If you have backed up your laptop using Time Machine and are ready to install on a new laptop. This short video will help you through the process.

We all love to revisit places we have been to before and the world wide web is no different. To find our way back to some of our favorite places, we often create bookmarks. The question becomes, do you bring these bookmarks with you when you get a new device or is it like a new year, and you start fresh, with a clean slate?  If you want to bring your book marks with you, it is not very difficult.  It requires, exporting the bookmarks and then importing them when you get your new device.


Both Safari and Firefox do a nice job explaining the steps how moving your bookmarks. You can even use the directions linked below to export these bookmarks right to Chrome and then save yourself a step and not have to import them when you get your new device. For instructions from Firefox, go to here.  For instructions for Safari go this link.  


If you are a Chrome user, which means you set up a profile in Chrome. Your bookmarks sync from device to device so there is no need to export bookmarks.


Directions on how to set up a Chrome profile can be found here. And are copied below.

1. Open Chrome.
2. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the button with your name or email address.
3. Click Sign in to Chrome.
4. Sign in with your Google Account.
5. To customize your sync settings, click Settings. This lets you choose what information to share across other devices where you're signed into Chrome.
If you share your computer with others, learn how to manage multiple people in Chrome.

Note: If you’ve already created a sync passphrase to protect your data, you'll need to provide the passphrase when you sign in. If you forget your passphrase, you’ll need to reset sync.

Summer is a time to rest and relax for teachers and it can be a time to learn at your own pace and on topics of your own choosing.
To encourage you to continue to grow, here are eight resources that offer classes, conferences or ways to connect and learn over the summer. Have a great summer!

A two-day 'conference style' event offered at various times worldwide throughout the year.   Presented by Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers,  administrators, solution providers, Google engineers, and Google education team members. Provides practical use and ideas for K-12 implementation of Google Apps for Education.



Redondo Beach - June 22 & 23 - $325


Orange County Summit  - http://ca.gafesummit.com/oc       August 1 & 2 - $325

Palo Alto - July 11 & 12 / July 18 & 19  - $250

Other dates and places worldwide available - Check the website linked here.

(Instructional Technology Outreach- part of LA County Office of Education)


Offers a wide range of topics and targeted skills. Some class are only a half-day and cost as little as $45. Open to all teachers from both public and private schools. Use ‘Corporate Non-Profit’ designation when registering. https://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops/

Use the Social Media app of your choice, to learn from other like-minded teachers and build your Professional Learning Network. There are scores of other teachers out there sharing their lessons, projects and ideas.  
In the Blogosphere, I would recommend Alice Keeler, Vicki Davis, Edutopia, FreeTech4Teachers, and Edudemic. I learn from these great Bloggers every week!
New to Tweeter? Here is a guide for teachers to get you started.

What about Pinning? Here is a blog post to get you started.