The Tech Flash

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Archives for July, 2008

Accessing the Encore Training Website

A fantastic Encore training website has been created by LCPS AT staff.  The website features hundreds of short video clips that outline basic to advanced concepts in successfully manipulating the Encore application.  Additionally, the site provides training manuals, resource & quick start guides, answers for frequently asked questions, and much more!  The website is accessible only to LCPS [...]

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Internet Explorer 7 is Coming!

 

 
So what’s all the fuss with IE7?  Well…IE7 brings a few innovative features that will surely enhance your productivity.  Last week, you should have received an email from Ursula Dixit (AIT) which outlined some of the new features.  Listed below is my enhanced version of that content as well as a few other tips and tricks for working [...]

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What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a unique framework for reshaping education that creates a positive and interactive environment to meet the unique and diverse needs of all learners.  The framework was developed and extensively researched by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) and utilizes recent research in neuroscience to create the 3 pillars [...]

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CD-R, CD+RW, DVD-R, DVD, VCD, HD-DVD, DVD+R DL

Have you ever visited a local retail store to purchase blank CD’s or DVD’s for burning computer files?  Chances are you found the isle of blank discs only to find a confusing  array of choices (recordable, rewriteable, plus or minus, dual layer, etc. etc. etc.) Trying to select the right format can often be an overwhelming task.  Attached to this posting is a fantastic [...]

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