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DECEMBER 13, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. Clean up your Start Menu.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Believe it or not, most computer problems are simple. I can say that because I’ve run a computer lab for almost ten years. I’ve seen just about every problem there is and have learned this: If you believe your life with computers is a constant state of civil unrest, you’d be right. Is there any sound playing?

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JULY 22, 2021

Today’s tip: Computer safety. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Category: Maintenance, Security. What do I do? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 5, 2021

Here’s a great article on a topic I don’t talk about enough–proper posture at the computer. I think you’ll enjoy it: Good Sitting Posture in Front of the Computer Explored. Are your kids slouching all the time especially when in front of the computer? The same goes when he’s using a computer.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Today’s tip: 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers. It’s easy to ignore basic computer maintenance. Heck—it’s as likely you’ll mess up your computer in a misguided effort to ‘clean things up’. Here are sixteen painless tips to try whenever your computer just doesn’t seem to work right: Make sure your firewall is working.

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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. EdSurge: How would you describe the CoolThink curriculum adoption for your school?

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Today’s tip: How to Add Zip to a Slow Computer. Q: I have a netbook (or a PC, a desktop, or a laptop—pretty much any computer except for a Chromebook) that starts incredibly slowly. Category: Maintenance, Security. What can I do to speed it up? A: Here are ten suggestions: Run malware programs.

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APRIL 6, 2021

Today’s tip: Backup Your Computer Often. Q: I’ve had some virus problems and it reminds me that I need to backup my computer. You can work on your computer while it’s backing up; it’ll just be slower. Category: Maintenance, Security, PCs, Macs, Chromebooks. What’s the easiest way? Select ‘Backup and Restore’.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? The number one reason cited by superintendents and principals for not offering this integral computer skill is time scarcity. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? How Does Coding for Kids Work?

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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MARCH 31, 2024

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Today’s tip: Image Your Computer Often. When you reformat, copy the image back to the computer. You can work on your computer while it’s backing up; it’ll just be slower. Category: Maintenance, PCs, Chromebooks, Macs. Q: I hate reformatting. I lose the personalizations I added and the extra programs. Go to Control Panel.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Credit: Computer Hope You probably always wondered what that key was to the left of the ‘1’, under the tilde. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. Can you help?

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JANUARY 5, 2024

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. .” ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Maybe the cord that connects the keyboard to the computer is loose or fell out. Sometimes the stuff in the computer’s boot-up sequence that makes the keyboard work gets lost.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Macros go with the profile of the user, not the local computer. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Open MS Word. Decide what the keyboard shortcut will be for the macro. I use Ctrl+Alt+H.

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APRIL 10, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Q: Some kids are hard workers, but they just don’t get computers. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused.

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APRIL 9, 2024

This brain-computer interface recently achieved a historic feat – allowing a human to control a computer cursor and play chess with their thoughts alone! While AI note-taking offers a powerful boost today, these emerging brain-computer interfaces hint at an even more transformative future for human learning.

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MAY 31, 2016

What to do when your Computers Don’t Work. Computer Shortkeys That Streamline Your Day. #81: She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. 25 Techie Problems Every Student Can Fix–Update.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of November: ASCII Art–Computer Art for Everyone 25 Online Resources About Brainstorming and Mindmapping Tech Tip #26: My Mouse Doesn’t Work Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You used to be a first grade teacher or the science expert or maybe even the librarian and suddenly found yourself the tech person, like the one down the hall you were always in awe of, the one responsible for classroom computers, programs, curriculum, and everything in between. You’re going to have computer meltdowns.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions about computers. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. As often as possible, I’ll share those with you as well as my solutions.

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MAY 31, 2023

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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MARCH 19, 2024

if you’ve ever seen a third grader struggle to type a web address into the computer or type a book report when they don’t know where the keys are, you know they should have started keyboarding earlier. Is expecting keyboarding from youngers expecting too much? Answer: See the answers above. Why learn keyboarding?

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JUNE 22, 2023

Kids love personalizing their computer stations. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JUNE 7, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. A: Programs do freeze for no reason sometimes, but not often (I’m assuming you take care of your computer–don’t download with abandon, update it occasionally). What do I do?

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APRIL 16, 2024

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MARCH 31, 2023

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Make sure your wireless hub (if it’s wireless) is in proximity that the mouse and keyboard can find it Reboot your computer. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you.

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APRIL 20, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science jobs are projected to grow 13% between 2020 and 2030. teach computer science as part of the curriculum. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Here’s Greg’s informed perspective on this question: Beyond job opportunities, why should all K-12 students learn about computer science? The same applies to computer science.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. 16 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer. Backup and Image your computer. Today: 16 Ways to Speed up Your Computer. Your choice. Do it, though.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MARCH 1, 2023

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. This teacher-oriented website provides everything you need to teach computer science without a computer.

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