Kim's Korner

Add Network Printer to Teacher MacBook or iMac

2010-08-09T18:17:00.001-04:00

Add Network Printer to Teacher MacBook or iMacs

Go to the Networked Printer (There should be a green light on back).
Press Menu
Down Arrow to Reports -Press Check Mark
Down Arrow to Network Setup –Press Check Mark
Take printed paper and find printer Fully Qualified Domain Name
Go to laptop which the teacher has already logged into the network.

Click on the Apple at the top of the Finder Bar

Go to System Preferences

Click on “Print and Fax”

Click the + sign to add printer

Click on IP Printer Tab at top

In Address Blank:Type in “es3226vmcore01”

In Queue Line: Type the “Fully Qualified Domain Name” from the sheet

ex. CP322621WLY9

In Name Blank Type: 1L450r_ _ (The Blanks are for the Class Room #)

Generic Script for Driver---Drop down arrow to “Select a driver” Start typing 450d and the Lexmark e450dn driver shows up. Choose that driver by clicking on it and click “Add”

Once added it will show the printer as idle. Double click on the printer and from the menu at the top “Printers” choose Print Test Page

Make sure the teacher knows that they have to select the 1L450r** from the drop down menu when they print to use the network printer.

Some Great Sites!

2010-02-04T12:47:00.008-05:00

Many of you have given me some good sites, so I am going to list them below:

Create A Graph for Kids
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Purchase accessories for cheap:
http://www.meritline.com/

A YouTube Comment Sensor: (Helps take away inappropriate comments from student view)
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/7115

Intervention Central (Response to Intervention Resources)
http://www.interventioncentral.org/

MacBook Cart Uses and Guides
http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/MacBook+Carts

Mac News and Tips

2009-12-16T13:49:00.002-05:00

If you have one of the Dukane document cameras that only works with the Macs, you have to install the accompanying software and choose USB connection under the Video Source choices. This camera will only work when attached to your MacBook and a projector.
To brighten/darken the iMacs use F14 and F15!

FLIP Video Deal for Teachers!!

2009-12-16T13:42:00.003-05:00

Teachers...FLIP Video will sale you two Flip Video Ultra Cameras for the price of one! You get two for $150. Just go to the following web site and follow the directions. Click Here!

MacBook to TV

2009-12-09T10:37:00.001-05:00

Anyone interested in using their TV as a monitor so the whole class can see things from their computer needs to see me to get the correct cables. I am limited in the amount of teachers I can help so it will be on a first come first serve basis.

Digital Cameras for the Classroom

2009-12-03T10:56:00.004-05:00

Teachers: I am asking a favor. I have 5 brand new digital cameras ready for you to use in your classrooms. I need 5 of you to volunteer to buy a memory card for the cameras. The cameras did not come with one and it will only allow 3 pictures without one. I have seen many of the cards on sale during the holiday season. It has to be a card that fits the specific camera. Anyone who agrees to buy the card can use the camera in your classroom for as long as you like.

Changing Passwords

2009-11-23T10:00:00.003-05:00

Please remember when prompted to change your password, do it at school on the network. It is so much simpler to change it on a PC. You may use the PC in my room or any of the ones in the library. You need to follow the new guidelines that were given to you when devising your new password (8 characters long- one Capital letter, one number or alphanumeric symbol). Also, please remember the school board will never ask you for username, social security # or password through email. Those are phishing scams.

The iMacs are now set to shut off each afternoon but you have to turn them on in the mornings.

Wireless Access is Here!!

2009-10-16T20:02:00.003-04:00

We are now wireless. So, you can now take your laptop anywhere in the building and get on the Internet or our network. Once your laptop is attached to your networked printer you can print wirelessly also. You may still logon via network cable and print with the USB cable if you so choose.

2009-09-26T17:22:00.002-04:00

Here are some important info/reminders:

1. Only use your duvalschools.org email account when communicating with parents. Do not use your private account.

2. Log into ALL of your computers at least once a week to run patches and prevent them from becoming disjoined from the network.

3. Your iMacs can be left ON because the District turns them off and back on for you each day.

4. The admin rights issue on the subnet .239 has been resolved. So, if you have a paused printer, I now can resume it for you. Remember, I am the Administrator over all the iMacs but you are the Administrator of your MacBook.

