IIT Tips

Shortcuts- using a combination of keys on a keyboard to do something.

Examples)

Command + Shift + 4= Screenshot

Command S= Save (Microsoft Word)

Command B= Bold

Command C= Copy

Command X= Cut

Command V= Paste

Command P= Print

Command O= Open

Command A= Select All

Command Z= Undo

Command 2= Double Space

HOW TO DROP ASSIGNMENTS TO THE TEACHER DROP SERVER
Dropping items to a drop box is an easy way to get assignments to teachers over a computer.

Step 1. Sign into your server and the campus that you are at server (South or Central)
Step 2. On your desktop there should now be two folders, yours and the campus drop server. Your server will be the one with your last name and first name. Click on both of them and open them.
Step 3. Go in YOUR server and find the assignment you wish to drop.
Step 4. In the drop server, find the teacher that your are going to drop your assignment to and click on their folder.
Step 5. In their folder there should be another file that says DROP BOX and the class. Click on it so it opens and there is a large file on the side bar
Step 6. Click and drag your assignment to the folder. A message will appear stating that you cannot view what is in the folder but the assignment has been dropped!

TIPS

IMAGE EDITING: click HERE to learn more about image editing

1. Click the GET STARTED button to start editing a photo on BeFunky.com
2.  Select the EDIT button to start editing on pic monkey.com
3.  Open Microsoft Word and copy and paste a photo into the document. Use the toolbar to edit the photo.
4.  iPhoto can only be accessed on an Apple computer, so don't rely on it!

FORMATTING DOCUMENTS: click HERE to learn more about formatting documents

1. Talk respectfully
2. Dont ramble on
3. Make sure you click DOUBLE SPACE before starting the report
4. Make sure sources are creditable

iMOVIE: click HERE to learn more about iMovie

1. If you don't like some sound or music in a clip you can mute it or put music over it. 
2. You can slow down or speed up how a clip progresses on.
3. You can add sound effects to a clip.
4. You can put effects on a clip such as changing the color

GARAGEBAND: click HERE to learn more about garageband

1. You can add pictures to your podcast by clicking them and dragging them into where it says "Drag Artwork Here" 
2.  You can add sound effects or music to your podcast by clicking the loop in the lower right hand corner. 
3. Drag jingles to the space that says "Jingles" 

EXCEL/SHEETS: click HERE to learn more about excel/sheets

1. In Microsoft Excel you can merge cells together by selecting them and clicking merge cells.
2. Pressing Landscape will change how the layout of your sheets will appear. 
3. Pressing the Percent option or the $ option wil allow you to put in dollar amounts or percentages.

POWERPOINT/SLIDES: click HERE to learn more about powerpoint/slides

1. Dont use transitions that are too flashy so you dont lose the audienece' attention.
2. Press the + in slides and select new slide to get a new slide.
3. Change the font size and type to make the powerpoint readable.