iLearn @ BISP

Edmodo have changed their layout. If you would like to upload to class folders, follow the below tutorial

Here is a tutorial how to quickly add your students blogs to a folder in net news wire, rather than adding 1 by 1. Student blog spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TmzaDACxvjnid0fT6WuA8qs8t7u-gRMd33JTnQQNGuU/edit?usp=sharing OPML creator http://reader.feedshow.com/goodies/opml/OPMLBuilder-create-opml-from-rss-list.php Sorry about the sound quality.

Chris Greene passed on this great sheet which details numerous groups you can join in edmodo that relate to your subject / year group. These groups are updated regularly with useful resources for you to use and a personal learning network for you to connect with. Click on the blue button then click on the group URL that will open in the sheet. You will then be asked if you wish to join the group. I find this useful for keeping upto date with teaching resources, tools and techniques. CLICK HERE for the sheet Enjoy

Change password You can change your Google Account password at any time. Sign in to  My Account . In the  " Sign-in & security" section, select  Signing in to Google . Choose  Password. Enter your new password information, then select  Change Password.  Password should be at least 8 characters long. Please keep you password confidential.

The Google spam filter can at times mark good emails as spam. It is a good idea for users to regularly check the contents of their spam folder to see if it contains important emails. If you want to prevent emails from a particular domain (e.g. the school domain @bisphuket.ac.th) ever being placed in spam then follow the steps to create a filter that will do this. Open GMail and go to Settings (from the  drop down menu under the "cog" icon. Select the Filter tab Enter the domain in the FROM box CRITICAL if your email is also in the domain then add -youremail (there is a minus sign before your email address, which removes it from the search, otherwise every mail you send will also appear in the Inbox) Click "Create Filter" Select the option "Never send it to Spam" Click create filter Those emails should now never go to spam, but remember those from other users may still be placed in the Spam folder so continue to regularly check that fold...

There are two main options for an Apple ID to use when installing an iPad for a Primary student. The recommended approach is to set up a Family Apple ID and create the child a personal Apple ID within that structure. The alternative is to use an adult Apple ID and completely manage the iPad for the child. It is recommended that student's should not have access to a parents main Apple ID or an Apple ID with credit card information attached. It is generally not possible to create an standard Apple ID linked to Thailand without providing valid credit card information. If you create an Apple ID from a different country then it may be possible to create an account without any payment information or by using an iTunes or AppStore Gift card (from the correct country). The address you give needs to match the country you are registering the account in and the age must be over 13. For a Family Apple ID more information and instructions for creating are given at  https://support.apple.c...

Before we start the process of configuring an iPad, a few suggested precautions Do NOT give your child the password for your own Apple ID Do NOT put an Apple ID with Credit Card payment activated on a child's iPad Do completely restore an iPad to factory settings before giving to a child. If you share an iPad with a child consider very carefully what passwords and log ins you allow the ipad to remember (do you want any user of the iPad to post to your Facebook or access your ban account?) Remember your child is likely to at times to allow friends to use the iPad Always GIFT paid apps to your child or use a Family Apple ID where you have to approve installations and any expenditure Warning: There are children who have "accidentally" spent thousands of dollars of their parents money, when those precautions have been ignored. There is a lot of information on the internet regarding how to configure iPads and create Apple ID's, however details of the informat...

There are easy to use Task lists integrated into Google Applications, they can be easily accessed from both GMail and Google Calendar. For more information   https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/106237?hl=en One useful shortcut when reading an email (in GMail) press Shift + T and that message will automatically be added as a task on your default task list

If you need to produce a flow chart, organisational chart or many other types of diagrams then you will find Lucid Chart very useful. Although simple to use this application produces quite complicated charts. More examples at  https://www.lucidchart.com/community?sort=featured This application integrates with Google Drive or can be used seperately. The school has user licenses available for staff and students, email a request to helpdesk.

Currently Microsoft are in the process of releasing a new version of Office for Mac, Office 2016 for Mac. At the time of writing Microsoft are no longer supplying new versions of the previous Office for Mac 2011, and currently the only access to Office 2016 for Mac in Thailand appears to be by subscribing to Office 365. Although its importance is decreasing and it is not essential, BISP does still recommend that students purchase a version of Microsoft Office. Currently options for doing this are: Some shops still have copies of Office 2011 for Mac available, but these are not at educational prices and it is outdated software. Purchase a subscription to Microsoft Office 365, an annual subscription to Office 365 Home edition is Baht 2499 per year and provides licenses for 5 computers (belonging to 4 different users). Purchase link (Thai language)  https://products.office.com/th-th/office-365-home Register for a 1 month free trial of Office 365, hoping within one month Mi...

Google have updated their google for education training site.  This site will take you from beginner to advanced in no time at all. Here is the link https://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/ You can also apply to be a google certified educator and trainer if you wish to improve your CV.

 Educaotrs from around the world have created their own free iBooks for thier subject area. There are many great interactive iBooks that contain vidoes, quizzes, 3d diagrams etc. The ibooks work on all Mac laptops and iPads.   Click here to go to the Page, this will open up in iTunes.

"One Best Thing": expert guides to implement modern teaching and learning in your classroom Apple distinguished educators from the 2013 cohort have produced this collection of 102 multi-touch books which highlight best practices, interesting projects and use of technology in the classroom. These are available for free in iBooks . Apple describes One Best Thing as: A collection of books, created by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs), that demonstrate the use of Apple technologies to transform teaching and learning. Each One Best Thing book shares a unit, a lesson, or a best practice and is designed to help another educator implement a successful practice. It’s a professional learning idea championed by an educator—in word and action—that others can look to for ideas and tips on how to replicate. In Apple's words, One Best Thing invites you to: Discover innovative classroom strategies and activities in these Multi-Touch books by Ap...

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Many of the interactive resources below can also be shared with the students to improve their English / other language comprehension,  Presentation on WHY use technology? and resources for ESL  http://www.slideshare.net/skrajicek/integrating-techesl BLOGGING Every Student has a  blog  from years Little Ducks to Year 9. Please let Jon or Simon know if you are interested in having students blog in your subject. Here is an example of a Year 8 blog. The student is currently blogging in Science and ICT. After surveying the students 80% preferred blogging in place of using their exercise book. http://christinajan.blogspot.com/ Why blog?  http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/3721 How to blog?  http://suewaters.com/2013/02/11/getting-more-out-of-student-blogging/ APPS / WEB 2.0 Great looking resource for older students  www.fluentu.com Duolingo & Memrise will remind students if they haven’...

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Integrating technology with classroom practice can be a great way to strengthen engagement by linking students to a global audience, turning them into creators of digital media, and helping them practice collaboration skills that will prepare them for the future. SAMR model.   As a BISP teacher I aim to: Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity Design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity Model digital-age work and learning Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility Engage in professional growth and leadership Planned Unit of Work - 21st Century Compatibility Evaluation Useful Links http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration Example units of work Science Unit of work - energy and energy transfer Planned KS2 21C Unit of work ... Explorers

Whilst it is not possible to create comprehensive lists of all websites in use at BISP, we have created a list of some of the websites we use most frequently in the school. You can view the list at http://bispwebsites.blogspot.com/ .