Finding Help When You Need It

Since the Microsoft Office Suite is the primary productivity tool that is available to us on the PESD network, there are frequently questions about how to use the software. I confess, when someone calls me for help, I frequestly use the Microsoft "help" tab. It takes me directly to the Microsoft web site. I type in my question and most of the time I get the help I need. This is a good concept to teach to students so that they can be self-sufficient.

If you are a novice user and would like to work on some on-line tutorials, you can go to the "In & Out of the Classroom" on the Microsoft site to find help specifically designed to assist teachers.

Another resource that I frequently use is "templates." On the Microsoft web site, templates are sorted into categories for easy searching. You will find document templates that are appropriate for home use as well.

The Instructional Technology area of the Phoenix Elementary District web site also provides a number of helpful resources that are specific to PESD.

Links to these resources can be found in the links area on the right.