Showing posts with label MIEExpert15. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MIEExpert15. Show all posts

31 January 2016

Hack the classroom

Hack the classroom


Missed the hack the classroom, 
here it is 


Excellent!!

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02 November 2015

Star Chart App

Star Chart App



 

Have a look at this great star gazing and astronomy app. 
From our own star - the Sun, to the moons of Jupiter and rings of Saturn, 
Star Chart gives you a virtual window into the visible universe.


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01 November 2015

Windows 10 shortcut keys

Windows 10 shortcut keys

General
Windows Key – Show the Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows Key + Tab – Launch Task view
Windows Key + D – Show Windows desktop
Windows Key + X – Open Start button context menu
Windows Key + K – Open the Connect quick action (connect to wireless display and audio devices)
Windows Key + I – Open Settings
Windows + R – Run a command
Windows + P – Project a screen
Windows Key + E – Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer)
Windows Key + H – Open the Share content
Windows Key + T – Cycle through apps on the task bar
Windows Key + L – Lock Windows 10 device
Windows + Space – Switch keyboard input language (if you have added at least a second one)
Windows + Shift + [Left][Right] – Move current Window from one monitor to another (when using a multiple monitor setup)
Ctrl + Shift + Esc – Open Task Manager
Alt + Tab – Switch to previous window
Alt + Space – Restore, move, size, minimize, maximize or close current window
Alt + F4 – Close current window

Microsoft Edge
Ctrl + D – Add current site to favorites or reading list
Ctrl + J – Open downloads pane
Ctrl + I – Open favorites pane
Ctrl + H – Open history pane
Alt + C – Open Cortana
Ctrl + Shift + R – Enter reading view
F12 – Open F12 Developer Tools
F7 – Turn caret browsing on for the current tab
Ctrl + K – Duplicate tab
Ctrl + Shift + P – Open a new InPrivate Browsing window

Virtual Desktops
Windows Key + Ctrl + D – Create new virtual desktop
Windows Key + Ctrl + Right arrow – Switch between virtual desktops created on the right
Windows Key + Ctrl + Left arrow – Switch between virtual desktops created on the left
Windows Key + Ctrl + F4 – Close the virtual desktop
Windows Key + Tab – Launch Task view

Cortana
Windows Key‌ + Q – Launch search the web and Windows with Cortana (speech)
Windows Key‌ + S – Launch search the web and Windows with Cortana (keyboard input)
Windows Key‌ + C – Open Cortana in listening mode

Action Center
Windows Key + A – Open Windows 10 notification or Action center
Windows Key + V – Cycle through notifications
Windows Key + Shift + V – Cycle through notifications in reverse order
Windows Key + B – Set focus in the notification area

Game bar
Windows Key + G – Open Game bar when a game is open
Windows Key + Alt + G – Record the last 30 seconds
Windows Key + Alt + R – Start recording (press the shortcut again to stop recording)
Windows Key + Alt + Print Screen – Take a screenshot of your game
Windows Key + Alt + T – Show/hide recording timer.


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27 October 2015

Intel® Learn Easy Steps infographic

Intel® Learn Easy Steps infographic


This is the infographic which gives more information about the previous post.
Excellent

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22 October 2015

Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe Photoshop Express


This is a great app for editing web and mobile application.  
It is used to directly edit photos on blogs and social networking sites, 
so that users do not have to download or upload images

Cool!


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Windows Solar System Simulation App

Windows Solar System Simulation App


This is a really a great app for the solar system and beyond.


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English Grammar Pro

English Grammar Pro

 
 

Here is a great Windows FREE App that does various English
components, like parts of speech, Grammar and spoken language.

Very cool!


