Links and Information for "Tech Today"on JaxRadio 9/11/2012

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Host Rusty Reed and guest Steve Mallard, IT Manager at TTC Shelbyville discussed new and upcoming technology along with opportunities for listeners.  Here's the links.

Microsoft's Digital Literacy Home -

Main Page

"The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum has three levels.

  • The Basic curriculum features a course called A First Course Toward Digital Literacy. This course teaches the value of computers in society and introduces you to using a mouse and the keyboard.

  • The Standard curriculum features five courses that cover computer basics; using the internet and productivity programs; security and privacy; and digital lifestyles. These five courses are available in three versions that use examples and screenshots from different versions of Windows and Microsoft Office. Please read the details below.

  • The Advanced curriculum features four courses that cover creating an e-mail account, creating a great resume, searching for content on the World Wide Web and social networking.

The Standard curriculum is available in three versions.

Version 3 uses examples and simulations from Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.

Version 2 uses examples and simulations from Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007.

Version 1 uses examples and simulations from Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003."

Lockheed Martin's Innovate the Future Challenge - Main Link    $50,000 in prize money for your ideas
 

Apple iPhone (Version 5 coming Wednesday)

Microsoft's Skydrive

Apple vs. Samsung

Google vs. Apple