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Monday, March 2, 2015
Help Your Students Write Numbers!
Looking ahead to my September curriculum, one of our Kindergarten topics is Numbers 0-10. I decided to revamp my current number posters and make them a bit fancier looking, and this was the result! Im really pleased with how they came out!
I made them in color and in black and white, and in three different sizes so you can pick which set words best for you... the set is $2.50 at TPT.
I also made the borders myself, so keep your eye out for those in the near future!
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I made them in color and in black and white, and in three different sizes so you can pick which set words best for you... the set is $2.50 at TPT.
I also made the borders myself, so keep your eye out for those in the near future!
One of the sizes is below... on a full sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper.
Another one of the sizes is below... with two labels on a sheet of paper.
Another option is to have four labels on a sheet of paper.
All three sizes are in color and black and white! And I plan on creating another set for numbers 11-20 over the summer as well! Enjoy!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
How to Organize Your Life With Technology!
First things first, let me say that I am writing this post specifically for my lovely friend Katie, who just started her own blog! Katie - youre going to love this app! :)
Katie teachers 3rd grade in the same school as me and she is absolutely fabulous! Ive considered changing grades just to be able to teach with her! lol! She teaches 3rd grade and I teach Kindergarten... yet we can swap ideas easily and adapt them to our own grades. And... shes great with technology, so you know she has my heart! LOL! Be sure to check out her blog and follow her!
Now... for this weeks technology tutorial, which Im sure everyone is going to LOVE... how to organize your life with technology!
This option was incredibly popular on the poll!
Do you ever have that moment (of course, when youre in the shower or driving) where you say to yourself, "Oh I really have to remember to send that file to so-and-so." or "I need to remember to print that worksheet for tomorrow?" That always used to happen to me... until I got this app! (Okay, it still happens, but not if I use the app diligently!)
So... go download the app right now and start loading it up! I promise you that it will help you feel more organized! I swear to you, i even put things in the app like "Swap laundry." because Im so guilty of totally forgetting that I have a load running!
For next weeks poll, Im going to add a similar option to this weeks poll: how to organize your files for the week to make life easier at school!
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Katie teachers 3rd grade in the same school as me and she is absolutely fabulous! Ive considered changing grades just to be able to teach with her! lol! She teaches 3rd grade and I teach Kindergarten... yet we can swap ideas easily and adapt them to our own grades. And... shes great with technology, so you know she has my heart! LOL! Be sure to check out her blog and follow her!
Now... for this weeks technology tutorial, which Im sure everyone is going to LOVE... how to organize your life with technology!
This option was incredibly popular on the poll!
Do you ever have that moment (of course, when youre in the shower or driving) where you say to yourself, "Oh I really have to remember to send that file to so-and-so." or "I need to remember to print that worksheet for tomorrow?" That always used to happen to me... until I got this app! (Okay, it still happens, but not if I use the app diligently!)
You can download this tutorial as a PDF by clicking this picture!
Note: This tutorial is hosted on Google Drive. To save it from there, just open the file and click File > Download to save onto your computer!
For next weeks poll, Im going to add a similar option to this weeks poll: how to organize your files for the week to make life easier at school!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
How to Get Your PowerPoint to Load on Another Computer Fonts Picture Modifications and All!
This weeks tutorial is one that a lot of people ask me about! It can be so frustrating to make a PowerPoint on your computer at home, then head to your work computer and have all of your hard work with fancy fonts and giving pictures transparent backgrounds go to waste!
I do want to forewarn you that this tutorial does NOT copy over videos or sound effects, so those will need to be reinserted. It also does not copy over transitions, as it flattens all of the images. Outside of those items though, the PowerPoint will look just as it does on the computer you created it on.
Now... onto the tutorial!
As for next weeks poll, Ill add something that is super helpful - how to figure out which fonts are missing from an editable file that you downloaded!
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I do want to forewarn you that this tutorial does NOT copy over videos or sound effects, so those will need to be reinserted. It also does not copy over transitions, as it flattens all of the images. Outside of those items though, the PowerPoint will look just as it does on the computer you created it on.
Now... onto the tutorial!
You can download this tutorial as a PDF by clicking this picture!
Note: This tutorial is hosted on Google Docs. To save it from there, just open the file and click File > Download to save onto your computer!
