How-To Tech Tip: The Pleasantville Effect

This screencast will show you how to create a “Pleasantville Effect” (a.k.a. sin city effect) on an image. We will use the application Acorn that comes pre-installed as part of the MLTI image, although you can achieve the same effect using similar photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Find additional video tutorials at: http://rsu21itintegrate.wordpress.com/category/howto http://yorkschools.org/~elawson/teachers/techtip

How-To Tech Tip: MLTI Minute Podcast

MLTI Minute Podcast – “It will only take about a minute” MLTI Minute is a set of video tutorials created by the MLTI Project Team showcasing a variety of tools and features provided to every student and teacher in the MLTI 1-to-1 Laptop Program. Tutorial topics range from tips to customize apps. to making better [...]

How-To Tech Tip: Merging PDF Files in Snow Leopard

New post from Lawson Labs: “Snow Leopard makes merging PDF files a snap. Simply drag another PDF file to the side bar of an open PDF file in preview and save the file.” Find additional video tutorials at: http://rsu21itintegrate.wordpress.com/category/howto http://yorkschools.org/~elawson/teachers/techtip

How-To Tech Tip: Skype Around the World

New post from Lawson Labs: “In this short video tutorial, you will learn how to download and install Skype to your MLTI laptop using My Apps and then connect with other classrooms around the world using Skype in Education.” RESOURCES: Download Skype: Windows | Mac | Mobile Skype in the classroom Find additional video tutorials [...]

How-To Tech Tip: Keynote Remote App

Portable mice and remotes have been around for awhile now, letting you control your presentation and still be free to move about the room as you speak and interact with your audience. Some use Bluetooh, others use infrared or a wireless network to bridge the connection. Below is a How-To video tutorial on how to [...]

Digital Storytelling @ACTEM

As soon as people developed a mode of communication, they also started to tell stories. Now in the 21st century, storytelling has entered the digital age and the opportunities to express one’s tales of mystery, adventure and understanding are almost endless. As educators, we have a duty to listen for the stories that students have [...]

Website of the Week: Incredibox

Incredibox – An experiment in sounds (Gr. 3-12) Incredibox is an interactive website that allows you to experiment with sounds, rhythm and vocals. Available in English and French, the music is reminiscent of a cappella music or music without the use of musical instruments save the human voice. At the composition screen, choose from one [...]

In The News: MLTI Program Turns 10

“Revolutionary Idea Triumphs Over Skeptics” September 1, 2010 Bill Nemitz, staff writer for the Portland Press Herald, contributes this article on the status of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) and reflects on the 10 years since the process got started with former Maine Governor Angus King. READ THE ARTICLE

MLTI Tip: Energy Saver Settings

Provided in the 2009-10 MLTI image are several presets that allow you to determine how your MacBook uses its energy. For example, you don’t want your display to go to sleep while you’re showing a DVD in class, nor do you want to run out of battery power in the middle of a workshop where [...]

Apple Tip of the Week

Quick Look Slideshow To view the 1-minute video, click here: http://www.apple.com/business/theater/#quicklookslideshow