The website wikihow, offers a number of instructional videos and presentations on anything you can think of. For students who may attend a BYOD school were you must have an iPad ,for example , confusion may set in on how to transfer information to a desktop computer. This website allows you to look up "6 ways to transfer files to iPad from computer" and allows students to step by step work their way through the process and learn to understand how for future to understand the two systems. It is a free website and available on all devices that have internet connection. http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Files-to-iPad-from-a-Computer |
These days all students would have USB , and most teachers would say to them its their job to gather , manage and maintain their own data. Keeping information in a logical sequence , includes informing students on how to set up and maintain their information effectively. The below url can offer students an informative view of how to be an effective USB user. USB are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 2GB - 128GB, the cost of these are also varying also , ranging from $7.00 - $65.00. Age appropriateness is not really a matter when considering the USB as a device , its more the information held on it.
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Students when using basic software such as excel , word and PowerPoint need to learn to use it effectively , in order to use to its full potential. The finer details and operating functions of such software allows students to adjust each operation to suit specific tasks being performed, and possible be able to assist themselves when trouble shooting. it will also allow students to select the correct process or function for the required task. This tutorial site can offer students an insight to excel , and offer tips on how to produce formulas and use functions. It is a free website , available through internet connections.
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Weebly , is a web hosting websites , with pre edited templates and pictures that can drop and dragged in to place. This site allows you to create blogs, web stores or websites. Websites have the ability for students to optimise the operation of a selected range of
devices and software functions to complete specific tasks, for different purposes and in different subject areas. The advance options of students creating a fully working website is possible more age appropriate for senior high school students. There is a free version of Weebly , that has limited templates and resources , a paid version will upgrade you to all features available. http://www.weebly.com/home/ |