Adobe Acrobat (PDF) - How to convert documents to PDF format using Adobe Acrobat. Have you just had Adobe Acrobat installed? This 2 page step-by-step will have you converting your documents to PDF format in no time...

Audacity - Software for recording and editing sounds. Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together and much more. All district students and staff have access to this tool. The icon is located in your Multimedia folder. Sound files can be exported as MP3 or WAV.

Call Pilot Desktop Messaging Desktop Messaging software training movie (6 minutes). User's guide (PDF).

CD/DVD Burner Software - Nero Express 8 Essentials - Use this step-by-step tutorial on how to use the CD/DVD Read/Write drive on teacher workstations.

CutePDF Writer - After following the installation instructions in this guide, you'll be able to use this handy tool to convert your files to PDF format.

Digital Audio Basics - This guide covers the basics of creating and working with digital audio clips using a standard district computer.

Digital Camera Basics - Teach yourself the basics of using a Sony Mavica digital camera in the classroom with these online "walk-through" tutorials, tips and ideas.

Distance Learning - Looking for help and/or teaching ideas with distance learning technology.......you've come to the right place!

Dreamweaver Basics - Guide to Building Websites - Learn how to make and update your Web pages with this handy guide to using Dreamweaver MX.

ELMO - Working with your Document Camera - Check this user's guide for setting up and using an "Elmo" (VID) document video camera as a classroom tool.

Flip Camera Guide
Prism Video Converter Guide

Graphics and Images: Editing Basics and Resources - This page provides several tutorials for learning image editing basics using Microsoft Photo Editor and ImageBlender. There are additional resources related to finding, saving and using images from the Internet in your classroom projects and presentations.

HyperQuest - A Multimedia Exploration using HyperStudio
The phrase HyperQuest is meant to have you imagine a process where students are engaged in multimedia-based learning as part of classroom-based with multiple information sources from multiple media types.

HyperStudio - Resource page for the all-in-one multimedia tool, HyperStudio.

ImageBlender: Editing Basics and Resources - This page provides several tutorials for learning image editing basics using ImageBlender. Here are additional resources related to finding, saving and using images from the Internet in your classroom projects and presentations.

Internet Safety Tips for Kids - Visit this page for a guide to using the Internet more safely. Topics include: personal information, chat, safer-searching, and more! This guide is designed for grades 3 - 7, but may have information helpful to others as well.

Internet Searching Tips for Educational Research - A one-page tip sheet for keys to efficient and effective Internet searching.

Kidspiration - A "First Steps Guide" to using this graphic organizer tool. This guide will introduce how to create a graphic organizer, using Kidspiration's writing tools, graphics tools, and links.

MasterPointer - Annotation software training movie (5 minutes). Annotation software user's guide (PDF).

Maps101 - Guide to using this comprehensive database of worldwide maps!

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing: User's Guide - Check out this new "easy-to-understand" user's guide geared to aid teachers with setting up and using this popular keyboarding application with their students.

MediaBlender: Multimedia Project Building Tool - This page provides several tutorials and ideas for using MediaBlender to create multimedia projects.

Microscope (USB) M-1 User Guide - Use this guide to help set up and use the USB Microscope with your USB capable desktop or laptop computer.

Mobile Broadcast Carts - Setup, tips and classroom ideas for using this fantastic new technology for collaborative and shared learning opportunities.

Mounted TV Systems Support - User's guide for teaching with the district's mounted TV/VCR/AV Switch Box systems.

Mounted Projection Systems Support - Are you ready for the "big screen!" Need a little help and a picture or two on learning the basics of teaching with a mounted DLP projector and integrated sound system? No problem, take a look here and maybe print a page or two for later reference.

MyLearningPlan Setup Guide - View this animated training video to learn how to setup your "profile" for the MyLearningPlan professional development tool.

myPISD Support

Nero Express 8 Essentials - Use this step-by-step tutorial on how to use the CD/DVD Read/Write drive on teacher workstations.

NetOp Guide

Photo Story 3 - Quick Guide Microsoft® Photo Story® 3 is a free tool you can use to create media presentations from your digital photos, complete with transitions, music, narration, and special effects. Visit the link below for a basic guide to using.
http://www.atomiclearning.com/photo_story_3

Pinnacle Gradebook Support - There are several levels and guides available. Choose from the following: Full Pinnacle Web Site (includes full manuals), Pinnacle Quick-start Guides: Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Secondary.

PISD School Web Page Guidelines - Do you help out with your school's Web page? Here's a quick link to the district guidelines for School pages.

Projection Systems Support - Are you ready for the "big screen!" Need a little help and a picture or two on learning the basics of teaching with a mounted DLP projector and integrated sound system? No problem, take a look here and maybe print a page or two for later reference.

PuzzleMaker - Guide for creating crossword, word search, and jumble puzzles

Remote Access Guide - (new Terminal Services system) If you have received training and have your remote "account" setup, use this guide to walk through the setup and use of it.

Remote Access Guide - (older Citrix system) If you have received training and have your remote "account" setup, use this guide to walk through the setup of the Citrix plugin and getting your remote access going.

Retrieving Graphics, Text and Sounds from the Internet - This page guides you through the steps for saving graphics from the Internet. Don't forget to follow all copyright, fair use guidelines, and usage agreements as they relate to your intended use of the graphics and images.

Root, Prefixes, Suffixes/ Letter Sounds/ Vowel Sounds - A one-page sheet for student and teacher set up and use of 3 elementary and middle school word-building and phonemic skills programs.

SAFARI TV Quick Guide -

Safety (Internet) Tips for Kids - Visit this page for a guide to using the Internet more safely. Topics include: personal information, chat, safer-searching, and more! This guide is designed for grades 3 - 7, but may have information helpful to others as well.

Safe-Surfing Tips and Internet Information for Parents - Need some tips and guides for navigating and teaching students how to surf the Internet more safely? Try some of these resources.

Scanning Basics- Hey! We could all use a scanning tip or two, right! Easy tutorials and a few key settings for getting quality results and intended image sizes when using an HP scanner.

Sound Companion Digital Sound Editing - Learn how to easily record, edit, prepare and insert sounds (even MP3) in multimedia projects such as PowerPoint, MediaBlender, HyperStudio, and Web pages. (See Audacity above for a more current audio editing program.)

Streaming Video Archive: User's Guide - These pages will guide you through the basics of locating video clips and using related teaching resouces on Plano ISD's streaming video archive.

Teacher's (Elementary) Acceptable Use Training Guide - Online lesson plan and simple guide for teaching Plano ISD elementary students about acceptable use policies and technology resources.

textHELP - Read & Write Gold 9.0 - Quick user guide for this multipurpose text tool.

Video Conferencing - Try this one for ideas on using video conferencing in the classroom and beyond....It includes user guides and setup for both elementary campus and secondary campus video conferencing systems.

Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Guide - Set up and usage guide for wireless keyboard and mouse

Wireless Mobile Laptop Lab - Using this 16-unit Dell laptop cart is a snap. Here are a few reminders for getting it set up and some classroom ideas for using it with your students!

Interested in more teaching and learning related tools and resources? Or maybe some geared for students? Teacher Center - Student Center - Parent Center - Administrative Center