Author: Miss Abercrombie

February 1, 2021

GarageBand

GarageBand operates like a fully equipped music studio, giving you a library of lessons and sounds that include percussion, rhythm, and vocals.

July 24, 2020

Microsoft Teams: pupil and parent guides

Resources shared by schools for pupils, parents or carers about using Microsoft Teams

July 24, 2020

Microsoft Teams: managing notifications

When you use Microsoft Teams you might find yourself getting overwhelmed with notifications from Teams to which to which you belong. Instead of deciding to leave any Team, you can control notifications so that you get what you want, and in the way you want it.

July 24, 2020

Microsoft: connectivity troubleshooting

Don’t panic – it happens with any online tool!

Every online platform hiccups from time to time: you might get error messages, things don’t update, you can’t upload files, you can’t share what you need to share – and you can probably add to that list!

And, of course, it happens when you are trying to do umpteen different things.

Take a breath….and don’t panic – it really can happen when you are using any online tool, to anybody, anywhere. So don’t rush to change platform or switch tool. There are a few steps to try to see what you can do, and sometimes it’s doing things a slightly different way.

July 24, 2020

Remote Learning: advice and reflections

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

This is a saying which is believed to have originated from a famous Chinese proverb from the Dao De Jing ascribed to Laozi: every long journey, or difficult task begins with one first step.

Reflections from others

What can we learn from those who have taken first steps in remote learning, where teachers are supporting, encouraging and teaching their learners from a distance through the use of digital technology?

July 24, 2020

Microsoft Teams: accessing on different devices

Find out how to Access Microsoft Teams on a range of different devices.

July 24, 2020

OneNote Class Notebook

Built into Microsoft Teams OneNote Class Notebooks have a personal workspace for every student, a content library for handouts and a collaboration space for lessons and creative activities.

July 23, 2020

Microsoft Teams: uploading assignments

Here’s how to upload your work to assignments for your teacher to see:

June 24, 2020

Microsoft Teams: video meeting with your class

Microsoft Teams in Glow provides the facility for you as the teacher to present live to your class via video meet. This can be useful if you want your pupils to have the familiarity of seeing you and hearing your voice, and to hear each other.

Don’t feel under pressure to use this video meet facility right away. And take on board safeguarding and employer requirements in use of such a tool, as well as being mindful of your professional teaching association advice.