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Foyer TV
Foyer TV
We've now got a system where we can update teh foyer tv in real time. SO if you have an upcoming event or information you need shared please email it to me and I can get it on the screen. I'd love some photos of art from your classroom to add to the slideshow, make a folder add some pics and share it with me.
Website calendar
Website calendar
This now pulls dates straight from a Google calendar so please make sure you have the correct dates and times for events when adding them to the School calendar. The link on the website has also moved, see the screenshot below.
Need a random selector?
Need a random selector?
Max C in my class introduced me to the Google spinner. Just type in spinner to a google search and it'll pop up.
ICT Clubs this term:
Minecraft - Lorna is running this Wednesday at lunchtime. This is full and there is a waiting list. Teachers are welcome to pop in for a look, and maybe a go.
ICT Leaders - I will be working with these students to get ready for a conference-style day early next term. More info to follow soon.
Coding - Open to Middle school students (hopefully we'll be able to use the Library for this later in the term) Run by Mr J. Keep an eye on the daily notices.
Voice typing in Google Docs
Voice typing in Google Docs
This is really simple and can be a great learning tool for student's learning. Find out more here.
Even as an oral language tool fro getting students to speak clearly it's effective. I use it with students who need to work on sounding initial blends and it's going well.
Need some sound effects for a project?
Need some sound effects for a project?
Try this BBC sound effects archive where you can download the effects for free. Great for use in both Imovie and Garageband on a MacBook.
Heres an overview of Garageband, could be useful for adapting some music??
Below is some important information about Google Drive. Please read. If you aren't currently using Google Drive you can install it here.
Posted: 07 May 2018 01:15 PM PDT
As previously announced, the old Drive desktop sync client for Mac and PC—a feature officially known as “Google Drive for Mac/PC”—will start to shut down on May 12th, 2018. After May 12th, the sync client may not work for your organization.
Here are some important things to know:
1. If you haven’t already, upgrade to a newer sync solution.
This shutdown is happening because we have better sync solutions available for Drive users. G Suite organizations still using Drive for Mac/PC should transition to Drive File Stream. For non-G Suite users, we recommend Backup and Sync. For more information on choosing the right sync solution for your users, check out this Help Center guide.
2. The turn-down will be gradual.
We will start the shutdown process on May 12th, but it will be gradual and may take several weeks to impact all organizations. After May 12th, however, updates to files may stop syncing between your users’ computers and Drive, so we recommend upgrading by that date.
3. Once the client shuts down for you, the Google Drive folder will stop syncing.
When the legacy Google Drive desktop sync client shuts down, it will stop syncing the Google Drive folder to Google Drive. The local Drive folder (containing users’ files) will not be deleted from the machine, but changes made inside this folder will no longer sync to Drive. We don’t recommend editing files inside of this folder after May 12th, as it could lead to users misplacing their edited files (not realizing that this folder isn’t syncing to Drive). To avoid confusion, you may want to delete the legacy Google Drive folder. By default, this folder is located at:
- Windows: “C:\Users\%USER%\Google Drive”
- macOS: “/Users/$USER/Google Drive”
Use caution when deleting this folder, as it may contain content that has not yet been saved or synced.
In addition, after the legacy desktop client shuts down for you, the app will display this dialog when it starts up:
This message will be shown to end users still using the legacy sync client after it is shut down.
4. After May 12th, Drive File Stream will display a dialog and rename the old Google Drive folder to clarify that the old folder is not syncing.
If a user signs in to Drive File Stream and it detects that the old Google Drive folder (from the same account) is still present on the machine, it will append “(Not Syncing)” to the old Google Drive folder, and display the following dialog:
After renaming the old Google Drive folder, Drive File Stream will display this dialog.
If you don’t want your users to see this dialog, you may remove the old Google Drive folder before May 12th.
After May 12th, if you choose to automate the removal of “~/Google Drive/”, you should remove “~/Google Drive (Not Syncing)/” as well. Note that for users who use Drive File Stream in another language, this folder name will be localized.
It’s important to note that while this folder name change is intended to discourage users from editing files inside the old Google Drive folder, it does not prevent users from making changes in it. We strongly encourage administrators to educate their end users to use Drive File Stream, and not the old Google Drive folder.
More Information
Blog post (Sept 2017): Drive File Stream launching to all G Suite customers
Blog post (Jan 2018): Legacy Google Drive desktop sync client now shutting down on May 12th, 2018
Dear Bevan,
Dear Bevan,
Big news. Our new Master’s programme has been approved!
Following a hugely successful NZQA panel earlier this month, we now have full approval to proceed with our long-awaited Master of Contemporary Education.
The NZQA panel was blown away by the dedication and passion of The Mind Lab by Unitec, highlighting the academic integrity of the programme and its potential to meet the transformative needs of communities.
"We were overwhelmed with the passion and commitment and the value [the students] put on the Postgraduate Certificate,” the panel stated, “and the anticipation and hope around the Master’s, in terms of enabling them to be the transformers of their organisations.”
Your patience has not gone unnoticed, so we won’t hold you in suspense any longer.
We will be welcoming our first cohort in June this year, offering part-time and full-time study options across key locations in New Zealand.
Lead change in education by joining
Lead change in education by joining
us from 25th June 2018!
us from 25th June 2018!
This practice-based Master’s programme is about the challenges, problems and opportunities that you face in your education context. The Master of Contemporary Education directly focuses on adding real value to your school, classroom or other education context and so will be supported by your leadership team.
Focusing also on the challenges of contemporary education from digital fluency through leadership and collaboration, the Master’s programme recognises all teachers as leaders.
For our transitional first year, spaces are limited. To help us plan, we would be extremely grateful if you could fill in this short form. The information you provide will allow us to gauge numbers and appropriate locations as we finalise arrangements for the first intake. We want to proceed with this innovative programme in a way that best suits you.
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