Technology
Tech Support from CCSD & KMHSMC
- CTLS Support (link not available on CCSD student laptop)
For additional assistance: - Student Laptop Program Support
- How and Why to Opt-in
- after parent completes consent, student picks-up a laptop during lunch from the textbook room
- Additional Resources for Use of Student laptops
- How and Why to Opt-in
- Laptop Prep 101 - updating software, clearing cache, deleting files, installing approved software
- Wireless Connection Quick Guide for Personal Devices (more on MMI Blog)
Microsoft Apps
- Microsoft 365 OneDrive* - free Microsoft apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (for emailing your teachers) and more, online and on your devices [*for 2026-2027 school year OneDrive will be limited to 5GB for students and 50GB for teachers, scroll down the column on the left of your files to see your current usage, click linked value to view your largest files]
- Login Info - view format for Microsoft 365 usernames
- Outlook Email for Cobb Students (limited access)
- Email Etiquette Quick Guide (link not available on CCSD student laptop)
- Tutorials from Microsoft
- Microsoft Office Quick Guide Bundle - build your skills w/7 apps (not available on CCSD student laptop)
- Sharing Edit Access for Group Work
- Sample OneNote Notebook with Introductory Instructions (exp. 6/30/23)
- Windows Video Editor - create videos from image and sound files, or selected segments of your videos
- Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word - easy hanging-indents, international characters...
- Working with Tracked Changes in Word 2013 [more info] - tools for digital editing
- PowerPoint Screen Recording Options
- Interactive Video Tutorials for Microsoft Apps from Custom Guide - 3-5 min videos, scroll down to select a topic, training is free, fees are only for receiving a certificate (scroll down for videos, do not sign up or sign-in, no account is required to view training)
Google Apps
- Gmail - create an account and you'll also get Docs, Drive, and Google Calendar
- Setting Up a Gmail Account - step-by-step instructions, including changing settings and adding contacts
- GCF's Gmail Tutorials and YouTube Playlist - learn features for managing emails, such as creating filters
- Gmail Quick Reference Guide - keyboard shortcuts, schedule email, auto vacation/away response...
- Ask Dr. Bryan for assistance if you want to learn any skill from CG's Gmail course outline, and she will guide you to the proper learning resource
- Email Etiquette Quick Reference Guide - write clear emails that get read and responded to
- Ways to Modify Your Gmail Address - get more from one Gmail address
- Google Drive - files are available everywhere you have Internet, view the quick guide to learn features
- Google Docs
- Google Docs Quick Reference Guide - headers, version history, tabs, margins, page orientation...
- Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Docs
- Google Forms - create forms, quizzes, RSVPs, and more, track and share responses with others
- Google Sites - create free websites that integrate with Google apps and support collaboration
- Scan documents with Google Drive App for Android Phones
- Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts - press Ctrl-Alt-? on a Chromebook to view a complete list
Online Presentation Tools & Digital Makerspaces
- Adobe Express - create and post videos, social media graphics, cards, flyers, web pages and other eye catching visuals from ready to go templates, size range 0.17-20 in. [log in with school Office 365]
- Free Background Remover from Adobe Express - no sign in required
- Canva* - free resource for creating posters, social media graphics, animated GIFs, and other visuals with ease
- Create a Brochure in Canva - *get premium features for free using login steps on these instructions
- Newspaper Templates - login to the Canva app thru Clever (select SAML) for access to premium features
- Design a Button - guide for designing a 2.25" button that you may produce in the media center
- Resume Starter for High School Students - download and save with your files, find additional templates and info on the MMI Blog
- Office Timeline Online - collaborative timeline creator, watermark on timelines with more than 10 events
- Sway - recommended for presenting content online, start with a template or create new [sign-in w/ Office 365]
- Kapwing - crop or flip videos and more, learn about available tools
- Emaze - create visually engaging presentations, websites, blogs, e-cards, or photo albums
- Google Slides - create slide presentations, collaborate and share with others
- Weebly - create free websites from a variety of templates
- WordPress - create a blog or website (quick start guide)
- Brochure Templates from Office 365 - for access sign-in with your Office 365 account
- Create a Banner or Poster - instructions for creating and printing large documents using Publisher
- Book Creator - create and share eBooks, also available as an iOS app
- Vimeo - share your videos
- Audacity - record and edit sound, or prepare for presentation speeches (quick start guide)
- Beats and Tips for Rappers, from Flocabulary
- MindMup - free online mind mapping canvas, allows saving to Google Drive and collaborating
- Crossword Puzzle Creators
- Criss-Cross from Puzzlemaker - follow 3 easy steps to create, then try the print puzzle feature and copy/paste text in Word to design a more creative product
- CrosswordLabs - create a crossword puzzle from your words and clues; save and open in Word to add your own decorative elements (for off-campus use)
- Puzzlemaker Word Search - generate a word search puzzle from your list of words
- Jigsaw Planet - create a digital jigsaw, fun piece to include in a digital breakout project! Try a KM or winter themed puzzle
- Tagxedo - create word clouds in a variety of shapes to enhance a project or presentation (use in Internet Explorer)
- Creating Comic Strips in Google Slides - instructional video for using Google Slides to make comic strips
- Screencast-O-Matic - one-click screen capture recording on Windows or Mac computers
- Quizlet - create and share digital flash cards
Additional Software and Equipment for Creating Projects - See LLC staff to schedule training and equipment use
- Canon Selphy - print a 4"X6" glossy of your favorite photo for 25 cents
- Video Enhancing Tech
- Microsoft Photos App - edit and enhance videos with added text, sound, and special effects
- Green Screen - drop-in to shoot a video or take a photo with your equipment, or schedule use of DoInk on our iPad or our Neewer ring light
- Pivo Pod - record video using the smart auto-tracking app on your phone or our iPad, see staff to schedule training and equipment use
- Microsoft Publisher - create signs, flyers, brochures, banners...
- Audacity - record and edit narration, music and/or sound; supports work with multiple tracks; read the manual or view tutorials to become a pro!
- Scanner - digitize old photos, drawings...
- American Button Machine - use Canva to Design a 2.25" Button for production in the media center
- Brother ScanNCut - electronic cutting machine, see staff to schedule training and use
- CanvasWorkspace - free web application for creating your own original cutting design
- TruBind - coil binding machine, initial supplies available, you provide supplies for high volume projects
Visit the ManeMedia Library Learning Commons at KMHS for assistance with any of these tools
