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Having trouble accessing MC-TV?
If you are having trouble accessing MC-TV, please do the following:
MC-TV/MC-Today:
- Click on Start -> All Programs -> Internet Explorer (64-bit)
- In the address bar, type “//mcs3/” and hit enter.
- Notice at the bottom, a yellow bar might open prompting if you want to go to MCS3. Click Yes. If not, disregard this step.
- If you want MC-TV saved in your favorites, do the following: Type the Alt button (on your keyboard) in order for your toolbar to open. Click on Favorites, and Add to favorites.
- When you want to access MC-TV in the future, open Internet Explorer (64-bit) as in step 1, and type Alt, and click on the favorite you created or type in “//mcs3/” in the browser window.
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional Browswer “Fix”
Are you having trouble opening PDF files from the Internet in your Internet Browser? If so, please do the following to “fix” the problem:
Adobe PDF fix:
- Click on Start -> All Programs -> Adobe Master Collection CS3 -> Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
- If the Getting Started with Adobe window opens, close the window.
- Click on Edit -> Preferences
- Click on Internet (on the left side) -> Uncheck the box labeled “Display PDF in Browser” and then click on OK.
Summer Promethean Flipchart Training Dates at the IU
Many of you have asked for some more training on Promethean Flipcharts (ActivInspire) like what was provided at the IU last summer. We are excited to announce two summer training dates (k-6 and 7-12) which are FREE!
Click on the links below for more information:
Promethean Flipcharts for your K-6 Classroom – June 26
Promethean Flipcharts for your 7-12 grade Classroom – July 25
Make sure you register early as registration fills up quickly for these events!
Is it time to update your Baron Blog?
It has been amazing the amount of visitors we are getting on our blogs this year. Many of you are doing a fantastic job sharing information to your students and parents via your Baron Blog!
Has it been a while since you have updated your Baron Blog? Do you forget how to make updates? Do you want to check out how many people are visiting your blog? Do you want to review how to add photos? Here are a couple links that give beginner and intermediate instructions and videos:
Check out all the video tutorials on my YouTube Channel.
As always, if you have any questions, please let me know how I can help you.
Using Clipart.com with ActivInspire +
Are you aware that you can access an incredible database of clipart through your school’s library/Media center webpage? Clipart.com is a great resource currently provided through a McFee grant that we can access to spruce up our blogs, newsletters, flipcarts, etc. Once you have all the clipart you need, do you know how to access the files from ActivInspire so you can use them on your flipcarts? Check out this tutorial to learn how to use clipart.com and to discover how to get clipart on a flipchart without a border or background:
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