As for next weeks poll, Ill add something that is super helpful - how to figure out which fonts are missing from an editable file that you downloaded!
Download Did You Know 2 0 With YouTube Catcher For Your Class !
- YouTube Catcher
- Free FLV Player
- YouTube Video - Did You Know 2.0
- Via Jane Knight
YOUTUBE CATCHER?
YouTube Catcher is another tool that allows you to download YouTube videos easy and fast!
I am still wondering why YouTube does not allow users to download videos directly. It would probably take their software engineers approximately 5-10 minutes to add this feature, but something seems to stop them from doing it. Whatever it is, they are creating new business opportunities for innovative and entrepreneurial minds behind tools like YouTube Catcher. There are actually several such tools already available, including VideoDownloadx.com, which I have discussed earlier. In that sense (and AdSense) it is great for them. However, the moment YouTube enables us to download directly from their site; I suppose we will eventually have to say adios amigo to these tools. But, in the meantime we can enjoy them to do our stuff, although it is a bit more inconvenient.
HOW?
How do I do it?
- Alright, first find a YouTube Video you want to download, and then Copy and paste its URL into the form below (this is just a screenshot, so please click here to try it out for real! Do you think I am that stupid!).
- Then click the DOWNLOAD button to start. Please, REMEMBER to rename the file with a .flv extension (Why cant it do it for us! Oh man!).
To watch the FLV Videos on your computer device, you need a FLV Player. Click here to download a free FLV player . In addition, you can also convert these FLV videos to other formats like avi, mpeg, mp4. And you can transfer these videos to cellphones or Ipods!
Interestingly, this cool and easy-to-use tool allows you also to convert your YouTube videos to MP3 files directly from the site, in the same fashion as downloading them. If you dont have time to watch your videos, you can at least listen do them on your Ipod (or MP3 player) while driving, or doing repetition work that requires no deep thinking!
DID YOU KNOW 2.0?
That was cool! Do you know of any videos that can engage my students (and educators!) to really think about their education and future careers before they graduate?
Alright, here is one video that I strongly recommend to download (URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U) using YouTube Catcher, or whatever tool/way you can.
This video is an official update to the original "Shift Happens" video from Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod. This June 2007 update includes new and updated statistics, thought-provoking questions and a fresh design. My mind is already reflecting about my future job possibilities!
So, if you dont have a good Internet connection in your classroom (or none at all!), it should not stop you from showing short (preferable below 10 minutes, unless super interesting!), engaging and relevant videos to spice up the students learning minds and facilitate discussions. Some students might be sleepy when they come to class, but a juicy YouTube video (You know what I mean!) might just be enough to warm-up their learning minds to actually participate. You probably just need to mention YouTube and Facebook in class, and students are already getting excited.
There are many things we can do to engage and inspire our students to participate and learn. Sometimes a relevant and exciting YouTube video can do the trick. Trust me :)
1 5 Space Your Text!
Does it leave a little bit too much space in between your lines when you double space it? If so, you may want to 1.5 space your text! This keyboard shortcut works perfect in Microsoft Word!
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
How to Quickly Go to the Beginning of Your Document!
This trick is so simple but so handy! If youre working on a document in Word or PowerPoint and you want to jump back to the very first page in your document, this is going to help you do it so quickly!
Single Space Your Text!
If you used one of the past two tips to double space or 1.5 space your text and you want to make your document single spaced again, this tip is perfect for you! Again, this tip is meant for Microsoft Word.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Use Backupify to Backup Your Social Media Stuff!
Backupify"Backupify is an all-in-one archiving, search and restore service for the most popular online services including Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, Picasa and more."
If you are looking for a tool to backup your social media stuff (Google Docs/Sites, Twitter, Blogger, Facebook, etc.), Backupify is a pretty cool tool. Though, you need to keep in mind that the free version is currently limited to 2GB storage, so the idea of using it for backing up for example your Gmail would also probably require you to invest in the commercial version, unless your Gmail account is below 2 GB (Very unlikely!!!!). Though, the current pricing is reasonable (Pro 100 version - $4.99/month), so it might be a good idea to consider such an option if your Gmail is critical to your work, studies and life.