Student Logins

2009-09-04T13:10:00.002-04:00

Student Username = s10867458 (a "s" followed by his/her 8 digit student ID)

Student Password = F28n4999 (Capital First Name Letter, two digit birth day, Lowercase Last Name letter, Last 4 of Social)

Reminders!!!

2009-08-28T12:59:00.007-04:00

Teachers please be reminded that you are asked not to change the printer port. Which means please leave it in the port that the techs used to network your printer so that all of your student desktops can use it. Until the Admin. Rights issue is resolved you can not print to the netork printer while using your MacBook. However, as stated in the OnCourse training meeting you can still use the USB cable (like last year) to print to your laptops.

If your class attendance roll is not correct please send student names to Mrs. Chatman. Thanks to all who have gotten their attendance done on time this week.

Ports

2009-08-21T13:06:00.003-04:00

Ports beginning with 169 are considered teacher ports. Ports beginning with 172 are student ports.
Teacher ports have accessability to You Tube, Google Videos and some blogging sites. And they don't have their search terms filtered.

Eventually teacher ports will be placed on a different subnet which will change the path you will take.

Directions for Uploading Documents to Your Personal Share Drive

2009-08-18T13:35:00.004-04:00

1. Log into Network.
2. Double Click on "yourname"$ or Share (if you want everyone to be able to access the file.)
3. Click on top of window and slide to the side.
4. Double click on "Macintosh HD".
5. On side menu choose "Documents".
6. From top of that window click and slide to the other side of the screen.
7. From the Finder toolbar at the top of your screen- Click on "Edit" and choose "Select All".
8. Now drag and drop all selected documents into "yourname"$ 's folder.

You now have all your documents backed up on the server.

To restore documents to your hard drive just reverse the above directions.

'09-'10 School Year

2009-05-05T10:21:00.003-04:00

Next school year it will be expected that students will use the Internet. So, therefore parents will not have to sign permission slips. Only parents who wish their children to opt out will have to sign a waiver.

Important Technology Information

2009-04-16T10:17:00.003-04:00

The Division of Technology has stated that no routers (wireless) or other devices from home may be connected to our network. These devices cause wrong IP addresses to be pulled and may cause DNS settings to be changed.

Please remember to log in through the network to all machines at least once a month to update the anti-virus software and security patches. Failure to log in will cause the machine to be disjoined from the network. Summer months have been extended.

Please keep your e-mail boxes managed. That means clean it out so that it does not get full. Don't forget to empty the TRASH and delete your SENT ITEMS Folder. Do not fall for phishing scams. That is, never give personal information such as SS# or passwords. The school board has all this information and would never have to ask for it. If you do not recognize who the e-mail is from then delete it without opening. Also pay attention to all e-mails from POST OFFICE.

Remember that when you signed the AUP you understood that you can expect NO Privacy when it comes to E-Mail and Internet usage. Security makes personal contact once a number of hits have become noticeable on a weekly report that they run. They said they average the dismissal of one employee a month for inappropriate material. Most of the investigations turn out to be a student logged in under a teacher's log in. Please refrain from doing this and protect all passwords.(Do not keep passwords listed by computer etc.) They did state even though they can see all e-mail, they do not care about viewing this unless a certain person is under investigation.

Remember your students can log in with your help. Username is s******** (s followed by eight digit student number) and Password (last 4 of the student's Social Security number) If your students use desktops in your classroom make sure they are logged in under a student log in. Questions...just e-mail me.

Concerning OnCourse

2009-04-16T10:12:00.002-04:00

Please remember to use Firefox as your browser when running OnCourse on the Macs. Safari is not supported. Any problems with your class roll please see/e-mail Cheryl Chatman. It has to be changed in Genesis.
You may begin taking attendance in OnCourse Monday, April 20th. Please take attendance and save it by 9:00a.m. each morning. Please continue to take in on paper as well until further notice.

Replacement of Stolen Laptops

2009-03-26T09:01:00.003-04:00

Dr. Stahlman stated that the district does not have funds to replace stolen laptops from teachers cars or homes. So, if you leave your laptop in your car or home and it is stolen, the district will make a claim against the employee's home owner's insurance.

