Tech Talk 4 WV Teachers

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

INDEX : Email GradeQuick/Edline Web 2.0 Technology Microsoft Office Computer Care

180 Tech Tips - look online or have one emailed to you for each school day!

Email:
Q. Where can I get email help? (NOTE: Outlook Express and Outlook are two different programs!)

ans. #1 - WV Access Email Procedures - http://access.k12.wv.us/internet/email/email.htm
ans. #2 - Sun Java (online) System Messenger Express Online (NOTE: This is the system Access mail uses online) - http://studentmail.newcastle.edu.au/en/help.htm
ans. #3 - Set Up Outlook Express - http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/tips/internet/outlook_express_setup_new_email_account.php3
ans. #4 - Pop n SMTP Set-up Instructions in Outlook Express - http://www.ibdhost.com/help/mail/
ans. #5 - Setting Up Your E-mail in Microsoft Outlook - http://products.secureserver.net/email/email_outlook.htm

Related Q: What are the Access email server settings needed to set up accounts using MS Oulook or Outlook Express -

ans. - Incoming POP3 server = "access.k12.wv.us" and Outgoing SMTP server = "smtp.k12.wv.us"

GradeQuick & Edline:
Q. How can I create links on my Edline class page?
ans. - Creating Links on an Edline Page - http://frontiernet.net/~techlady/Edline_links.pdf
Q. Where can I get GradeQuick help?

ans. - Guides for GradeQuick - http://supportlinkonline.com/gqweb/GQWebAdmin_32764589_home.htm

Q. Where can I get Edline help? -

ans. - Edline Help Topic Index - https://www.edline.net/HelpContents-su.page

Web 2.0 Technology:
Q. Where can I learn more about Web 2.0 and 2.0 classroom applications?

ans. #1 Web 2.0: A New Wave of Innovation for Teaching and Learning? - http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Review/Web20ANewWaveofInnovation/40615
ans. #2 Classroom 2.0 - http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/show?id=649749%3ATopic%3A91412
ans. #3 e-learning 2.0: how Web technologies are shaping education - http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/e-learning_20.php

Microsoft Office:
Q. Where can I get training for Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.?

ans. #1 Microsoft Office XP Online Tutorials - http://www.uwstout.edu/training/MSTutorials/tutorials.htm
ans. #2 MS Office Online - Training page (Office 2003 & 2007) - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx

ans. #3 Microsoft in Education - Product and technology tutorials - http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx
ans. #4 WVDE Video Training Catalog - http://wvde.state.wv.us/video/

Computer Maintenance, Care & Protection:
Q. How do I care for my laptop to protect the screen and preserve the battery?
ans. - The Art of Notebook Maintenance - http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/january-february-2007/how-to.html
Q. How can I prevent viruses and other harmful programs from infecting my computer?
ans. #1 Free - AVG Anti-Virus Software - http://askbobrankin.com/avg_review.html

More coming later!