The Instructional Technology Journal of Greenwood School District 50 http://www2.gwd50.org Volume 03, Number 9 December 15, 2007
VIP: Keeping Viruses Off Your Laptop Over Winter Break 12/15/07 Some of the information in this issue is a repeat of past information, but please do take heed because summer break was a few months ago, and it is easy to forget. First, if you are not taking your laptop home for the break, please do not leave it out in your classroom; put it somewhere safely out of sight. A laptop left out on a desk can be quite a temptation. Next, normally your laptop automatically gets virus definition updates from your school's server. Your laptop will not be connected to our network during winter break, so you must keep your antivirus program up-to-date via the "LiveUpdate" function. Directions for protecting your laptop: 1. Be sure you are connected to the Internet and have changed the proxy setting in Internet Explorer. 2. Click Start/Programs. Choose "Symantec Client Security," then "Symantec Antivirus." 3. Click the "LiveUpdate" button. 4. In the “LiveUpdate” window, click the "Next" button to find and download updates. You may need to click “Next” several times and the updates may take a few minutes, especially if you are on a slow Internet connection. 5. When the updates are completed, there will be a "Finish" button that you should click. This will return you to the "Symantec Antivirus" window. Close this window. 6. Complete this process once a week during break. ÿTo double-check, you can re-open the "Symantec Antivirus" window and check the date for your “Virus Definitions.” Site Survey: Websites that Educate, Enlighten, Entertain, and Engage SCIVee http://www.scivee.tv/ Taking its design from the popular YouTube, SCIVee is a video site that makes science more accessible. The site allows scientists to broadcast themselves toiling in the laboratory or delivering lectures while helping students and the general public understand the scientific process.	From EduHound: Almanacs The Quotable Franklin December marks the 275th anniversary of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. Explore Franklin's quotes here! The Old Farmer's Almanac Publishes tide tables, sunrise tables, planting charts, recipes, and weather forecasts. See their kids site at www.almanac4kids.com The World Almanac for Kids Online Offers games, quizzes, contests, and reference facts on topics like space, presidents, the environment, and animals. Fact Monster - Almanac Find facts on thousands of subjects including sports, entertainment, technology, business, education, and health. Infoplease - Daily Almanac Features birthdays, This Day in History, news, word quizzes, weather facts, crosswords, and more. Baseball Almanac Features in-depth baseball facts, original baseball research, and baseball statistics not found anywhere on the Internet. ÿWhen you return in January, an almanac study would be an interesting way to start the new year!
	The Laptop-and-Projector Project Website Tech Project: http://www2.gwd50.org/TechPlans/TechPlan2006.htm Instr. Resources: http://www2.gwd50.org/TechPlans/StaffDevResources.htm Previous TWTW Issues: http://www2.gwd50.org/techplans/TWTW-Index.htm Instructional Technology Specialist: http://www2.gwd50.org/hughesc/Hughes1.html
	Merry Christmas! Have a safe winter break & enjoy your time with family and friends. Cindy Hughes