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20 October 2015

10 Things You May Not Know About Excel But You Should Infographic

10 Things You May Not Know About Excel But You Should


1.    Master the Autofill Feature. You think you know it, but there is more to it!
2.    Customize Excel to Your Needs. Save clicks by placing your most often 
       used commands in the Quick Access Toolbar and customize the Ribbon.
3.    Use Range Names Instead of using cryptic cell addresses, you can improve 
       your workbooks by performing calculations using Range Names.
4.    Learn about 4 Useful Functions 
5.    Get to Know Some Logical Functions.
       Count(), Counta() and Countif()
       HLookup/Vlookup – Find Data Based on Criteria
       Text Manipulations with Concatenate and &
6.    Verify Complex Formulas. Learn how to calculate one step at a time, 
       showing the calculation first and then the result of each Argument.
7.    Get Familiar With Cell Styles. Use cell styles to quickly apply multiple 
       formatting options to cells at the same time for a neat and consistent appearance.
8.    Sparklines. Understanding Sparklines will add value to your data when used wisely!
7.    Tables! The advantages of organizing data in a table. Yes, a table within Excel!
8.    Duplicates. Every large data collection has duplicates – learn how to remove them!
9.    Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. Pivot Tables 
10. Managing Large Workbooks. Learn how to navigate and manage large worksheets. 
      Excel provides features to help control screen displays and locate information quickly.


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19 October 2015

MediaCore Capture

MediaCore Capture


Have you seen the Windows App, MediaCore Capture?
Great thing is that it is free and works on Windows 10 
and Windows phones.

Some of the great features include:
record HD videos and upload to MediaCore at up to 1080p,
add your video to any collection on your MediaCore site,
shoot a new video or choose an existing video from your device,
add metadata about your video such as a title, description or tags and
choose to save as a draft or publish automatically

Very cool!


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The Importance Of Technology In Education Infographic

The Importance Of Technology In Education Infographic


Technology in the field of education can be a powerful tool. 
The Importance Of Technology In Education Infographic presents 
5 benefits of technology in education:

Future Oriented: 
The future is all about technology and multi-screening. 
Education can’t lag behind.Learning Becomes Interesting: 
It engages and challenges students with brand new and interactive methods.
Improves Skills: 
Digital learning, communication, collaboration, building teams, 
mobile learning, listening, planning, valuing diversity, problem solving, 
self direction, global awareness, social, presentations, …
Increases Collaboration: 
Students can work and collaborate with people in other locations. 
Distance learners can join online communities.
Reduces Weight: 
Instead of carrying lots of books, students just carry a laptop, a tablet or a mouse 
which contain all their books and projects.

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18 October 2015

WORD 2016 QUICK START GUIDE

WORD 2016 QUICK START GUIDE


Excellent!


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EXCEL 2016 QUICK START GUIDE

EXCEL 2016 QUICK START GUIDE


Brilliant!


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17 October 2015

ONENOTE 2016 QUICK START GUIDE

ONENOTE 2016 QUICK START GUIDE


OneNote 2016 Quick Start Guide 
New to OneNote 2016 or upgrading from a previous version? 
Use this guide to learn the basics. 

Excellent!


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OFFICE 2016 MOBILE QUICK START GUIDE

OFFICE 2016 MOBILE QUICK START GUIDE

Click below for all the Mobile quick start guides.





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8 Things you did not know about Microsoft in Education

8 Things you did not know about Microsoft in Education

This is really great!!

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13 October 2015

Microsoft’s Surface 3 takes aim at the education market

Microsoft’s Surface 3 takes aim at the education market


Have a look at how Sarasota County School District 
has adopted the Surface 3 and how they are using it in their school!

Very Cool!!

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11 October 2015

OneNote for Students - Working with friends using OneNote [Interactive Tutorial]

OneNote for Students - Working with friends using OneNote [Interactive Tutorial]



OneNote is a great place to share ideas and collaborate. 
With project based learning becoming an increasingly 
popular method of teaching in schools, group assignments 
have become more common in education.  A flexible and 
accessible collaborative environment for collating, organising, 
creating and editing content is of huge help to students and teachers.

This interactive tutorial guides you through various ways in which 
students can use OneNote to:

Share a OneNote notebook with anyone
Edit notebooks together in real time
Collaborate on group projects

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Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert




This is really a great program to belong to.



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10 October 2015

Microsoft’s Windows 10 hardware event in 9 minutes

Microsoft’s Windows 10 hardware event in 9 minutes



Microsoft debuted new phones, a new tablet and a Surface Book. 
They even threw in some augmented reality for good measure. 
Here's the highlights from the hardware event.

Excellent!!

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CEO Satya Nadella’s vision for Microsoft

CEO Satya Nadella’s vision for Microsoft


After holding what might be the device event of the year, 
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella met with Nilay Patel to 
discuss the new hardware and his vision for the company.

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