Category Archives: Dell

How to log into Virtual Share

Here are the directions (From Tyler Hart): 1. You need to be Ethernetted to access 2. Go to Computer 3. You should see a “Network Location” computer named “Elementary Virtual Share” (M:) 4. Double Click it, and you should see … Continue reading Continue reading

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Optional Blogs & Google Training Notes

BLOG 1.0 – The Beginning Steps: 8:00 – 8:50 AM Learn the first steps in creating your classroom blog. Learn how to login, select a theme, & insert a header, background, pages & posts. Blogging 2.0 – Tips and Tricks: 9:00 – … Continue reading Continue reading

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Distribution of the new Dell laptops has had a successful start. To build on this success and ensure a great beginning to the 14-15 school year, we are offering 30 different ITRT-facilitated training sessions this summer for elementary teachers. Teachers … Continue reading Continue reading

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HCPS Elementary Technology Conference 2014

New laptops, new year, why not come and learn new strategies and techniques for connecting content, technology and 21st Century Skills with your new Dell? This year only, full day participants will receive a stipend for attendance! Sign up is now available on ERO. Conference attendance is limited to 300 participants. (http://ero.henrico.k12.va.us and search the […] Continue reading

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Dell Migration – Back ‘Dat Mac Up!

Back, Back, Back it up!! There are a few different ways to transfer files from your Mac to the new Dell. Everyone has their preference as to which way is “the best.” In a future post, we will discuss the best ways for converting files, but for this post, rock star ITRT, Jim Covais, details 5 different […] Continue reading

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Dell Migration – What? No iPhoto?!

Another of the most frequent questions about the Dell Migration process has been “What is going to happen with my photos? Are they going to my Dell?” The answer is YES! This migration does provide you with a great opportunity to organize your photos and delete ones you don’t need anymore. I recommend putting your […] Continue reading

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Dell Info – Moving Pictures from Mac to Dell

One of the most frequent questions about the migration process has been “What is going to happen with my photos? Are they going to my Dell?” The answer is YES! This migration does provide you with a great opportunity to … Continue reading Continue reading

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I use this… Now I will use this.

I know one of the biggest worries teachers are having in our Dell Migration is “What programs and applications am I going to be using now?” Many of the applications teachers use are online, so this doesn’t affect anything. If you can get on the internet, you’re good to go! That being said, there are […] Continue reading

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Dell Migration – Transferring iTunes Music

The Dell Migration tips continue!. If you missed the last post about backing up your bookmarks, go check it out. You’ll find that it’s an easy process and not as complicated as you thought it might be. Today’s migration tip focuses on transferring your iTunes library from your Mac to your new Dell. When you […] Continue reading

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Let the Dell Migration Begin!

My man Jim Covais started these series of posts to help prepare teachers for the migration from Mac to Dells, so I have decided to jump on board and collaborate to make the process easier for us both.  Over the next few … Continue reading Continue reading

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