Changing Times on Your Blogs

We hope you are all enjoying working on your "blogs" This like anything else just requires practice..

One question being asked repeatedly is "why the date & time isn't accurate?" In some cases this means your blog won't post for a few hours because the time is off..
So be sure the time is accurate and indicates the Eastern Time Zone.
To make that change, you must be in your blog

• go to Customiza,
• go to Blog Settings,
• go to the Formatting Screen
• go to Time Zone on the list to the drop down choices
• Now be sure you have highlighted the correct time-zone selected
• Be sure you choose SAVE.

Remember, whenever you make any change at all - add a new post, add a gadget or change a setting, you must remember to use the SAVE button (typically in orange)

H1N1 Flu - Signs & Prevention Tips

H1N1/Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of other flu strains:
· Fever
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Body aches
· Headache
· Chills
· Fatigue
· Diarrhea
· Vomiting

Swine flu symptoms develop three to five days after you're exposed to the virus and continue for about eight days, starting one day before you get sick and continuing until you've recovered

Prevention - These measures may help prevent flu:
· Stay home if you're sick.
· Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
· Avoid contact.
· Reduce exposure within your household.
· Clean “shared” items often – phones, keyboard, mouse, etc
· Clean and or/replace toothbrushes

We have placed "disinfectant wipes" in all classrooms for your use - one wipe can easily be used on several keyboards & mice... Remember-if you are ill, please stay home - we can always bring you up to date on anything you missed....

For more "accurate" information - visit these websites to get the facts - not the hype!!!
www.cdc.gov

www.mayoclinic.com

INTERNET UPDATES

Just a few reminders to help you enjoy using the internet...

When you visit a website you enjoy, be sure to save it to your favorites, so you can access it again easily... How????

When the website is on the monitor:

• Go to the Menu bar, choose Favorites
• Top of the list that appears choose "add to favorites"
• Now "choose your folder" or create and name a new folder
• Now "be sure you are happy with the name" or type your own for the website
• Now click ADD and it's added to your list

Next time you're on the Internet, go to Favorites, find your folder and websites you've saved will be there without having to remember the web address - just left click on it and another connection to the Internet will open and connect you to the website....

A few other reminders....

• Use the F5 function key to REFRESH any page on your monitor
• Use the F11 function key to get a FULL SCREEN (and eliminate all the toolbars) to get them back, just tap the F11 key again...

HAPPY LABOR DAY EVERYONE...

Hard to believe it’s Labor Day already… Enjoy it – the weather is glorious…

Looking for an interesting website – we have something for everyone – enjoy puzzles, check out jigzone; great site to find just about anything is allmyfaves; want to watch what’s happening all over the world then check out camcentral; and for those wanting to relax and see some beautiful photos-check out calsgallery...Hope you’ll enjoy these websites…. If you have a favorite website – share it with us so we can share it with everyone……

www.jigzone.com

www.allmyfaves.com

www.camcentral.com

www.calsgallery.com

See you all this week... and as always - we hope you enjoy your classes and never hesitate to ask questions...