Monday, January 05, 2009

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Creating multimedia interaction with Microsoft Windows Media Technologies 7

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to incorporate multimedia content into your curriculum using Microsoft Windows Media Technologies 7. The tutorial provides tips for customizing your presentations to fit different student learning styles. Topics covered include how to capture and incorporate sound, animation, charts, graphics, narration, and video.




Step-by-step instructions are provided for converting an existing audio file, and for providing students with visual and audio feedback using Windows Media Encoder 7.


The accompanying instructor presentation offers a guide to the tutorial, suitable for instructors leading a class or for self-paced learning.
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Item Requirements

Instructional level



Intermediate user


Advanced user

Curriculum areas



Teacher productivity


Classroom management


Technology

Software required



Microsoft Windows Media Technologies 7
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Use Microsoft Windows Media Encoder to record content to create a high-resolution software demonstration.


Use Windows Media Player to view your demonstration.


Set up your computer and your recording environment to achieve the best results.


Convert an existing .avi file to Windows Media Format.


Make your encoded content more concise by using time-compression and pause-removal features.
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Before you begin
Get familiar with two of Windows Media Technologies 7 components: Windows Media Player 7 and Windows Media Encoder 7.


Creating a software demonstration by using Windows Media Encoder 7
Record and capture a software demo, and encode it in Windows Media Encoder 7.


Distributing your demonstration
Explore the different ways to distribute your demonstration to your students.


Providing students with visual and audio feedback by using Windows Media Encoder 7
Open student projects in FrontPage, and use Windows Media Encoder 7 to record your feedback, both visually and with speech.


Getting help
Find resources to deter against obstructions during your content-creation process.

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Monday, January 05, 2009

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Microsoft Windows XP 101: Using Windows XP Professional in the classroom

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Productivity tutorial

Learn how to use Microsoft Windows XP Professional to increase instructional productivity, enhance collaboration with colleagues and students, and communicate more effectively.


Step-by-step instructions show you how to organize files, browse the Web more efficiently, and publish to the Web.




The accompanying instructor presentation offers a guide to the tutorial, suitable for use by an instructor leading a class or for self-paced learning.


Tutorial information
Productivity tutorial
Item Requirements

Instructional level



Intermediate user


Advanced user

Curriculum areas



Teacher productivity


Teamwork and collaboration


Classroom management


Technology

Software required



Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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View and rename files for a class project.


Publish a document to the Web, and send files in e-mail with ease.


Learn about the features of My Pictures and My Music.


Conduct Web research by using the Search Assistant.


Use the Remote Desktop feature to access your office computer from home.
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Tutorial outline


Discover the new look and features
Explore the fresh new look and features of Windows XP Professional, including an improved Start menu, task bar, and Control Panel.


Organizing your files
Review project files by using Thumbnails view and Group Icons view.


Multimedia in Windows XP Professional
Use the multimedia features of Windows XP Professional, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP, and Windows Messenger.


Enhanced removable media features
Easily copy files to a CD or other removable device.


Better browsing
Browse the Web for project-related information, and use the Search Assistant for faster, more efficient searching.


Internet publishing made easy
Publish a research document to the Web by using the Web Publishing Wizard, automatically compress project graphics, and then send them in e-mail.


Remotely connect to your office computer
Connect to Remote Desktop, and learn how to install Remote Desktop Web Connection.


Anywhere, anytime assistance
Complete a Request for Help invitation for remote assistance.


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Windows Update Tutorial series 2

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Windows Update allows Microsoft to keep your computer up-to-date with all the latest security downloads and drivers.

Step 1: The first thing you need to do is locate Windows Update. It should be in the start menu under click on all programs and go up to the top. There is a diagram of where it is located below.





Step 2:Once Windows Update or Microsoft Update appears you need to select custom scan. Custom scan allows you to see all the updates available to your computer, where was Express only allows you to see the high-priority updates. The Custom scan button is highlighted in red.


Step 3: Now Windows updates is checking for the latest available updates. There is a picture of what your computer should look like below.

Step 4: Once Windows has found the lasest available updates for your computer you will need to selected them then install them. The red box indicates where the updates can be found.

Step 5: Once you have found the updates you will need to select all of them by checking the box next to the update, after you have done that click Review and install updates (highlighted in red).

Step 6: After the Review and Install Update window appears make sure all of your selected updates are in the window then click Install Updates (highlighted in red).

Step 7: Now Windows is downloading then installing the latest available updates on your computer.

Step 8: Once all the updates have been installed you will be asked to restart your computer. You can restart right away or you can restart later. If your in the middle of doing something click restart later.

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Windows Update Tutorial

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Overview What
is Windows Update?
About Windows Update
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep your
computer uptodate.
Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s
operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so
you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it
running smoothly.



Definitions:
· Critical Updates – Security fixes and other important updates to keep your
computers current and your network secure.
· Windows Service Packs A
compilation of necessary updates and patches.
Typically when these patches and updates get to be numerous or large in size,
Microsoft will bundle them to be installed all at once in a service pack. These
include both critical updates and patches as well as driver and other recommended
updates.
· Recommended Downloads – The latest Windows and Internet Explorer service
packs and other important updates.
· Additional Windows Downloads – Updates for your desktop settings and other
Windows features.
How do I know if I need an update?
Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of
updates that apply only to the items on your computer. During the scan, a list of
categories appears under Welcome to Windows Update and the number of updates that
are available in each category is noted in parentheses.

Critical Updates are important!
Any update that is critical to the operation of your computer is considered a "Critical
Update," and is automatically selected for installation during the scan for available
updates. These updates are provided to help resolve known issues, and to protect your
computer from known security vulnerabilities. Whether a critical update applies to your
operating system, software programs, or hardware, it is listed in the "Critical Updates"
category.
Configuring Windows Update
Step 1:
· WinXP: Right click on "My Computer" (On Desktop) and select "Properties" or
go to "Start" and right click on "My Computer" and select properties. (The
following window will appear)

Step 1(cont..):
· Win2000: Go to "Start" > "Settings" > "Control Panel" and select "Automatic
Updates". (The following window will appear)
Step 2: Click on the "Automatic Updates" tab. Check the box that says "Keep my
computer up to date..." . Then
Select "Automatically download the updates and install them on the schedule that I
specify" radio button.
Set Schedule to "Every Day" at "3:00am" (Default) or another time of your choice.
(Remember that your computer must be on to receive Automatic Updates)

Click "OK" to save your settings. (Your settings should look similar to the above picture)
Your computer has now been configured for Automatic Updates.

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