SchoolCounselor.com eNewsletter #130
March
5, 2012
Welcome to SchoolCounselor.com,
an electronic newsletter designed to advance counselors' level of
technological literacy, application, and integration. You will find
practical solutions and answers to technology related problems,
especially as they apply to your job as counselor. If you would like
to share a tip or trick, or if you would like to ask a question,
e-mail Russ Sabella at
news@schoolcounselor.com
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Cyberbullying Prevention and Response: Expert Perspectives
Table of Contents
1. A “Living Internet”: Some Context for the Cyberbullying
Discussion, Anne Collier
2. Cyberbullying: An Update and Synthesis of the Research, Justin W.
Patchin and Sameer Hinduja
3. Cyberbullying and the Law, Nancy Willard
4. Youth Views on Cyberbullying, Patricia Agatston, Robin Kowalski,
and Susan Limber
5. Cyberbullying: How School Counselors
Can Help, Russell Sabella
6. Empowering Bystanders, Stan Davis and Charisse Nixon
7. You Mean We Gotta Teach That, Too? Mike Donlin
8. A “Toolbox” of Cyberbullying Prevention Initiatives and
Activities, Jenny Walker
9. Responding to Cyberbullying: Advice for Educators and Parents,
Elizabeth K. Englander
10. School Law Enforcement and Cyberbullying, Sameer Hinduja and
Justin W. Patchin
Appendix A: Select Cyberbullying Curricula, Lesson Plans, and
Materials
Appendix B: List of States with Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws
http://astore.amazon.com/schoolcounselorc/detail/0415892376
Must See Videos
Postings
from Russ Sabella ...
– Keeping Kids
Out
of High Tech Trouble.
This blog supports Dr. Russell Sabella's work on educating
children, parents, educators and other stake holders about
the responsible use of technology. Included in these pages
you will find helpful resources, lesson plans, links, and
more. Russ's most recent book and workshops are primary
resources for meeting this mission.
http://guardingkids.blogspot.com/
– SchoolCounselor.com eNewsletter.
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technological literacy, application, and integration. You
will find practical solutions and answers to technology
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counselor.
http://counselingtechnology.blogspot.com/
– Must See Videos.
When I see a video that would be useful, inspiring,
enlightening among counselors, I post it here.
http://counselingvideos.blogspot.com/
– Twitter.
Postings about all thinks counseling, life, humor, and more.
http://twitter.com/rsabella
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TIPS AND TRICKS
2. Type the data into the first cell
3. Press CTRL+Enter
4. Done!
See the animation on the
website
to understand how this works
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Three Shortcuts for Switching
Between Open Windows
I am a big fan of the ALT-TAB switcher, this one was new to me:
Windows key + Tab – (Flip 3D) This was introduced in Windows Vista
and continued in Windows 7. It cycles through a 3D stack of open
windows plus the desktop. Requires an Aero theme and supporting
graphics. Hold down the Windows key and tap Tab until the desired
window is displayed. Then release the Windows key.
Source:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/three-shortcuts-switching-between-open-windows.htm?
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Comcast: Do you know someone who
might qualify for $9.95 a month Internet service and a low-cost
computer?
http://www.internetessentials.com/how/
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Q: I'm typing a sentence into a cell
and need to insert a hard return to start a new line in same cell.
But when whenever I press the Enter key, my cursor moves to next
cell. How do I start a new line within the same cell?
A: You have to press the ALT ENTER key while in the cell.
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Google - Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print is a new technology that connects your
printers to the web. Using Google Cloud Print, you can make your
home and work printers available to you and anyone you choose, from
the applications you use every day. Google Cloud Print works on your
phone, tablet, Chromebook, PC, and any other web-connected device
you want to print from.
http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/
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Ninite - Install or Update Multiple
Apps at Once
Just pick your apps and click Get Installer. Ninite does the
rest — fully automatic. Especially helpful for loading up a new
computer.
http://ninite.com/
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Microsoft Outlook 2007 Keyboard
Shortcuts
This might also work in 2010, not sure .. When you are in a
message, tap on the Spacebar to scroll down screen by screen. When
you are at the end of the message, press Spacebar again to go to the
next message. To simply go to the next message, tap on the Right
Arrow key.
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CopyPasteCharacter
A web and iPhone application for copying the ‘hidden’
characters that comes with the computer’s typefaces, to be pasted
into emails, tweets, text documents, forums and whatever else you
might need to spice up your document. Just click on the character
you want and it is automatically copied into member. Go to your
application (e.g., Word, email, etc.) and paste.
http://copypastecharacter.com/
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Quick and Easy Way to Delete
Internet Browser Caches, Cookies, or History
If you have ever been faced with wanting to delete your
browser cache, cookies, or history, you know that the path to the
browser dialog where this can be done involves a number of steps.
However, there is a simple keyboard combination that will get you
there faster. (Hold down all three keys.) It is
Ctrl+Shift+Del
This shortcut works for Internet Explorer 8 and 9, Google Chrome,
and Firefox 3.6 and up. The graphics below show the dialog that
opens in each of the three types of browser when the shortcut is
used.
