Tag: google apps

Help – how can I upload files into the google drive space?

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Teachers at PRACE need to store audio recordings from class in a shared online space. Lately we’ve been using google drive for this. Sometimes you can upload files directly from your iPad to the “Gdrive”. Other times you might save them to USB stick or a folder on your computer. Here’s a video showing how to upload from ordinary computer (windows), into the Gdrive space. Let us know in the comments below if this seems clear or helpful in any way (or not). It moves pretty fast, you may need Read More …

Exploring online surveys

Michael Chalk4 Commentsace, professional development

We had such a great group session in February. I love it when – in spite of the session plan – people make it really clear that they’re interested in something different. From the teacher survey I’d sent around, it seemed that people were most interested in digital storytelling and recording student voices. So we started the session by looking at this teacher survey, a combination of online form and spreadsheet containing the results. And boom! People were suddenly interested in the possible classroom application of this kind of software. Read More …

Looking back: the last 12 months at PRACE

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People often ask, “Why e-learning?”  For me, it’s about providing a strong balance of flexibility and access. Ideally learners (and teachers) can connect with their peers and explore the learning materials outside of set class times and independently of location, in ways that are simple and straightforward. Wherever you are, at a time that suits you.  At PRACE, people continue to explore these themes of flexibility and access in more and more practical ways. Here’s the quick overview of what’s happened at PRACE in the last year. Please tell us Read More …

New way to book equipment

Michael Chalk1 CommentUncategorized

Hello to all the Wonderful Teachers and Staff at Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE). We’re moving to a new system for booking equipment like cameras, laptops and so forth. Essentially it’s a spreadsheet, and it’s online so you can access it any time you have internet nearby. No more looking for that piece of paper in the office at Merrilands, or having to ring Maria in the office. You need to login to google.com/docs*, so you’ll need to remember your PRACE gmail ID & login. [No i’m not putting any Read More …