Tech+Support

TTL Support Page
 * Tech Resources:**
 * Hardware signout form
 * How to add an account PC
 * How to set up a printer PC
 * IT Help Desk
 * Technology Disposal

Open Office Tutorials Java Run Time download
 * Word / word processing is called Writer
 * Presentations are called Impress
 * Excel /Spreadsheets is called Calc
 * Databases is called Base

Free Online Storage For Teachers

 * Drop Box
 * Windows Live SkyDrive (25GB)
 * Senduit  (max 1 week)
 * Box.net
 * SugarSync  (5 GB)

Hour of Code
General information Students and teachers will be able to choose among a [|variety of one-hour tutorials]  to participate in the Hour of Code.

Make use of __ [|Pair Programming] __. The three rules of pair programming in a school setting:


 *  The driver controls the mouse and keyboard.
 *  The Navigator makes suggestions, points out errors, and asks questions.
 *  Students should switch roles at least two times a session.

Benefits of Pair Programming:


 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium;"> Students can help one another instead of relying on the teacher
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium;"> Show that coding is not a solo activity, but one involving social interaction
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium;"> Not all classrooms or labs have enough computers for a 1:1 experience