Source: Gizmo’s Freeware
http://bit.ly/rHsIoX
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From Chandoo.org: 220 Excel Tips,
Tutorials, Templates & Resources for You
These 220 tips are broken down in to following areas:
Formulas [52 tips]
Formatting & Conditional Formatting [36 tips]
Charting [60 tips & templates]
Tables & Pivot Tables [15 tips]
Using Excel [47 tips]
Free Downloads [5 downloads]
Recommended Resources [5 resources]
http://chandoo.org/wp/2011/01/20/220-ms-excel-tips-resources/
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Structuring Your Data for EZANALYZE
- All Excel Versions
Video tutorial by Dr. Tim Poynton that describes how to set
up your spreadsheet when analyzing a survey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvk3VCg5ZyA
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WORTHY WEBSITES AND SOFTWARE
Quick Screen Share
Source:
The Scout Report, Volume 17, Number 50, December 16, 2011
Quick Screen Share is pretty much the easiest way to share a screen,
and it doesn't require registration or installation. The program
allows visitors to also remotely control the mouse and keyboard, and
it is a great way to share information on a range of projects. This
version is compatible with all operating systems, including Linux.
http://quickscreenshare.com/
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Out on a Limb - A Guide to Getting
Along
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/conflict/
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BeSeen - a Free Mobile App about
Social Networking for Educators and Families
BeSeen is provided by Carnegie Mellon University and Web Wise
Kids to teach youth how to be responsible in social networks by
securing their private and personal information, protecting their
online reputation and defending their peers. This online safety
mobile application is a single-player game that simulates a social
networking website. The player creates a profile and starts earning
“friend” characters and interacting with them. They learn about
others through their posts and help them through challenges in order
to win awards and make new friends.
In BeSeen, the ultimate quest is to make friends. At first, that is
a matter of getting involved in school activities, but as more
friends join a social circle, they bring their problems with them.
To keep friends and make more, it’s important not only to be
involved but to be a good friend. Who is up for the challenge?
http://www.playbeseen.com/
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Workrave is a program that
assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks
and restricts you to your daily limit. Please refer to the feature
comparison for a complete list of features, and how the program
performs with respect to other programs on the market. The program
runs on GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows.
http://www.workrave.org/
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PowerPoint Games
These games were created in PowerPoint. Download the
templates and modify the games to fit your curriculum needs.
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/ppt-games/
Positively Positive VIDEOS
http://www.positivelypositive.com/
Thank you to reader
Robert J.
Chapman, Ph.D.
for both of these.
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Tools & Technology Search
Use machines, equipment, tools, or software to find high
demand occupations. Learn about the tools, technology, and related
skills needed to successfully perform in today's world of work.
http://www.onetonline.org/search/t2/
Thanks to
Bob Tyra
for this gem.
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Cacoo
I usually create all of my diagrams and flowcharts in
PowerPoint although this might be more effective (and more fun).
With Cacao, you can create diagrams online Real time collaboration!
http://cacoo.com/
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2012 Calendar in Excel from Chandoo
Here is a new year gift to all our readers – free 2012 Excel
Calendar Template.
This calender has a one page full calendar with notes, in 4
different color schemes; 1 Mini calendar; and Monthly calendar
(prints to 12 pages). Works for any year, just change year in Full
tab.
http://chandoo.org/wp/2011/12/27/download-free-2012-calendar/
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Free Studio
With this free software you can convert video and audio files
between different formats and to iPod, PSP, iPhone, BlackBerry and
all popular mobile phones and devices; burn and rip DVDs and audio
CDs; upload and download YouTube videos and music to your computer,
iPod, PSP, iPhone and BlackBerry; perform basic editing of audio and
video files as well as record videos and make snapshots.
http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/free-dvd-video-software.htm
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All My Faves
“With AllMyFaves, users can smoothly cruise on the vast
Internet highway without wasting valuable time or having to sieve
through irrelevant search results.”
http://www.allmyfaves.com/
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JUST FOR FUN
TiltShift Generator
Add professional tilt shift effects to photos
http://labs.artandmobile.com/tiltshift/
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Reddit is a source for what's
new and popular on the web.
http://www.reddit.com/
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streamWriter is a free
application for windows that records music broadcasted by
internet-radio stations.
http://streamwriter.org/en/
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The Bureau of Communication -
Fill-in-the-blank Correspondence
http://www.bureauofcommunication.com/
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GuardingKids.com: A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble
Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D.
From podcasts to porn, cyberbullying to cell phones, Dr. Russell Sabella helps readers understand the risks that emerge when high-tech tools, uninformed parents, and exuberant youth collide. Because kids are growing up with modern technologies, many are more expert than their parents. As a result, a parent's ability to make effective decisions for how technology is used may be compromised.
GuardingKids.com empowers parents, educators, and other care takers to better understand the electronic terrain. Readers will be better able to help children safely and securely navigate a minefield of inappropriate and risky situations.
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