KSD = Tutorial created by Kent School District staff

Excel

• KSD Excel for the Classroom – learn to use Excel spreadsheets to support student learning
• KSD Comments – give directions, answers, create a place for student information within a document. Commonly used with graphics to create interactive pictures
• KSD Data Filtering – a quick way to sort and manipulate data
• KSD Knowledge Grids – collect data in a specific format for student use and analysis
• KSD Student Surveys – how to use the SchoolKiT opinion survey templates
• LearningElectric.com Excel Tutorials
• Microsoft Excel 2003 Tutorials
• Microsoft Excel 2003 Training Modules – each module takes approximately 30-50 minutes to complete

FrontPage (and more)

• KSD Front Page – the standard Web editor for Kent School District
• KSD Kent School District Web Development Server – everything you need to make Web pages in the district
• KSD HTML Basics – learn to type HTML code to create or modify Web pages
• LearningElectric.com FrontPage Tutorials
• Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Tutorials
• Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Training Modules – each module takes approximately 30-50 minutes to complete

• KSD AutoText – quickly insert text, graphics, fields, tables, bookmarks, and other items that you use frequently
• KSD Clips Online – inserting graphics from Microsoft's extensive, searchable online clipart collection
• KSD Compressing Pictures – Compressing your pictures helps to make your files much smaller.
• KSD Default Saving Location – set Office applications to automatically save documents to your Home directory on the district server
• KSD Embedded Objects – embedding other files into a document or presentation so they become one package (great for portfolios or presentations)
• KSD Hyperlinking – linking text or graphics to Internet Web sites or to other files
• KSD Keyboard Shortcuts – a printable table of frequently-used keyboard commands in Word
• KSD Screenshots – placing pictures of the screen into documents as a graphic (great for how-to directions)
• KSD Sound Clips from MS Clip Art Collection – how to find and import a sound from the MS collection
• KSD Sound Recorder Troubleshooting – try these tips before calling the help desk
• KSD Templates – saving documents as templates for students or staff to use
• KSD Text Boxes and Autoshapes – place text in a graphic element such as a box, star, award ribbon or callout (thought bubble)
• KSD Turn Off Microsoft Assistant – turn Microsoft Assistant (the dancing paperclip) off and use help menus differently
• KSD WordArt – add a graphic element to text to make fancy headings, nametags, poetry, etc.
• Microsoft Office Tutorials – mini-lessons for each of the programs from Learningelectric.com

• KSD Word for the Classroom  –  learn to use Word effectively in the curriculum; topics include publishing, writing, editing, templates, student portfolios, and hyperlinking
• KSD Bookmarks  –  used in long documents to jump to locations without scrolling
• KSD Breaks  –  inserting page, column or text-wrapping breaks
• KSD Comments  –  give directions, answers, place for student information within a document. Can also be used for student/teacher editing: Pop up boxes, Balloons, or a list at the bottom of a Word document
• KSD Columns  –  creating multiple columns on the page for formatting purposes (possible uses: newsletters, brochures)
• KSD Editing Tools  –  highlighting, comments, and tracking changes (great for peer or teacher editing or feedback)
• KSD Footnotes and Endnotes  –  explain, comment on, or provide references for text in a document
• KSD Forms  –  create forms that students or staff can fill out or interact with easily on a computer
• KSD Hidden Text  –  hiding text hints/directions for students that need this support for writing
• KSD Margins  –  modify margins and space between document text and headers/footers
• KSD Outline View  –  see and alter the structure of your document in terms of headings, subheadings and such
• KSD Pop-Up Icons  –  used as prompts and guides to support student work or create writing prompts
• KSD Recording Sound in Word  –   insert your recorded voice or sounds
• KSD Tabs  –  setting tab stops for formatting structure
• KSD Toolbars  –  personalizing Word toolbars for ease of use
• KSD Watermark  –  place a muted picture in the background of your document
• Word 2000 Support Center  –  how-to tips, ideas and directions (from Microsoft)
• LearningElectric.com Word Tutorials
• PC Show and Tell Word Tutorial  –  (requires download)
• Microsoft Word 2003 Tutorials
• Microsoft Word 2003 Training Modules  – each module takes approximately 30-50 minutes to complete

