ICT

=Multi-Tasking at a new level= //Apr. 2013//

Google last year discovered that we are not just multi-taskers anymore, but we are multi-screen multi-taskers! Apparently, 90% of all media interactions are screen based !



To read the full report follow this link - [|Multi-screen, Multi-Tasking]

=More iPads= //Mar. 2013//

This year we discovered 26 iPads in the school ! What to do ? Where to start ? So, we shall start with a bit of trial and error (obviously after some investigating here & there).

Sure enough, you will notice some guidelines...for borrowing, tracking & safety.

You can access the staff session notes below. Links to be uploaded in Term 2, Week 2 :)

1. Staff & student guidelines. 2. ICT User Agreement Policy. 3. Borrowing Log. 4. Apps list. Be sure to have a play first ;)

Some useful references -

[|iPads Quick Start Guide] 17 iPad tips & tricks [|iPads for Teaching & Learning] http://ipadschools.wikispaces.com/Student+Use+Management [|TechCellence] [|iPads 101] [|62 interesting ideas for iPads in the classroom]

=Tech Survey= Nov. 2012

Please visit the link below to complete the online technology survey for staff.

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OR try this link to get to the same survey -

@http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRZP9JZ

=ICT Resources & Tools=

//Apr. 2012// Ipads What a great ipad offer the College has offered staff! Whatever reason you decided to take advantage of this offer, be sure that you will certainly need to make some time exploring the apps - from learning to read, write, count, communicate & organise your life. So what do you like most about the ipad in your hands (we know some family members who might try to take it off your hands don't we!) ??

Here are a few friendly sites for some newbies -

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http://appitic.com

//Oct. 2011// Stixy If you like post-it notes to keep reminders, send messages or bookmarks then you just might want to visit [|www.stixy.com]. This site allows users to create a stixy noticeboard and invite people to collaborate. All you need to do is register and away you go. Just drag and drop stixy notes, share photos and documents.

//Aug. 2011// Microsoft Photostory 3 We all know how important stories are for developing creative writing skills and that's why we teach it from prep-6, whatever shape or form - recounts, fairtytales, myths, sci-fi. You might want to try out digi-stories to engage all types of learners. One great application is Photostory 3 because its sooo easy to use and its free too! First download Photostory - Here's a simple guide to get you started - Otherwise, if your a visual learner then here's some video that will show and tell exactly how its done -

//Oct. 2010// We can't live without email. Your college email address is the main electronic communication system. Your login details will be provided to you after induction. To access email from home go to Isik College staff mail or type the following URL in your web browser mail.isikcollege.com.