Tech Talk

****If you choose a theme that doesn’t have the link for you to log back in, do the following:

You will need to get the login link back on the page by adding the following to the end of your blog address, log in, go to themes, click widgets and add the meta widgets to your right menu along with your calendar, etc.

Put this at the end of your address: wp-login.php
(Example: http://www.harrison.kyschools.us/virtual/co/shepard/wp-login.php)

***To write a new post
Look to the left menu after logging in. Click the arrow next to post. Click add new. Place title and type your post. Click publish.

***To upload a picture or document
Right above where you write your post, there are some upload links there (upload/insert).
Click on the first one. A new window appears. Click select files. Follow the prompts. (IF you want to use something you already have uploaded, click media library at the top.) Once the doc/pic us uploaded, Type whatever title you want it to have or leave it as is and click insert into post.

***If you don’t see formatting tools such as bold, etc.
Click on admin in the top right corner after logging in.
Place check next to disable visual editor
Save by clicking update options
Then immediately remove the check and save again.
Go back to the area where you type your post.
You should see visual editor now.
Click the last button on the toolbar to display more tools such as bold, etc.

As always a new school year brings many new and exciting changes and this year there are many changes facing us in the gradebook section of Infinite Campus. You will be able to view tutorials on all of these changes on Campus Community which can be accessed in the Index of Infinite Campus. There are many helpful items in Campus Community please take advantage of these, they are short informational and some interactive sessions.

Welcome to our new blogs, something new and exciting around each corner

1. Skype is a free downloadable software that lets you do voice and video calls combined with instant messaging for free. The possibilities of Skype to flatten your classroom are endless.
2. Interview authors, astronauts and other amazing individuals from around the world.
3. Collaborate with classrooms, businesses and more in multi-disciplinary projects.
4. Explore a volcano, rainforest, or history museum in virtual fieldtrips with experts in the field or even share your field trip experiences with others.
5. Practice conversational foreign languages with native speakers.
6. Provide additional support for students needing extra attention or unable to come to class.
7. Invite a guest lecturer from leading educators and experts from anywhere in the world.
8. Explore foreign cultures first hand with classroom to classroom video conferencing.
9. Broadcast a performance or project to parents and families unable to make it to school.
10. Access and share professional development opportunities with educators on the go.
11. Collaborate with innovative educators to plan units, lessons, and more.