipped with skills beyond reading, writing and arithmetic to grow their businesses.
They need people who can:
• think critically and problem solve,
• communication effectively,
• collaborate,
• and be creative and innovative - The ability to see what’s not there and make something happen
The building blocks that we are laying, in the lower school, to support a solid foundation in technology skills for your children are stronger and more ambitious than ever before.
Your children are learning to:
• kindly and respectfully comment on other’s blogs
• to organize, evaluate and communicate using Google Apps
• to edit and revise their work online
• to research information using online resources
• to apply a fundamental understanding of the legal/ethical issues surrounding:
o email,
o abiding by copyright laws,
o following the age requirements of websites like Facebook, (13 or older)
o handling Cyber bullying,
o and last but not least to learn about Internet Safety
It is an exciting time to be a child in a world filled with PlayStations, Wiis, Xbox, and video games.
It is a creatively rewarding world where students edit stories, videos, or images and share them instantly across oceans with billions of people.
It is also a more challenging world where students have to learn to navigate the Cyber World, the online world.
So, I strongly recommend getting involved in your child’s online world; see who they are communicating with.
Ask for a tour of your child’s blogs, leave them a comment! Support the digital citizen your child is becoming.
I look be offering a parent workshop on Internet Safety in the future. Parents always find it a bit daunting.
But, I can teach you what you need to know to keep your child safe online. So, I hope to see you there.
Did you blog?
Did you upload videos you made for others to see?
Did you collaborate online with your teachers and classmates?
Neither did I, but, your children are!
I learned to type on a non electric typewriter when I was a senior in HS. Your children started learning Dance Mat Typing in 1st or 2nd grade.
I needed to carry coins to make a phone call at a pay phone; your children pull a phone out of their pocket.
I spent hours at the library researching outdated materials, your child Google’s Current Events.
The world that your children are learning in is very different from our own school years. Today, we live in a technology and media-driven environment, with an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate on an unprecedented scale.
Technology -Anytime, anywhere.
In the 2010 Critical Skills Survey by the American Management Association, employers say they need a workforce equipped with skills beyond reading, writing and arithmetic to grow their businesses.
They need people who can:
• think critically and problem solve,
• communication effectively,
• collaborate,
• and be creative and innovative - The ability to see what’s not there and make something happen
The building blocks that we are laying, in the lower school, to support a solid foundation in technology skills for your children are stronger and more ambitious than ever before.
Your children are learning to:
• kindly and respectfully comment on other’s blogs
• to organize, evaluate and communicate using Google Apps
• to edit and revise their work online
• to research information using online resources
• to apply a fundamental understanding of the legal/ethical issues surrounding:
o email,
o abiding by copyright laws,
o following the age requirements of websites like Facebook, (13 or older)
o handling Cyber bullying,
o and last but not least to learn about Internet Safety
It is an exciting time to be a child in a world filled with PlayStations, Wiis, Xbox, and video games.
It is a creatively rewarding world where students edit stories, videos, or images and share them instantly across oceans with billions of people.
It is also a more challenging world where students have to learn to navigate the Cyber World, the online world.
So, I strongly recommend getting involved in your child’s online world; see who they are communicating with.
Ask for a tour of your child’s blogs, leave them a comment! Support the digital citizen your child is becoming.
I look be offering a parent workshop on Internet Safety in the future. Parents always find it a bit daunting.
But, I can teach you what you need to know to keep your child safe online. So, I hope to see you there.
Sept. 22, 2011
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
~Epictetus
~Epictetus
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Mystery Photo
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Sept. 21, 2011
By swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach.
~Winston Churchill
~Winston Churchill
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Check it out
Ann did a fabulous job on her About Page. She added loads of details about her favorite things but she added nothing personal. She even uploaded an avatar. Check it out!
You can get help on your About Page by going to my blog post.
You can get help on your About Page by going to my blog post.
Screenshot an Image
You can take a "picture" of your work on the computer by using the Snipping Tool that is installed on Windows 7. It should be located in Start, All Programs, Accessories or you can type it in the search option.
Once you open the application you can click, hold and drag over the image you want. Once you let go it will open the Snipping Tool application and you can save your "picture".
If you do not have the Snipping Tool you can use the PrtSc button on your keyboard and paste it into the Paint program.
Once you open the application you can click, hold and drag over the image you want. Once you let go it will open the Snipping Tool application and you can save your "picture".
If you do not have the Snipping Tool you can use the PrtSc button on your keyboard and paste it into the Paint program.
- You then use the selection tool and crop out what you want
- cut the selection (ctrl + X)
- open a new paint window (ctrl + N)
- Don't Save
- paste the image you cut (ctrl + V)
- save it (ctrl + S)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Update Your About Page
On the left hand side of the Dashboard it says PAGES, click on the word PAGES or ALL PAGES
Click on the word ABOUT or SAMPLE PAGE
Change the title to be something like All About Me or About Me or Who I Am
Tell your readers your first name only, a bit about your interests but remember to be Internet savvy and not give out any personal details. (age, school, city, parent's name, where parents work, telephone number, address, etc).
If you wrote your ‘About’ page last year, things will have changed – so update the information or improve the layout of what you have written to make it easier for your readers to understand.
Check spelling and grammar.
You can use your name piece, name poem or type a few sentences.
You can add an avatar by inserting an image.
Click on the word ABOUT or SAMPLE PAGE
Change the title to be something like All About Me or About Me or Who I Am
Tell your readers your first name only, a bit about your interests but remember to be Internet savvy and not give out any personal details. (age, school, city, parent's name, where parents work, telephone number, address, etc).
If you wrote your ‘About’ page last year, things will have changed – so update the information or improve the layout of what you have written to make it easier for your readers to understand.
Check spelling and grammar.
You can use your name piece, name poem or type a few sentences.
You can add an avatar by inserting an image.
Sept. 15, 2011
Have you had a kindness shown?
Pass it on;
'Twas not given for thee alone,
Pass it on;
Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears,
'Til in Heaven the deed appears -
Pass it on.
~Henry Burton, Pass It On
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mystery Photo
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Sept. 12, 2011
He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
~Tao Te Ching
~Tao Te Ching
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Keyboarding Posture
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Posture:
The staircase position is the proper posture when working on a keyboard. Sit with your back straight, leaning slightly against the backrest at a 90° angle with the seat.
Your thighs and legs should form a 90° angle.
Your forearm should form an angle of approximately 90° with your arm.
Never bend your wrists. Repeated long periods of work in this position cause sharp pain in the wrist, also known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Do not raise the top of the keyboard even if it comes with feet to do so. Raise the base of the keyboard instead.
Your neck should be straight. Do not have your head too far in front of the rest of your body.
[/caption]Posture:
The staircase position is the proper posture when working on a keyboard. Sit with your back straight, leaning slightly against the backrest at a 90° angle with the seat.
Your thighs and legs should form a 90° angle.
Your forearm should form an angle of approximately 90° with your arm.
Never bend your wrists. Repeated long periods of work in this position cause sharp pain in the wrist, also known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Do not raise the top of the keyboard even if it comes with feet to do so. Raise the base of the keyboard instead.
Your neck should be straight. Do not have your head too far in front of the rest of your body.
What's Wrong
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