Atomic Learning is a subscription-based service, providing access to thousands of short tutorial movies and to a variety of educational resources. Both individual subscriptions and volume purchasing options are available.

• Access for a full calendar year to the Collection of tutorials you subscribe to
• Access to all additional tutorials added to that specific Collection throughout the year
• Just-in-time software training
• Valuable educational resources
• Online Newsletter and Tips

A: You will need a Web browser and either the Flash or QuickTime plugin to view the tutorial movies.

PC:

• Operating System: Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista
• Browser: Internet Explorer 7 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/worldwide-sites.aspx) or higher, or Firefox 3 (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox) or higher
• Player: QuickTime Player 6.5.2 (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime652forwindows.html), or Flash Player 9.1 (http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_getflashplayer) or higher
• Bandwidth: Minimum 128 kbps, Recommended 512 kbps
• Adobe Reader 6.0 (http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_get_reader) or higher
• Java 1.5(http://www.java.com) or higher

Mac:

• Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher
• Browser: Safari 3 (http://www.apple.com/safari/download/) or higher, or Firefox 3 (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox) or higher
• Player: QuickTime Player 7 (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/) or higher, or Flash Player 9.1 (http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_getflashplayer) or higher
• Bandwidth: Minimum 128 kbps, Recommended 512 kbps
• Adobe Reader 9 (http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_get_reader) or higher
• Java 1.4 (http://www.java.com) or higher

Atomic Learning, Inc. recommends that the customer has internet bandwidth speeds of 512 kilobits per second or greater. Atomic Learning Inc’s website performance may vary for the customer if the customer has any additional internet bandwidth consumption taking place.

A: Try to log into Atomic Learning. If you use the wrong information you will be directed to the log-in error page. Enter the e-mail address for your account in the space provided and instructions for recovering your password will be sent to you.

A: Use the Find an Answer to a Tech Question module:

• On the home page, click the plus [+] button to expand the module if it isn’t already.
• Enter keywords or a simple question to search for relevant tutorials.
• Use the filters below if desired. Click the Search button to see your results.
• If too many results are returned, you may modify your query terms or filter further with the dropdown menus in the left-hand column.

Q: I installed QuickTime 7.2 on my Mac and my movies aren’t playing in either QuickTime or Flash. What should I do?

A: On some Intel-based Macintoshes this version of QuickTime affects the computer’s ability to play web-based videos. Unfortunately, this version can also impact other applications.

Please try another browser, such as Firefox, to see if the issue still exists. If needed, downgrade to QuickTime 7.1.6 for Mac.

Q: I'm using QuickTime 7.x on a PC and my movies aren't playing well. What should I do?

A: You can choose to view the movies in Flash, or you can uninstall QuickTime 7.x and install QuickTime 6.5. Download QuickTime 6.5

A: With the player window closed, click My Profile & Settings at the top right of the page. Change the desired preferences and click the Save button. Close the preferences window.

A: You can modify many of the Tech Integration Projects to use in other subject areas. Here are a couple of different approaches you can use:

• Use the Tech Integration Projects as is to learn the technology skills. Select a Tech Integration Project that teaches skills for the application you want your students to use. Have them complete the Tech Integration Project as is to learn application skills. Then assign a subject-related project that builds on those skills.

• Extend the Tech Integration Project by using your content. Select a Tech Integration Project that teaches skills for the application you want your students to use. Gather your own data and images and instruct your students to use your content instead of what is shown in the Lesson Accelerator. Your students will still be able to follow the step-by-step tutorials and you can simply provide the substituted content to them.

Example: If you want your students to create a PowerPoint presentation on an American president, select a PowerPoint Tech Integration Project such as "Painting Light and Shadow," or "Meet My Mammal."

• Use the Tech Integration Project as is: Have your students complete the Tech Integration Project that you selected. When they have completed it to your satisfaction have them apply the skills they learned by researching a president and creating a PowerPoint presentation about that president.

• Extend the Tech Integration Project by using your content: Select a president and gather your own data and images for your students to use. As they do the Tech Integration Project, instead of using our material, have them use your content.

Download a list of Tech Integration Project categorized by subject (English, science, industrial arts, etc.)

Download a guide to using Tech Integration Project for professional development