New Content Alert: Keynote '09 - What's New? (Mac)

Amaze your audience with quality presentations that are easier than ever to create with the new features in Keynote^® '09.

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Free Laptop Initiatives eBook

Educators around the world are working hard to bring their classrooms into the 21st century. Technology implementation and integration are among the greatest challenges facing today’s schools.

To assist you in addressing these challenges, Atomic Learning has created an ebook discussing classroom laptop computer initiatives, and we’re sharing it at no cost. This valuable resource presents the key points to consider when developing a laptop computer implementation initiative. Download it here

At Atomic Learning, we believe in partnering with schools to enhance the educational experience through the practical application of technology. Let Atomic Learning help you bring technology to your classrooms effortlessly.

New Content Alert: NeoOffice 3 Impress - Intro (Mac)

NeoOffice^® is a full-featured set of office applications (including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs) for Mac OS X. Here's an introduction to using the presentation application of the suite, Impress.

View two sample tutorials

US DoE Challenges Students with Video Contest

In two minutes or less, America's students have an opportunity to show the nation and the world how far education can take them and how they will achieve their dreams.

On September 8, President Barack Obama called on the nation's students to take greater responsibility for their education. Now, the U.S. Department of Education is asking students to respond by participating in a national video contest titled “I Am What I Learn.” (read more)

Atomic Learning offers several tools that could be instrumental in creating a video for this challenge, or for any reason at all.

Storyboard Pro is a FREE shareware program designed to give teachers, students, and home movie makers a tool to plan ahead when creating video projects. It allows moviemakers to plan shots, enter titles and descriptions, enter tips for the videographer or photographer, and much more. StoryBoard Pro is the work of Apple Distinguished Educator Bill Bierden.

Watch the tutorials and download Storyboard Pro here


Our Video Storytelling Guide is a comprehensive primer for learning the language of video.

Learn more and read the free preview

Top Ten Tips for Teaching with New Media, from Edutopia

Here's a great resource that goes beyond a simple list to break down suggestions by age group and offer solid suggestions for modern teachers.

Download Top Ten Tips (simple registration required)

New Content Alert: Illustrator CS4 - Advanced (PC)

As stated by Adobe®: "Adobe® Illustrator® CS4 software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design." Take your knowledge of Illustrator CS4 to the next level with this advanced series.

Watch two free tutorials from this new series

New Content Alert: Atomic Learning Website Tutorials

Atomic Learning has changed dramatically for the better, with many new features and enhanced playback. We're working very hard to get everyone trained and migrated.

For those of you who have migrated but need a refresher, and for those who are just curious learners, we've created a tutorial collection on our new site. We added 11 new videos this week.

View them all here.

New Project Alert: Web Resources Workshop - Search, Evaluate & Use

This project is part of our 21st Century Skills package. Watch the first video

The tutorials in this workshop series will guide the user through four important questions that teachers and students will face when using Web-based resources for classroom projects:

• How do I search the Web effectively?
• How do I evaluate Web sites for authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and coverage?
• What do I need to know about plagiarism & copyright?
• How do I properly cite sources?

A complete “Works Cited” listing of all resources used in the tutorials can be found in the downloadable resource packet that accompanies this workshop series.

Watch the first video