Technology
Tech Support from CCSD
- CTLS Support
- 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
- Updating Your Laptop
- Wireless Connection Quick Guide for Personal Devices (more on MMI Blog)
Microsoft Apps
- Office365.cobbk12.org with OneDrive* - free Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (for emailing your teachers) and more, online and on your devices
- Login Info - view format for Microsoft 365 usernames
- Outlook Email for Cobb Students (limited access)
- Tutorials from Microsoft
- Office 365 Essentials Quick Reference Guide
- Office Lens - get the app to capture text from notes, books, and more (get iOS or Android app, OCR steps)
- Quick Reference Guides for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Email - for beginners to advanced users
- 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 (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...
- 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
- Jamboard - great whiteboard space for remote collaborators (features); use the Android or Chromebook app for advanced features like assistive drawing
- Scan documents with Google Drive App for Android Phones
- Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts - press Ctrl-Alt-? on a Chromebook to view a complete list
- Interactive Video Tutorials for Google Apps from Custom Guide - 3-5 min videos, scroll down to training
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
- 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...
- 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
