Google have announced the inclusion of 3rd party Add-ons to Docs and Sheets, bringing additional functionality (or just some missing features) to the Google Office suite. You will notice a new ‘Add-ons’ menu item has been added to your Docs and Sheets menu bar: With this new Add-ons feature comes a brand new store with dozens of options from which to … Read More
New Google Sheets
Have you activated the new version of Google Sheets yet? There are plenty of new features in the latest update, including Filter views, enhanced function help, new functions, advanced conditional formatting, coloured sheet tabs and new find-and-replace features Watch this short video to learn more…
Create Flipping Books
Students can use Flipsnack (online) to create flipping books from any PDF document. Includes a step-by-step introductory video, and examples created by students at the Singapore American School. Learn more >>>
ICT Planning Vision
As with any other school planning, school ICT planning should start by considering student learning outcomes, then work towards the development of Teacher Professional Learning programs and ICT infrastructure that support these outcomes. Too often schools start their ICT ‘planning’ with the mapping and installation of ICT infrastructure, then try to shoe-horn their curriculum needs into this (possibly ill-fitting and … Read More
A Web Site for Your Class
A class or faculty web site is an integral part of a modern learning environment. Your class site can be a sub-section of a broader school site, or can be a stand-alone site. Either way, a class web site can provide students with a gateway to online resources specifically related to class activities, projects, units of work and collaborative discussions, … Read More
Chromebook – Offline Apps
Chromebooks depend on an active Internet connection for many functions. Here is collection of Chromebook apps in the Google Web Store that don’t require an Internet connection. Check them out >>>
KidRex – Google for younger students
KidRex is a fun and safe search tool for younger students. KidRex searches emphasise kid-related webpages from across the entire web and is powered by Google. Google’s filter checks keywords, phrases, and URLs to eliminate most inappropriate material. Check it out >>>
iPads in the classroom
Create a classroom movie studio with an iPad and a Green Screen… Here are some ideas for exploring how ‘green screen’ technology can be integrated into some engaging educational projects. Read more >>>