In this online training series, we'll teach you how to get the most out of Firefox. From basic lessons on using tabs and hyperlinks to advanced options including customizing the look and feel of the browser, changing privacy and security settings, even creating your own custom toolbars.

In this online training series, you will learn about the tools to help you create and share PDF documents. We will look at the PDF interface, tool bars, and task panes. You'll learn how to convert documents to PDF and work with the Adobe ribbon in Office. Ever wondered how to add and track comments using the Comments pane? This is your series! Finally, you'll learn to create forms, track form data and use FormsCentral.

Check out this quick overview video on how to utilize your earned Certificates of Completion. Remember, you can use these certificates to:

• Track Professional Development Hours
• Build a Skills Portfolio
• Create an Evidence of Learning Repository
• Earn Recognition Among Peers

Have you seen our new look? Check out this overview video to get the inside scoop on our clean, fresh updated user interface.

We found this infographic from Dot Com Infoway (DCI), illustrating the best features of Windows 8. The infographic provides a clear overview of facts, figures and features that will help users get familiar with the new OS.

Ready to dive in and learn more about Windows 8? Check out our training series here.

This new Atomic Learning training series introduces you to the great new features of iOS 6 on the iPad, including Siri, your virtual personal assistant and Apple’s all new Maps app. You’ll also learn about the new features in Mail and Safari including offline reading lists and syncing with iCloud.

This online training series assists students in navigating through the Sakai interface. Learn how to set up your personal workspace and how to adjust your profile. You'll see Assignment Tool interface options, and how to use tools such as the Chat Room and Dropbox, start learning now!

This online training series delves into several of the new features in the Windows 8 environment to make the transition that much easier. You'll be guided through the new start screen, tiles and the Windows 8 apps, navigation and hot corners, and much more. Learn how to organize and get access to the information that you care about most with this new environment!

Watch the Windows 8 training overview video

Learn how you can create a UFO piloted by an alien using Action Script in the new Flash CS6 training series coming soon from Atomic Learning!

Check out this video showing a sample completed flash project:

Atomic Learning's new SMART Board^® Notebook^® training series will guide you through the many new features that are a part of version 11. Learn about the enhanced toolbar; the Crayon, Magic and Creative Pen tools; and how you can easily reset your page to the last saved state. You'll also learn how to define activity objects within the Activity Builder and learn about the the new text and table features.

Take a look!

Need to extend the reach of your training and support staff?

With a variety of challenges such as budget cuts, over-burdened training teams and multiple buildings to provide training to, many districts seek a solution that extends the reach of their limited resources.

Learn how the Francis Howell (MO) and Renton (WA) school districts utilize the custom training feature within Atomic Learning to improve the reach of their training and support resources in this case study.

A recent post on edudemic.com gives the benefits of using video in the classroom as shown in the graphic below, and 11 reasons teachers should make their own videos, check it out.

We found this article on educatorstechnology.com, and immediately thought of our educator friends! If you're working with students and iPads, check it out to help you integrate iPads into your classroom.

Atomic Learning is here to help you along the way, from iPad training tutorials to projects and workshops, we've got your iPad resources covered. Or, if your district is embarking on a mobile initiative, check out Atomic Learning's Atomic Mobilize solution to learn from educators and school leaders who have been there, done that.

Atomic Learning’s Atomic Catalyst solution has recently added a new professional development course featuring techniques for using mobile technology in special education entitled “iPod/iPad Use for Students with Special Needs”.

Using the iPod and iPad™ in special education is a growing trend. But how do you get started, what is the potential, and what strengths do students need in order to be successful users of this technology? This course will answer those questions and participants will walk away with an implementation plan for a student or classroom to ensure successful use of this technology.

Edudemic.com recently posted an infographic which shows great promise for our young students regarding technology. For example,

Today 70% of children between the ages of 2-5 can operate a computer mouse, but only 11% of them can tie their own shoes. At the start of the 21st century only half of all school classrooms had Internet access, compared to 98% today.

Check out this incredibly long but extremely useful infographic from Learn Stuff to ‘learn’ even more!

Rachelle Wooten, Instructional Technology Specialist at Fort Bend ISD shares how she feels having an Atomic Learning subscription has changed the use of technology in her district.

In the new Atomic Mobilize training series, teachers will learn strategies for differentiating instruction through the use of mobile devices - powerful tools to help meet the unique needs of all learners.

Not an Atomic Mobilize subscriber? No problem! Find out more and request information here.

Atomic Learning has expanded its training collection to include the following new training series. Log in and learn today!

Clicker 6 Training (PC)

In this online training series, you’ll begin by learning the basic features of Clicker™ 6, Crick Software’s literacy tool to support the reading and writing skills of every student. You will then gain the knowledge needed to manage those features by modifying the user preferences.  You will also learn how to create personalized, curriculum-specific activities in seconds. 