Putting Gmail aside, I would recommend using the free version of Backupify to backup your blog, Twitter, and other social media stuff that are reasonably light. The free version does weekly backups of up to 5 accounts (e.g. Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Google Docs, and Google Calendar). If you want to backup more accounts on a daily basis, then you need to subscribe to the commercial version.
Putting Gmail aside, I would recommend using the free version of Backupify to backup your blog, Twitter, and other social media stuff that are reasonably light. The free version does weekly backups of up to 5 accounts (e.g. Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Google Docs, and Google Calendar). If you want to backup more accounts on a daily basis, then you need to subscribe to the commercial version.
If you are wondering how Backupify works, then watch this video tutorial:
Cool! But, are there better social media backup tools out there?
Or tools that enable you to backup unlimited social media accounts providing unlimited storage space? Now, that would be AWESOME :)
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Do you really know the actual spec of your Tablet PC Smartphones
Do You Really know what is running inside your Tablet PC & Smartphones ?
To know the complete Specification Download and install directly from your Android tablet pc or Smartphones via Google play store.
Download DEVICE IDENTIFIER
CPU-Z is another app related to Device identifier . you can also download it from google play store.
Download app CPU Z
The application is available on google play store having multiple functions . This app can detect CPU Type ,Ram Module, Core Numbers ,Speed,GPU Name,Sensors,Touch drivers,CPU Stats,Size,PCB name,CPU Name . Application is available for Tablet Pc and smartphones .
Tips: You can also change specifications of your device with these apps but do not. Honesty is best Policy.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Remove password pattern lock gmail account in your ZTE Z992 Avail 2
This is my first post to hard reset a ZTE Mobile brand. This phone is the ZTE Z992 Avail 2 its from AT&T.
Hard resetting / factory resetting your phone will solve the following issues:
1. If you forgot your pattern lock
2. If you forgot your gmail account
3. If you forgot your password
4. Apps that automatically force closing
5. Stuck in Samsung Logo (sometimes does not work if the firmware is totally damage)
NOTE: Performing hard reset will erase your data.
To hard reset:
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press and Hold Volume UP +Power Button simultaneously
3. Android System Recovery will appear.
4. Select wipe / factory reset, to navigate press the Volume DOWN, to confirm press Power Button
5. Reboot your phone.
Note: If performing hard reset did not succeed, you need to wipe the cache first in the android system recovery before performing wipe / factory reset.
I hope this tutorial helps you.
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Hard resetting / factory resetting your phone will solve the following issues:
1. If you forgot your pattern lock
2. If you forgot your gmail account
3. If you forgot your password
4. Apps that automatically force closing
5. Stuck in Samsung Logo (sometimes does not work if the firmware is totally damage)
NOTE: Performing hard reset will erase your data.
To hard reset:
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press and Hold Volume UP +Power Button simultaneously
3. Android System Recovery will appear.
4. Select wipe / factory reset, to navigate press the Volume DOWN, to confirm press Power Button
5. Reboot your phone.
Note: If performing hard reset did not succeed, you need to wipe the cache first in the android system recovery before performing wipe / factory reset.
I hope this tutorial helps you.
Cherry Mobile Blaze Stock ROM Firmware to unbrick your phone
This stock ROM is for Cherry Mobile Blaze 1.0 or simply the first generation. This phone has a MTK Chip so you can use Flashtool to flash your phone. This a tutorial that you can follow below if this is your first time to flash your phone.
You can fix the following issue in your phone:
1. Bootloop
2. Damaged System UI
3. TP Upgrade only
4. Dead phone but it is detected in computer
5. Remove Gmail Account / Password / Pattern Lock (Alternative Way)
Firmware Here -->Cherry Mobile Blaze
"Extract the files to your desired folder" See picture below"
"If you encounter error in flashtool, use different version of it."
Installing Driver
First try the Alternative Driver, which is the AutoInstaller. Just open the install.bat then it will automatically install the driver. Then proceed to flashing. If it did not work then proceed with VCOM driver that you had downloaded. Then install it manually follow the guide below.
Video Reference using Driver Auto Installer (watch in HD)
When installing it manually your phone must be turned off, then connect it to your computer/laptop while pressing VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN. This will detect and look for the driver.
1. This is the first time that you will connect your phone and it will search for the correct driver.
3. If the driver is successfully installed MediaTek DA USB VCOM will appear in the New Hardware Wizard.
Video Flashing your phone (please watch in HD)
Flashing
Video Reference Using FlashTool version 5.xxx (watch in HD)
3. After you load the file, press F9 or Press Download to Flash your Phone.
I hope this tutorial help you. Please drop a comment if something is not clear to you.
