Increasingly, large software vendors like Microsoft are making their iPad apps exclusive to subscribers of their main software package. It’s a troubling trend. Microsoft launched Office for iPad last week. The good news is that the new apps are free – the bad news is that they’re read-only runtimes unless you pony up for an Office 365 subscription. Read more … Read More
Google Apps – New image editing tools
Google Drawings and Slides now have new image editing tools available. Check out the Google Gooru video below for the latest info about these new tools…
The SAMR model in your classroom
Friday 28th March, 2014 Have new technologies brought new learning opportunities to your classroom, or simply provided students with a new typewriter interface? Are you using technology in the classroom for the sake of using technology, or are these new devices creating new and engaging activities? The SAMR model suggests a framework to define the impact of technology on the learning … Read More
BYOD at Banksmeadow PS
Teachers Eric and Ben discuss the process of introducing a BYOD program at Banksmeadow Public School in Sydney….
Edmodo at a Glance
Discover how Edmodo can make your classroom a community….
Planning an ICT Makeover for your school
In comparison with the ever-changing use of ICT in the wider community, many schools’ ICT offerings are now looking a little tired and outdated. Lots of ‘same-old’ ICT has been happening in many schools for the last 10 years – research, copy, paste, summarise, print, hand-in! So, where do we start in hauling a school into the modern ICT era? … Read More
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow
The ACOT project identifies six design principles for the 21st century high school: Understanding of 21st Century Skills and Outcomes; Relevant and Applied Curriculum; Informative Assessment; A Culture of Innovation and Creativity; Social and Emotional Connections with Students Ubiquitous Access to Technology How can you apply these principles in your school? Read more >>>
Essential Guide to Innovation in TPL
The Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) Essential Guide to Professional Learning series examines the research behind key themes of the Professional Learning Charter. This latest issue expands on the importance of innovation and adaptability in professional learning. How will you know when your school’s professional learning culture is innovative? Learn more (pdf) >>>
iPad v Chromebook
A smartphone in the car or train, a tablet at meetings, a laptop when I am at home or in the office – all have their pros and cons. In a post-PC world, which mobile device is the best option, and can they completely replace your laptop computer? Read more >>>
Dave’s ICT Info
Dave is an Assistant Principal at a local K-6 Public School. Dave’s site provides lot’s of useful information and links to resources for teachers who are integrating technology in the curriculum. Check it out >>>
Google slashes paid Drive prices
Google has announced huge reductions in the costs of their paid Drive storage plans. Google offers 15Gb of storage for free – if you want 100 Gb of online storage the cost has dropped from $US4.99 per month to $US1.99 per month. (Google Apps files don’t count towards your storage). Read more at the Google Drive blog >>>
Doctopus – Creating class folders
Doctopus is a Google Apps add-on that can now be used to create shared class folders. Watch the video below to learn how to use Doctopus with your classes…. See also: Doctopus overview >>>
New Add-ons for Google Docs and Sheets
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…