OneNote 2007

• KSD Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Training – Using your Notebook to its fullest potential

• Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Tutorial

• Get to know OneNote 2007

• Create Study Guides using OneNote

Outlook 2003 – KSD Resources

Mail Features

• KSD Accessing your archives

• KSD Create a Distribution List (a group of people you e-mail often)
• KSD Insert a Hyperlink to a Shared Document

Calendar Features

• KSD Add a calendar resource – add your calendar resource mailbox or another person's mailbox to your profile

Outlook 2003 – Other Internet Resources

• Microsoft Outlook 2003 Accessibility Features – Outlook 2003Tutorials with specialized step-by-step directions for accessibility for assistive/adaptive technology education.

• Microsoft Outlook 2003 Tutorials
• Microsoft Outlook Training Modules – each module takes approximately 50 minutes to complete

Outlook 2000 Resources

• Outlook 2000 Quick Reference Card
• KSD Outlook Web Access (OWA) Acrobat PDF directions for accessing your Outlook e-mail and calendar from home
• KSD Outlook Tips, part 1 – work with folders, access other people's calendars, and more
• KSD Outlook Tips, part 2 – filter out junk mail, forward contacts, set personal reminders, and more

• KSD Sending E-mail:

  • Spell-check all outgoing mail – how to change/set spelling preferences

  • Archive Your Email (Create Personal Folders)

  • Sharing a Distribution List

  • Personalize a Public Group to create a Distribution List

  • Save An Outside Email as a Contact

  • Create Emails to Your Frequent Contacts in One Click

  • Send a Voting Email – take a quick survey via email

  • Manage Public Group (if you are a Public Group owner)

• KSD Using your Calendar:

  • Plan A Meeting

  • View Resource Calendars – such as rooms, wireless laptop carts, labs, libraries, etc

  • Schedule Resources – such as rooms, wireless laptop carts, labs, libraries, etc.

  • View Other People's Calendars (when you have permission)

  • Give Others Permission to View/Edit Your Calendar

  • View A Resource Schedule In One Click

  • Manage Room Schedules And Other Resources (if you are a Resource Manager)

• KSD Managing Tasks
  • Send A Task To Someone Else
• KSD Miscellaneous Tips
  • Outlook Offline – access and modify previously viewed e-mail offline
  • Time Management – drag and drop between tasks, calendar, InBox, etc. for speedy management
  • Automatically Delete Junk Email Based on Content

• KSD Animating Objects in PP  –  make objects appear, disappear, use motion paths, control sequencing of animations using the custom animation features
• KSD Animated gifs  –  how to make and embed animated pictures
• KSD Comments  –  give directions, answers, create a place for student information within a document
• KSD PowerPoint for the Classroom  –  learn to use PowerPoint presentation tools to support student learning and communication. Topics include linear and non-linear (interactive) presentations and more
• KSD Discovery Education streaming  –  inserting video streaming movies into PowerPoint presentations
• KSD Hidden Slides  –  Hide particular slides to create a PowerPoint form of supported writing
• KSD Importing Slides from Another Slide Show  –  combine all or parts of multiple PowerPoint presentations
• KSD Pack and Go  –  can be used to package one or more presentations onto a CD or a folder on a computer or network location to be used independently of the PowerPoint application
• KSD Recording Sounds Using Microphones  –  record personalized sounds into presentations
• Recording Sounds from CDs  –  capture music or voice from audio CDs
• KSD Presentation Tips  –  tips for designing effective and successful PowerPoint presentations
• LearningElectric.com PowerPoint Tutorials
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Tutorials
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Training Modules  –  each module takes approximately 50 minutes to complete

Publisher

• LearningElectric.com Publisher Tutorials
• Microsoft Publisher  –  this program is designed to help you create brochures and newsletters.
• Microsoft Publisher 2003 tutorials
• Microsoft Publisher 2003 Training Modules  –  each module takes approximately 30-50 minutes to complete