Friday, October 17, 2008

2nd publication





















 
  

      Tech Trends at ASB  -  News from the MS STC  





Introduction: (Toby)

    As new technology makes it way to the market, we will try our best to get this news to you.
    One of our students regularly updates a blog with Technology Trends that are here at ASB, or things that may affect us all as technology users. Please feel free to visit this blog here.

 



Announcements:

Software: (Toby) (Jasjit)



  • Google CHROME - This new web browser is compiled with sophisticated technology to give speed, stability and performance. Sites that use Java will run faster. Each page is treated individually so that when an error occurs only that tab would be lost.

  • Power Toys - Check out this cool program. Physics Illustrator allows you to play around with all the laws of physics and motion. You can make springs, rubber bands and loads of other things launch up and out your screen. Almost anything you can imagine! You should take a look at it. It's cool!

 
Hardware: (Toby)(Sebastian)



  • New Dell Latitude XT2 will be out in November!

    Dell Latitude XT2 which is the successor of the Latitude XT Tablet PC introduced by Dell. It is built for speed based on the latest intel technology. It would be coming out sometime november. This model actually has a CD drive by default, no media base needed!


 

Spotlight Classroom Activity (Toby, Thomas and Rishabh)


  • Gogo Frog - This Web app changes 2D text to 3D flash. No need for links, how about using Doors. Post news from other sites using RSS technology. Be creative while having fun with colors.


    • Stay tuned for a new version which should allow videos to be uploaded as well!

 

Important Reminders:(Abhiti) (Ashvinni)


Responsible Use
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This is OKAY This is NOT okay


  • Keeping your laptop in the insured laptop bag


  • Stuffing things in your laptop bag


  • Lock your computer when it is out of reach.


  • Leaving your computer logged in if you step away from it.


  • Games during lunch (pen-drive is the best)


  •  Games in class
  • E-mailing friends about homework
  • E-mailing the entire grade to share some news/ or e-mail friends during class. 





 


Questions and Answers

 

The STC will try to answer common questions you have. Try to find us in your classes, but if you cannot then please let us know. You may e-mail any questions to Mr. Reinsmoen or a STC member that you know. We will try to include questions and answers in our publications. Don't be afraid to ask!

 



Tips and Tricks: (Toby) (Jasjit)

Check out our blog mstts-asb for exciting tips and tricks on your Notebooks.



  • Unplug your notebooks when not in use so as to save electric bills! AND its good for the environment and it also saves power!


  • Tip:Remember there are many different ways around problems you face your laptop.
  • Use the internet as a valuable resource, but be careful what you use.

Example: I can't follow a hyperlink on my homework assignment because Word can't specify the server. Just copy and paste the hyperlink into your Internet browser


Shortcuts (Zeba)(Aneesh)(Toby)(Abhiti)
    There are many shortcuts on your tablet that are designed to help make your life with your computer easier. Every week we will put a few shortcuts to make your life easier.


For copying details:                 Ctrl + C
For pasting details:                 Ctrl + V


For opening files:                    Ctrl + O


For undoing:                           Ctrl +Z



For redoing                             Ctrl + Y




For selecting all:                     Ctrl + A


For selecting specific text:      Shift + left/right/up or down


New tab in web browsers:        Ctrl + t


Close tab in web browsers:      Ctrl + W


Bookmark in web browsers:     Ctrl +d


 







 


STC Member Profiles:(Zeba) (Amrita)


Saleh Raghib


    Saleh Raghib is new to ASB and is currently in the 8th grade. Saleh is new to the Student Tech Crew and has joined for 2 different reasons. He joined STC as he wants to learn more about technology and knows a lot about technology too. He knows how to use different programs such as Photoshop, and Microsoft Word, has a lot of knowledge about new software, as well as keeping in touch with his family and friends.



     Saleh has lived in many different countries. He is one of my friends and by personal experience I can tell you he is very kind, caring, gifted and understanding. He is an capable person and we are all extremely lucky to have him with us in ASB and in the MS Student Tech Crew.


 If you need help for anything you can unquestionably ask him and he will surely help you.


Amritasree Menon



    Amritasree Menon is another person who is in the Student Tech Crew this year and was last year. She is a returning student in ASB and is currently in the 8th grade. She likes the Student Tech Crew because she knows a lot about technology and would like to apply her knowledge to help others. She knows how to use different programs such as Photoshop, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and is extremely talented at using Windows

Movie Maker. Also, if there's any new technology then she would definitely be one person who knows about it.


    She has lived in a few different cities, such as Hong Kong, Kerala and now Mumbai. She is one of my really good friends and I know she is brilliant, enjoyable, amusing and polite. For all the good qualities in her, we are happy to have her at ASB and definitely in the MS Student Tech Crew.


 


Please feel free to ask her for any assistance and she will positively help you.


 





 


 

This was created by students in the Middle School Student Tech Crew at the American School of Bombay.

 


AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BOMBAY 






Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Popfly

New Post alert!

Microsoft created a product called popfly. This will enable users without programming skills to create games and other items. You can also mix up websites for fun. It is easy, fast and FREE!!!.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Prank

New Post alert!

This is a cool HARMLESS prank to play on friends: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjOsS93_y1M&sdig=1
Its easy an fast! Here is my code:
DO
lol=msgbox("")
LOOP

Have fun!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Joost

New Post alert!

Joost is similar to SurftheChannel but its different because it doesn't preview movies! So credit to Mr. Reinsmoen and have fun, here is the site: http://www.joost.com/

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Songza

New Post alert!

Songza is best described as the internet music juke box, meaning you have a 99.9% of finding a song. It sometimes has youtube videos attached and its FREE! Its super easy to sign up and get going. Its features a simple and fast to learn without need of a video or tutorial. Just search, click and you have options! So check http://www.songza.com/ the internet juke box!

Surf the channel

New Post alert!

Thats right! This awesome website gives you free songs, videos and even movies from all leading sites even google and youtube! So have fun and credits go to Rudra Puri in 8th grade and Daniel Effiong in 7th grade! Here is the link http://www.surfthechannel.com/

Personal Website

New Post alert!

Most people get a personal website at a young age, others at an older age, however both parties have a common goal, to have fun and to share their life with the world. So we are offering a few good sites if your one of these people and would like a personal website:

Freewebs
Piczo
Yahoo Geo cities

These are good sites and they are a whole load more but these are popular, if you have other sites please leave a comment or leave a message.
Enjoy!

Monday, October 6, 2008

IM

New Post alert!

As we advance in technology, there is a need for communication. Modern communication companies create services called IM services. Some of these are Gmail, Yahoo and MSN; these are popular IM services

A few messengers are:
Gtalk
Yahoo messenger
MSN live
Pidgin
AOL
Digsby

The messengers mentioned above are rated 3 - 4 star! Enjoy and another which is online is Meebo!

Safety Tip

New Post alert!

Please ensure the following when signing up for sites online or filling Information on online forms:
The site starts with "https"
The form doesn't have any "sensitive" information like email already auto field

This are useful tips for a safer time while surfing the web!

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