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Upcoming Snipping Tool Change from Andrew at SCLS

1/25/2019

I would like to mention a few things before getting to Andrew's post:

This tool update only affects Windows 10 computers, and only after a large Feature Update (1809) that has not yet made it to most of our Windows 10 computers. We still have plenty of Windows 7 computers in our NFLS libraries and they will never get this updated version.
For those of you who are not familiar with what a snipping tool does, it allows you to copy part, or all, of what is showing on your monitor. (This is so much better and more versatile than the Print Screen key on your keyboard that limits you to only copying the entire contents of the monitor.) You can then paste that image into an email, word document, PowerPoint slide, etc. This is how the picture below was captured and pasted into Andrew's web post.
The Snipping Tool comes pre-installed on any Windows computer but there are many other similar tools out there. I personally use Jing, which is also free.

Andrew...

Microsoft is changing the name and functionality of the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 in an upcoming update. I use the Snipping Tool regularly to include screenshots in documentation. After the 1809 Feature Update was installed on my laptop, I noticed a warning the first time I opened the Snipping Tool. The warning basically states that the tool is moving, it will have improved features, and it will be called "Snip & Sketch."

Microsoft hasn't announced when the new version will be forced or what update will make the change permanent. After you get the 1809 Feature Update, you can still use the tool in its basic form. You can also click "Try Snip & Sketch" to start using the new features.

Here is the rest of Andrew's post...

Written by John Kronenburg, NFLS Information Technology and Technical Support

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Google Doodle Contest!

1/17/2019

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Here is something for your younger patrons:

Doodle for Google contest has launched
Calling all K-12 artists! The Doodle for Google contest kicked off January 8th and will close on March 18th. This year's theme is "When I grow up, I hope..." Visit doodle4google.com for lesson plans and details on how to enter.

Make sure to scroll down on the website for a cool introduction to the contest!

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Get Smart About News through the News Literacy Project

1/11/2019

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I recently read a piece about the News Literacy website in my WiLS Community Chronicle e-newsletter:

The News Literacy Project is a national education nonprofit offering nonpartisan, independent programs that teach students how to know what to believe in the digital age. Check out their website for more information, their professional development opportunities, the Civics Connection blog, and to subscribe to The Sift, their newsletter in which staff “sort through recent rumors, hoaxes and other misinformation to bring you the best teachable moments in news literacy.”

I then explored the website, finding it to be an interesting mixture of educational snippets and opportunities for educators to take classes in preparation for guiding/teaching others. It is definitely worth checking out, especially since it has such a wonderfully constructive goal of helping all of us to better navigate the often manipulated news and views found through any form of media.

Written by John Kronenburg, NFLS Information Technology and Technical Support

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Upcoming Snipping Tool Change from Andrew at SCLS

Google Doodle Contest!

Get Smart About News through the News Literacy Project

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