Flash CS6 – Intro Training (Mac)

As recently posted on the techlearning.com website, Funds For Learning has released results from its national 2012 Survey of E-rate Applicants. The results indicate a continued reliance on E-rate funding. Approximately 90 percent of respondents indicate that E-rate funding is critical to their success, but only 30 percent believe the program is adequately funded.

We found this infographic on the K12 Education Technology website and thought we'd share. According to this data highlighted by Australian-based online course company Open Colleges, mobile technology is definitely finding its place in education. About 81% of teachers believe tablets enrich classroom learning, and one in five students have used a mobile app to keep coursework organized. Does your district have a mobile initiative in the works? Whether you're just starting to think about--or you've fully embraced the mobile revolution--we invite you to learn more about Atomic Mobilize by requesting more information.

Everything you thought you knew about the Windows environment has changed with Windows 8, Atomic Learning's new training series will help you adapt.

In this online training series, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Office 365 to collaborate, create and store information. Using your favorite web browser, you can access your information anytime and anywhere! Check out this video to learn more about the new series coming soon to Atomic Learning.

Atomic Learning has expanded its training collection to include new training series on Desire2Learn 10 for Instructors and Students as well as several collections of CS6 training.

Log in and check it out today:

Desire2Learn 10 – Instructor Training

Desire2Learn 10 – Student Training

Fireworks CS6 –What’s New? Training (Mac)

Fireworks CS6 – Intro Training (PC)

Fireworks CS6 –What’s New? Training (PC)

InDesign CS6 – Intro Training (Mac)

InDesign CS6 – Intro Training (PC)

With more and more schools using iPads®, many teachers are left wondering how to adapt their instruction to take full advantage of these new devices. In this new Atomic Mobilize online training workshop, you will follow Brad Flickinger, a Colorado Tech Teacher, as he uses iPads to assess his students' learning.

This workshop is based on the principles of Bloom's Digital Taxonomy and is relevant and adaptable for teachers of all age levels and subjects. He even explains how other tablets can be used instead of iPads.

Flickinger believes that for the highest levels of learning to occur, the assessments must be authentic - something that if used correctly, the iPad can accomplish.

Using a show-and-tell method, Atomic Learning's Atomic Integrate solution allows teachers to see first-hand how to teach 21st century skills. From professional development to classroom integration, Atomic Integrate provides a variety of just-in-time resources to empower educators with tools and training to ensure student success. CEU and graduate credit options are also available.

The Teacher Assessment lets districts gauge technology skill levels and helps teachers develop personalized learning paths to incorporate 21st century skills into the classroom. Customers have found this to be a great asset to the Atomic Integrate solution.

Atomic Learning provides special education teachers and paraprofessionals anytime, anywhere answers to questions about the assistive technology tools and devices students are using. Training tutorials also provide a tool to help keep general education teachers informed on the devices students need to be successful in the general ed setting.

Atomic Learning’s Assistive Technology Professional Development Solution provides over 5,000 online video tutorials on common assistive technology software and hardware. Just-in-time training on accessibility features build into Microsoft® Office, Apple® iPad™, Windows® and Mac operating systems is also included.

Sakai is a Course Management System (CMS) that allows you to set up classes and add content through many tools. This online training series walks you through the steps of creating a new class site and adding students to the class. 

You'll learn how to add many course tools and some of the options you have to customize these tools. This series also describes the many options you have when using the Rich Text Editor.

Dreamweaver® is one of the most popular Web design applications in the world, and with good reason.  Whether you’re just interested in learning the basics of starting a simple page, setting up a full site design, or creating a mobile app, this series will get you started.

In this online training series, learn how to get started with tested techniques like using the Properties panel to control basic features of your page and how to use CSS starter pages, as well as new features using jQuery Mobile and the Fluid Grid Layout to create adaptive layouts that adjust to all of the many ways current users can access your site.  

Whether you’re new to Dreamweaver or are just curious about some of the most popular new features, there’s something here for you.  Enjoy!

Dreamweaver CS6 – Intro (Mac)

Complete with a custom training tool that allows for uploading and sharing of training specific to a district or school, as well as a comprehensive reporting system that tracks individual activity, Atomic Learning expands training opportunities and simplifies the delivery of professional development.

Atomic Learning’s PD resources can be used as basis for PD sessions and collaborative project work by PLC’s which give PD Directors flexibility and provide variety to participants. Sheri, a District Instructional Technology Specialist at Spring Branch ISD says:

Teachers do not have time to drive across town after school or on Saturdays to sit in a face-to-face skills training class that is totally disconnected to what they are teaching in class. By using Atomic Learning, teachers can access the support and/or training in the context of what they are about to do with their students. Atomic Learning is there when and where the teacher needs it.”