Directions to Print Certificate

2009-03-26T08:58:00.000-04:00

1. Login to “How to Master” http://duval.howtomaster.com
Username= 8 digit employee number
Password= password

2. Click on “My Courses”

3. Click on “Library-Soft Skills”

4. Click on “Track-Human Resources”

5. Click on the link “Complete” under the status column.

6. Scroll all the way down to “Print Certificate of Completion”

7. Do the same for the other course.

Technology News

2009-02-04T09:44:00.015-05:00

We had 166 students finish the FCAT Explorer so those students will be invited to the Snow Cone Party set for February 12th. The projectors and document cameras that we received through the Magnet grant are in and will be disbursed by Mrs. Davis. Oncourse, the district's new online gradebook program will be coming our way soon. We are set to see an overview on February 18th and then training will take place after FCAT. We will go live with just our attendance the fourth nine weeks.

Good news! We will receive a free upgrade to iLife '09 for our Macs. If you haven't seen all the new things this suite of programs will do check it out here.

Destination Success

2008-10-27T20:13:00.003-04:00

Teachers, you can login to Destination Success using your first and last name followed by 226 no spaces. Your password is your 8 digit employee number. (Use preceeding zeros to make 8 digits.)
Ex. Username: kimberlytomlinson226
Password: 00001234

Students log in by first and last name followed by 226 no spaces. Their password is birth month, birth day (two digits, two digits).

Ex. Username: johnbrown226
Password: 0105 (meaning January 5th)

The MacBook and the Projector

2008-10-03T13:07:00.004-04:00

When using a projector with your MacBook, make sure you attach your dongle adaptor first. You may turn on your projector. Then on your Mac choose System Preferences from your Apple menu. Click on Displays. Then make sure there is a check mark in "Shows displays in menu bar". (I choose 1024 x 768 stretched as my resolution. This is your preference.) Then close the window. You should now see a monitor looking icon on your title bar. Click it and choose "Turn On Mirroring". As long as your cables are connected correctly, you should now see the image on your big screen or wall.

How I Created the Widget for My Favorite Videos

2008-08-08T23:50:00.005-04:00

For those of you that were interested in how I created the "My Favorite Videos" Box on my sidebar: First, I created an account in YouTube. Then, I chose and/or uploaded some videos and created a playlist. Next, under "more" in your Account menu I chose Custom Video Players. I did have to play around with the specs until I got it to fit onto the sidebar of my blog. Lastly, just copy and paste the embedded html. I hope this makes sense and helps those of you that want to try.

Web 2.0

2008-08-08T23:43:00.001-04:00

Take a look at the wave of the future. It introduces the new School 2.0 concept from the US DOE! Here is a link to School 2.0 to review and use as needed. http://etoolkit.org/etoolkit/

Update Keychain Access

2008-08-08T23:27:00.003-04:00

Click on GO in the finder (main) menu bar: drop down and click on UTILITIES. Next, double click the KEYCHAIN ACCESS icon: Then click on the EDIT menu while in the Keychain Access Menu bar: click on CHANGE PASSWORD FOR KEYCHAIN "LOGIN" and type in your newly updated network password.

Voicethreads

2008-03-17T11:24:00.005-04:00

The following is an example of using a voicethread in class. These are really cool. The kids love them. You can set up an educator account and go from there. Use them to discuss a book of the month or a field trip...anything!

Delivery of MacBooks Postponed

2008-03-14T20:18:00.004-04:00

For the last seven of you waiting for your Macs...the Friday delivery date has been post-poned says Jay Ubl. I will let you know the new delivery date as soon as possible.

FCAT Pep Rally 2008

2008-03-14T17:37:00.003-04:00

I put this slideshow into my blog to show you an example of how it would look if you decide to put one into yours.

2008-03-05T12:25:00.015-05:00

Go to http://www.flinnovates.org/inventory and follow directions to create an account and then take the survey. You have until April 15th to have it done.

Change Your Home Page

2008-02-20T20:39:00.005-05:00

To change your home page in Safari, click under the "Safari" menu at the top of the browser window and click on "Preferences". Make sure you are on the "General" tab and then type in the address(URL) of your choice in the Home Page cell.

To change your home page in Firefox, click under the "Firefox" menu at the top of the browser window and then click on "Preferences". Make sure you are the "Main" tab and then type in the address(URL) of your choice in the Home Page cell.

