Why an app? This year our school has decided to forgo the traditional paper agenda for grades 9-12. Instead, we have a smartphone app that students and teachers can use on their phones, tablets, ipods and the computer. In the last 90 days, the app has... Read More
Screencasting for Teachers 101
I’ve written about screencasting before but after producing a screencast almost every day in my class, I thought it was time for an update! What is a Screencast? A screencast is a recording of your computer screen accompanied by your... Read More
Zaption Video Lessons
Note: As of September 30, 2016 Zaption has shut down. What is Zaption? Zaption is a website that allows you to add captions, questions and links to videos. It allows you to turn any YouTube video into a video lesson. Examples Here is how it could be... Read More
Photocopier as Scanner and Text Recognition
1. How to Scan with the Minolta Photocopier 1. Place desired document(s) in photocopier (either on glass or in paper feeder) 2. Log into photocopier 3. Choose “Scan/Fax” 4. Highlight the default option “SMB SCAN-TAMA-Staff” 5.... Read More
MyEdBC export to Master Grade (Updated for Surrey teachers)
Thanks to the MyEdBC helpdesk, we have the “MasterGrade export” option now. Please follow these instructions to export your class lists. This is far from a perfect option but it is the best we have at the moment. Step 1: Install Master... Read More
MyEdBC export to Master Grade
Like many other MyEdBC users I’ve been trying to find a way to get MyEdBC class lists into programs such as Integrade or Master Grade. I found a few tutorials online intended for school staff (shout out to Dave McCristall’s YouTube video)... Read More
Surrey Schools SD36 “Exchange” email on iOS iPad and iPhone and Android
I’ve had several colleagues ask me how to get email working on their iPads and the settings were not easily found either through the Surreyschools Hub or through Google. Anyhow, here they are! PLEASE NOTE: The District requires all devices that... Read More
Getting Started with Video Conferencing
Finding a Guest Speaker I am fortunate enough to have several friends in technology-related careers that are willing to give 30 mins of their time to speak to my IT classes. I recently hosted a panel discussion on “becoming a programmer”... Read More
ThingLink
What is ThingLink? ThingLink is a platform for creating interactive images and videos. It is possible to add interactive tags which display text, images, videos or links to other websites. Create a free account at thinglink.com Check out a ThinkLink... Read More
Trello World
What is Trello? Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards. In one glance, Trello tells you what’s being worked on, who’s working on what, and where something is in a process. (Source) Create a free account at... Read More