Friday Tech-Tok Corner
23/05/24: ETV
TV recordings/Video service: ETV
ETV, similar to ClickView, offers a TV Recordings catalogue with programs recorded from broadcast television channels and an Online Collections catalogue featuring videos downloaded from internet channels such as YouTube. These resources can be viewed and downloaded under the Screenrights Licensing Scheme, allowing copyrighted programs to be freely watched in educational settings.
You can share movies, TV series, and broadcast television programs from the available online library with students by sharing the ETV link.
Additionally, you can request ETV to record programs from streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Curiosity Stream, SkyGo, and AppleTV+.
ETV operates in Aotearoa, providing a vast selection of content in Te Reo and from channels like Whakaata Māori and Te Reo. This includes numerous recordings of current events.
Live channels are also available for viewing in class, offering current events coverage.
To Access ETV:
Click on the ETV link through the Macleans “My Tools” tab or through School Bridge.
Click on “Login.”
Enter your school email address, click on the password column, and you will be redirected to the school login process. Select “Macleans College.”
For TV recordings, online collections, and the library, select “On Demand.”
Use the magnifying glass icon on the search bar for advanced search functionality to filter your search results.
Once you have selected the content you want to show to your class, copy the ETV link to your Google Classroom by selecting “Get Link.”
To make your video interactive (adding text, tables, images, and bookmarks), select “Add to EVA.”
If you would like to request TV recordings or media resources from streaming services, please select the “Request Recording Request” button at the bottom of the page.
19/04/24: Form Creator
Student voice - Form Creator
Access Macleans Tools: Go to "Macleans Tools" from the Macleans website.
Open the Form Creator: Under the "Staff" column, find and click on "Form Creator".
Name Your Form: Enter a descriptive title for your survey or form in the "Class Details" field.
Select Question Types: Check the boxes for both "Quantitative" and "Qualitative" to include the types of questions you need.
Create Your Form: Once you've chosen your questions, click "Create Feedback Form".
Customise and Send:
You can edit the generated form as needed.
To send the form to your students, embed it directly into your Google Classroom.
Access Stored Forms:
Your created forms are automatically saved in a Google Drive folder called "Macleans College Utilities".
You can also find them by selecting "My Forms" within the Form Creator tool.
Additional Tips:
Keep it concise: Avoid selecting too many questions to prevent overwhelming students.
Collect Student Information (Optional): If needed, ensure you collect student information by taking these steps after clicking "Send" in your Google Form: Select either "Verified" or "Responder input".
22/03/24: KAMAR Extra-curricular
Instructions for Finding Student Extra-curricular Activities on KAMAR (For Form Teachers)
Log in to KAMAR: Access the KAMAR portal and enter your login credentials.
Navigate to Attendance: From the Dashboard, click on the "Attendance" section.
Open Student Lists: Click the "Tools" tab and then select "Go To Student Lists".
Access Custom Fields: Look for the "Custom Fields" tab and click on it.
Search for "Groups": Type "group" into the search bar.
Select the Relevant List: Choose either:
"Groups in Current Year (List)" for a simple list format.
"Groups in Current Year (Line)" for a list with each group on a separate line.
Apply the Filter: Click the "Apply" button.
Additional Tips:
Printing the List: For a printable version:
Go to the "Actions" tab.
Select "PDF" as the format.
Check the "Multi-Line" box to ensure you see all activities for each student.