Transcript Dictionary of Geography

Technology
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Possible uses to support learning
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Calculator for Maths
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learning apps
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Calendar app for recording homework
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Revision
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Internet for Research
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Using Glow
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Dictionary/Thesaurus
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Use a dictionary or thesaurus online
can be helpful for subjects such as drama
in order to operate sound
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Bilingual Dictionaries
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Google Translate
Certain apps allow pictures of math
problems to be scanned in, then give
step by step to finding the answer
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Use Google
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Garage Band for Music
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Taking notes
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Language Apps
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timetable apps
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looking up words and synonyms in English
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Maps could be used in geography
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Sketch Pad for creative subjects
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Stopwatch or timer for any sciences
Access to wi-fi
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Always at teachers discretion
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Covered by Acceptable Use Policy
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Connect to router
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Access to network
Details
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If bring your devices to school it is at your own risk
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You are not obliged to bring a device to school
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You cannot charge a device in school
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Access to internet should always be through Wi-fi system
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Use of devices is always at discretion of staff
Responsible use- some key points
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Keep all passwords to yourself
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Do not attempt to access in-appropriate sites
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Do not take unauthorised pictures within school
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Pupils should not be using phone signals
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If privilege is abused then staff can confiscate devices, pupils can
be banned from all access in school, police may be involved
Use of tablet devices
Microsoft student advantage
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Free subscription to Office365 Proplus
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Available to all pupils in Dundee
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Not glow account
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1TB of online storage
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Install latest versions of microsoft office products for personal use on
upto 5 devices
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PC/ Mac/ Ipad/ Android /Iphone
Microsoft student advantage
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Login: current network username plus @live.ea.dundeecity.sch.uk
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IE [email protected]
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Password: same as your current password to log into school network
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Access: portal.microsoftonline.com
School survey personal devices
S1-6
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Do you have a wi-fi enabled device:
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97% yes
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What type of device do you have:
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26%
smartphone only
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0.5 %
tablet only
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73%
tablet and smartphone
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Type of device
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67% Apple 22% Android
3% no
3% Windows
8% Others
Old handsets
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Can be made use of: in school, 3rd World, Charities
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Working
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Charger
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Erase all personal data
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Sign out of apple icloud
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placed on the school
website