To change or update addresses in your Bookmarks Bar in Safari...click on the Bookmarks menu at the top of your browser window and then click "Show All Bookmarks" On the left side make sure Bookmarks Bar is selected and then on the right hand side type/change the address to the new updated URL. You can do the same in Firefox by clicking on the Bookmarks menu and then click on "Organize Bookmarks." Choose a particular bookmark address and then click on the "Rename" button at the top and then correct the address (URL).

iAlertU

2008-01-22T13:28:00.001-05:00

Click on the link below to download this interesting application which acts as an alarm for your MacBook.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/21282

How to Set Up Your Comcast E-mail Account

2008-01-16T21:30:00.003-05:00

Don't forget your e-mail icon is on your dock and looks like a stamp with an Eagle on it.

On the E-mail Server Names screen, select POP3 from the drop down list. In the space provided below Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server:, type mail.comcast.net. Type in smtp.comcast.net as your Outgoing mail (SMTP) server:

For more help click on the link below:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1508

Favorites into Bookmarks

2008-01-10T12:26:00.000-05:00

On Your IBM: Export your IE Favorites to a file

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to "File > Import and Export...", then click Next.
3. Select "Export Favorites", click Next, click Next again (unless you only want to export a subfolder of your Favorites, in which case, select that subfolder now).
4. Click "Export to a File or Address", click "Browse" to choose a location such as the desktop (or accept the default location) and save the file, which is named "bookmark.htm" by default.
5. Click Next, then Finish to complete the export.
6. Copy the file to a Flash drive.

On Your Mac: Import your IE Favorites into Safari Bookmarks

1. Place flash drive into Mac
2. Open the above file and drag it to the desktop.
3. Open Safari and go to the “File” menu and choose “Import Bookmarks”
4. Choose the file bookmark.html from the Desktop and then click “Import”
5. Done

More Mac Tips
Application Switcher = ⌘ +Tab
Entire Screen Shot = ⌘ + Shift+ 3
Partial Screen Shot = ⌘ + Shift + 4
Delete Key = fn + Delete
Backspace entire word = option + delete

Apple Key ⌘

2008-01-07T17:53:00.002-05:00

Most of what you did with the CTRL key in the PC you will now do with the Apple key.
Apple ⌘ + Q quit the program
Apple ⌘ + A select all
Apple ⌘ + S save
Apple ⌘ + C copy
Apple ⌘ + V paste
Apple ⌘ + P print
Apple ⌘ + Shift + 4 will allow you to select a portion of the screen and turn it into a picture.
Apple ⌘ + W close window
Apple ⌘ + O open new window

FAQ about the MacBooks

2007-12-16T18:34:00.000-05:00

How do I turn the computer off?

Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner of the menu bar and click on Shut Down. Make sure you wait until the screen goes black before closing lid.

How do I get on the Internet?

In the Dock, located at the bottom of the screen, click on Safari, its icon is a compass.

The county would like us to use Firefox as our browser. ( To be honest, I forgot why. When I remember I'll let you know. ) You can add it to the Dock by opening Macintosh HD. Open Applications and drag the Firefox icon to the dock. It's icon is a blue globe with orange fire around the southern hemisphere.

Where do I go to change my desktop pattern and/or add a screen saver?

Click on the Apple, click on System Preferences, Click on Desktop and Screen Saver.

While you're in System Preferences, check out what you can do with the Dock. It's another way to personalize your Mac.

How do I make a folder?

If you need a folder, you're most likely already in the Finder. In the Finder, (Just click on the desktop and the Finder menu bar pops up.) Click on File and click on New Folder. To use the the keyboard shortcut, press Shift, + Apple + N.

How do I create a shortcut to my Webmail?

Go to the Webmail page. Notice by the address: https://webmail.dreamsbeginhere.org, there is an icon to the left that looks like a globe. Drag this icon to your desktop and you now have a shortcut. Too easy! You'll have to do this again in February when we change to duvalschools.org

How do I add a Favorite?

They're called Bookmarks on the Mac. Click on Bookmarks in the menu bar of Safari or Firefox and click on Add Bookmark. Keyboard command is Apple + D.

If I add a Bookmark in Foxfire will it show up in Safari?

