Microsoft Windows XP 201: Digital experiences in the classroom
Updated: February 22, 2007
Productivity tutorial
Students today are exposed to a barrage of media throughout the day. This can make it difficult to capture their attention in the classroom. Using digital media tools can add rich photographic, audio, and video resources to your curriculum. Download this five-chapter tutorial to learn how you and your students can use Windows XP to produce and organize your own digital content for use in and out of the classroom. You will also learn how digital media can be used to support the individual learning styles and needs of your students.
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Tutorial information
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Instructional level | | • | Intermediate user | | • | Advanced user |
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Curriculum areas | | • | Teacher productivity | | • | Classroom management | | • | Technology |
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Software required | | • | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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Objectives
| • | Simplify photo storage and organization when storing photos on your computer. |
| • | Save money by printing your own high-quality photos. |
| • | Create customized, economical resource CDs for class projects. |
| • | Create and edit your own documentaries, movies, and more. |
| • | Collaborate with colleagues anywhere, using advanced voice and video communication tools. |
Tutorial outline
| • | Increasing efficiency by using digital photos
Learn how to view, organize, share, print, and order photos. |
| • | Using music and audio to enhance class projects
Learn how to use Windows Media Player, customize your music, and create and burn CDs. |
| • | Using video to build dynamic presentations
Learn how to use Windows Movie Maker to create, edit, share, and play your movies. |
| • | Collaborating with others with real-time communication
Learn how to use Windows Messenger to communicate with others in real time, after school hours, and whenever you need an efficient way to converse. |
| • | Additional resources
Additional information about Windows XP is available from several sources. Get answers to questions, product support online, news about product updates, and more. |
Web links to tutorial and other resources
Windows XP 201: Digital Experiences in the Classroom (1.34 MB Microsoft Word file)
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