Helpful Downloads

Are you getting the most out of your computer? These free, helpful downloads will improve the online experience of the entire family.

Downloads for Windows/PC and Macintosh/Apple Computers

Keyboarding Skills
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/levels/level1.shtml

Internet Explorer

Download Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b. You'll be cautioned before you click on unsafe websites, which will help keep your PC or laptop virus-free and safer than ever. 

Firefox Browser

Highly customizable, the Firefox browser is part of the open-source Mozilla project, a collaboration of software geniuses the world over. http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Safari Browser

Made by Apple and loved by Mac users, Safari is also available for Windows. http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader

Acrobat “Portable Document Format” Reader allows you to read and print a wealth of information from the Web. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Adobe Acrobat Flash Media Player

Flash is a popular format that enables users to view YouTube videos, online animations and play online educational games. http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&promoid=BIOW

Apple Quicktime Player

Useful for streaming video, Apple makes their acclaimed media player available to both Mac and Windows users. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/player/

iTunes

The iTunes software allows you to play and organize your media library including music, movies and audiobooks. You can then sync your selections to an iPod or play through your computer. Add any of over 500 application available the through the iStore.   http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Downloads for Windows/PC

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

If you’re experiencing strange popups, slowdowns, or data loss, you may have had files downloaded and installed on your PC without your knowledge or permission. This Microsoft software will automatically scan your PC and keep you up and running safely and securely. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player allows you to access audio, video and pictures encoded with the extension .WMV. Digital media players such as Zune access music and create playlists through this player. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=4

Downloads for Macintosh / Apple Computers

Flip4Mac (Windows Media Player)

Microsoft no longer updates the free Windows Media Player for Mac users. Instead, the FlipMac, a free utility plug-in automatically opens .WMV encoded files in Quick­Time Player. http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm

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Links for Teachers
State Education Department (NYSED) Learning Standards

http://accelerateu.org/standards/index.cfm?page=Explore

Powerschool Web site
https://powerschool.edrvc.org/teachers/pw.html