iLearn @ BISP

Welcome to this page on getting to know your MAC The Mojave version of the Mac operating system offers some nice new features. I would recommend everyone spends some time getting the most out of their Mac by watching the video below. Don't forget to pause from time to time to practise what you have learnt or fast forward bits you already are familiar with. You can also browse the apple support website, there you will find lots of video and text-based guides.  http://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/ Once you get to grips with the Mac basics, there there is the Mac Quick Tips page  to further develop your skills, there you can get podcast videos and shortcuts.

Doctopus provides a great add-on for google drive to quickly set up  folders for your classes. It also allows you to easily send assignments that will automatically appear in your students drive folders. It also can add a grading rubric for easy marking. Watch the following video to find out more. This first video is one I created to show you how to create the folders using data from ISAMS 1st video Click here for the 1st VIDEO ,,,, Only accessible if you're signed in to your BISP account 2nd Video 3rd video 4

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.

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

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.

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/ .

1. You will need to go to the IT Support room and ask the technicians to install the drivers for the printers. The printers will all already be configured, so you may now print documents. 2. Make sure you are connected to the bis-users network since the printers communicate with your computer over our intranet, or else your printout won't go out. 3. When printing a document, select the printer named "RicohB&W" to print in black and white or the printer named "Ricoh Colour" to print in colour.   There is a black and white printer near the Teacher/Guest bathrooms on each floor (except for the first floor) as well as one near the IB Common Room and one in the Library. The colour printer is located right outside of room 216. There is also a black and white and a colour printer in the Photocopy Room, room 107. 4. Once you are at a printer, tap the "Username" field and enter your school e-mail (omitting the "@bisphuket.ac.th" p...

If you forget to attach a file to an email but include the word "attach" or "attachment" in the actual email, then the all-powerful GOOGLE will remind you that you have forgotten. Eerie, but helpful!

All users of BISP should add a signature to their school accounts (@bisphuket.ac.th) in the following format: Line 1*: preferred sign off followed by a blank line Line 2 (normal font): User's  full name, where appropriate a nickname may be included in brackets. Line 3 (italic font): User's job title, where appropriate an extension number may be added in brackets. *Users are welcome to use a sign off of their choice e.g. best regards, yours sincerely,... Example: Best regards, Nigel Wheeler ICT Director It is important that italics are used in the second line, to ensure this it is best to copy and paste the text into  the signature space. Note: The school footer information is then added to ALL emails sent to external email addresses. This does not appear on the copy stored in sent. British International School, Phuket 59 Moo 2 Thepkrasattri Road, T. Koh Kaew A. Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand tel +66 (0) 7633 555 |  fax +66 (0...

Google Language Settings If you open your Gmail (or school email) and the language is in Thai, you will need to change the language settings for your account to English. This is a simple procedure, but a challenge for non-Thai speakers as all the menus will be in Thai. Language is a user controlled setting, the video below shows you how to change the setting: Click on your Avatar or picture in the top right corner Click on the left hand link under your email address (to go to account) Select the third tab (language settings) Change the top box to English Click in the pop-up to reload Screen should now be in English and you can select the appropriate regional variant of English. At this point I recommend you log out of Google and restart your browser to check that the setting has fully changed. The video (which has no sound) below shows those steps Alternative approach follow these instructions from Google  https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6...

Benefits of blogging in education Here are some of the main reasons why teachers should consider blogging as an educational medium : Students enjoy blogging Blogging enhances literacy skills It gets students engaged and boost their motivation It promotes their communication skills Just like other asynchronous media, blogs give time to students to reflect It gives a chance to shy students to participate with their peers and get their voice heard It keeps parents updated about their kids progress It enhances home-school links It gives students a genuine and potentially worldwide audience for their work. Blogging gives students ownership over their own learning and an authentic voice allowing them to articulate their needs and inform their learning. It contributes to identity-formation in students Blogging  helps teachers develop professionally It fosters the development of writing and research skills as well as digital skills. Ways to use b...

Today, I am sharing with you some a great interactive tour on Google Drive  made by Google . This visual guide will help you better understand the different features of Google Drive. Click on the image below to access the original interactive graphic.    

Technology should not just be used to substitute the way we have always taught and learnt, it should be used to enhance learning.  See the SAMR Model diagram below using Google Earth. This is the fantastic Pedagogy Wheel, including the SAMR Wheel.  Want to print out the poster? Want the apps to be clickable? Click here to download the PDF.    

L earn the mac in under 90 mins   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSPisJXyjso   Mac Short-Cuts For using a projector   Command F1   - mirror / un mirror Option F1  - display preferences (resolutions etc)