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You can fix the following issue in your phone:
1. Bootloop
2. Damaged System UI
3. TP Upgrade only
4. Dead phone but it is detected in computer
5. Remove Gmail Account / Password / Pattern Lock (Alternative Way)
Firmware Here -->Cherry Mobile Blaze
VCOM Driver -->VCOM Manual
Alternative Driver --> AutoInstaller
Alternative Driver --> AutoInstaller
SPFlashTool --> SPFlashTool
SPFlashTool --> LatestVersion
"Extract the files to your desired folder" See picture below"
"If you encounter error in flashtool, use different version of it."
Installing Driver
First try the Alternative Driver, which is the AutoInstaller. Just open the install.bat then it will automatically install the driver. Then proceed to flashing. If it did not work then proceed with VCOM driver that you had downloaded. Then install it manually follow the guide below.
Video Reference using Driver Auto Installer (watch in HD)
When installing it manually your phone must be turned off, then connect it to your computer/laptop while pressing VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN. This will detect and look for the driver.
1. This is the first time that you will connect your phone and it will search for the correct driver.
2. Check include this location ... ... and click on browse. Look for USB VCOM Driver and Click on 2K_XP_COM folder if you are using Windows XP or Win7 for Windows 7 and then press OK when you are done picking the right folder for the driver.
3. If the driver is successfully installed MediaTek DA USB VCOM will appear in the New Hardware Wizard.
Video Installing VCOM Driver (please watch in HD)
Video Flashing your phone (please watch in HD)
"Your Phone must be turned off when you are ready to connect and flash your phone"
Flashing
1. Launch FlashTool
2. Click on Scatter-Loading, and load your scatter file. (see example below with loaded file in Flash Tool
Video Reference Using FlashTool version 5.xxx (watch in HD)
3. After you load the file, press F9 or Press Download to Flash your Phone.
4. If Download is not possible, you can press Firmware Upgrade.
5. After you press Download or Firmware Upgrade re-insert your battery and connect your Phone to the PC. Press Volume Down or Volume Up while connecting to PC.
Some workarounds:
Some workarounds:
If you encounter PMT_Changed error here is what you do:
In Older Version of FlashTool
- Load the scatter file
- Click in Format (a new menu will popup)
- Make sure that you select Format whole flash except bootloader then press OK
- Connect your phone in bootmode (Turn off your device then hold Volume UP or VOLUME DOWN then insert USB)
- It should detect your phone and continue to flash.
- Then Click Download to fully flash your phone.
- Hard Reset your phone after flashing.
- Load the scatter file
- Choose Format + Download (Underneath Scatter-loading file)
- Then Click Download and wait until it is done flashing
For Invalid IMEI:Your Phone/Tablet must be rooted first
Restore yong IMEI in MTKDroidTools version 2.5.3. You will have this error when you format your phone in Flashtool as I had experienced. To restore download MTKDroidTools version 2.5.3 After you extract the file. Open the green robot, you must enable the usb debugging in your phone. It is usually located in Settings>Devoloper Mode then look for usb debugging. After enabling it. Connect your phone in your computer then in MTKDroidTool click on ROOT. Wait for it to finish, then Click in IMEI/NVRAM, input 15 number in each box. Then click REPLACE. Then click Reboot or you can manually turn off your phone. Then turn your phone on again. You can see that you have fully restored your IMEI.
Restore yong IMEI in MTKDroidTools version 2.5.3. You will have this error when you format your phone in Flashtool as I had experienced. To restore download MTKDroidTools version 2.5.3 After you extract the file. Open the green robot, you must enable the usb debugging in your phone. It is usually located in Settings>Devoloper Mode then look for usb debugging. After enabling it. Connect your phone in your computer then in MTKDroidTool click on ROOT. Wait for it to finish, then Click in IMEI/NVRAM, input 15 number in each box. Then click REPLACE. Then click Reboot or you can manually turn off your phone. Then turn your phone on again. You can see that you have fully restored your IMEI.
"Hard reset your phone after flashing"
I hope this tutorial help you. Please drop a comment if something is not clear to you.
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