Nope! Better make make up your mind pretty quickly which one you're going to use or you'll get confused.

What are the main differences between a Mac and a PC?
There is no right click on the mouse. No backspace key. You need to actually quit the applications...clicking on the red "x" closes the window, but not the application. F9 shows open applications. No internal clip art...you must get it off free web sites, buy it, or create it yourself.

Use only regular size CDs DVDs...the small ones will ruin your computer!

Does this Mac come with a gradebook program?
No, but there is a template found in the application "Numbers". Just open Numbers...click on Education...click on Gradebook...then you can erase their information and input yours. The district is in the process of purchasing a gradebook for you. Hopefully, we will have it by the Fall of '08.

Will the Mac applications read my Microsoft Office documents? How to transfer?
Yes. Pages will open Word documents. Numbers will open Excel documents. Keynotes will open Powerpoint documents. If you have your documents backed up on a flash drive or CD just transfer them to your Mac by opening your Macintosh HD and click on the Documents folder and then drag and drop your selected files from your open external flash drive or CD (either should show up on your desktop when you input). After transfering, when you double click on a file, the appropriate Mac application will open your file.

Will I be able to use the wireless connection?
Yes, if you have a wireless router at home or you can use it at any WiFi place. Just click on the wireless icon on the title bar at the top (looks like a wave signal, right next to the volume icon) and then click on "Turn Airport On". Choose your wireless network name and input any passcodes. You should then be able to use your laptop wirelessly. :-)

Mac Tips

2007-12-13T09:59:00.000-05:00

Ctrl + Click is the right click on the mouse.
Ctrl + 2 fingers pushing up on the touch pad will zoom in on the screen.
Ctrl + 2 fingers pulling down on he touch pad will zoom out on the screen.
Ctrl + Apple + D = will bring up the dictionary on a highlighted word.

Macs Are Here!

2007-12-12T12:54:00.000-05:00

Your MacBooks will be given to you on Friday, December 14th. Be ready to play over Christmas! Trainings will begin in January. so, be patient.

Welcome Back to School

2007-08-13T18:12:00.000-04:00

We are back at school and I will attach anyone's blog link to their web site page. Just let me know. I wish everyone a fantastic school year.

More Samples

2007-06-09T20:27:00.000-04:00

If you are reading this for the first time, please scroll to the bottom now and start reading from the first day, June 7th. Everything will make more sense to you if you do this.

I have my settings set to only people who register can leave comments, I did this to cut down on people leaving inappropriate comments (i.e. kids trying to be funny).

Another Sample:

Classroom Events

September 9, 2007- Class Field Trip to Zoo

September 22, 2007- Progress Reports (Please sign and return.)

Posting for Next Year

2007-06-08T10:49:00.000-04:00

Next year, Mrs. Davis is going to request that each of you make an entry to your blog at least once a week. I thought you would like a heads up so that you could be thinking about how you would organize yours. Hopefully, you have taken the tour on the site I provided yesterday. I am sure some of you have already set up a site. If you have, would you please send me the link. And in case you didn't put my blog link in your favorites...here it is again... http://tomlinsonk.blogspot.com

Now, I am going to pretend that I am posting a homework assignment so that parents and students can access it from any computer that is connected to the Internet. I am going to put this posting under the label/category of "homework".

Science- Read pages 34-46. Answer questions on page 46.
Spelling- Use all words in sentences.
Math- Study for Tuesday's exam on Chapter 6

That is all you would have to post. It is as simple as that and only takes a few moments. Parents can stay informed and you have provided another documented source of communication.

Hello

2007-06-07T21:10:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, my principal called and asked me to familiarize myself with blogging. So, being the good little doobie that I am, I started researching things... yesterday. I have used this free website to demonstrate how things could be communicated. Tomorrow I will write more. I am attaching an image of Sarah Wilder and I (since I have been taking care of her while Esther is in El Salvador) to show you how easy it would be to attach photos stored on your computer from your digital camera or just getting one somewhere off of the Internet. You can use blogs to inform parents of homework, classwork, special projects, and to share things such as field trips. You may think of the many categories you would want to organize your blog with ahead of time. If you haven't done so yet, make sure you take the tour explaining everything about blogs at https://www.blogger.com/start It's free. That is the site I used to build this blog.