Author Archives: Shree Deb
How to create a simple assignment in Google Classroom
- Jan
- 08
Open Google Classroom via the waffle, or go to www.classroom.google.com and select your classroom 2. Click the Classwork tab 3. Click Create > Assignment 4. Upload an existing task, or create one directly within classroom 5. Choose how pupil see the assignment 6. Assign the work by clicking on Assign button 7. When Pupil logs […]
read moreSIMS Upgrade
- Jan
- 08
The latest SIMS upgrade (which you’d have received communication about recently from HfL) has now been released for some schools. If it has, then users may experience “incompatible database” error when logging in. To fix this, the update needs to be applied. This should happen automatically a few minutes after turning on the computer, but […]
read moreOffice365 on iOS using OWA
- Aug
- 05
Microsoft have now introduced an all-in-one app to access your Office365 mail, calendar and contacts. To install and set up on an Android iOS device: 1. Open the App Store 2. Search for “OWA”. You may see a few different versions, but we are interested in the “OWA for iPhone” or “OWA for iPad” app […]
read moreOffice365 on Android using OWA
- Aug
- 05
Microsoft have now introduced an all-in-one app to access your Office365 mail, calendar and contacts. To install and set up on an Android device: 1. Open the Play Store 2. Search for “OWA”. You may see a few different versions, but we are interested in the “Outlook Web App” app. […]
read moreHow to configure VPN on a Mac OSX
- Aug
- 01
VPN is a system that allows a user to connect to their organisation’s network from an external location. Essentially, it’s like running a really long network cable from the school back to your house – everything is encrypted making it safe and secure for use. To configure VPN on a Mac OSX, open Network Preferences, click […]
read moreHow to install Cisco VPN Client
- Aug
- 01
NOTE: This guide is only applicable to Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. Windows 10 instructions will be uploaded shortly. VPN is a system that allows a user to connect to their organisation’s network from an external location. Essentially, it’s like running a really long network cable from the school back to your house – […]
read moreMicrosoft Forms for Education
- Jul
- 29
So just a little over a month ago, Microsoft released it’s latest app, Forms, into it’s ever-expanding array for the ‘Office365 for Education’ platform. MS Forms was developed as a result of feedback (via a form?!) from various educators who were looking for an easy way to collect simple data, produce quizzes and be able […]
read moreHow to setup an Office365 email on Android
- Apr
- 16
NOTE: There is now an updated guide to setup Office365 using the OWA app. Click here for instructions. 1) To setup an Office365 email account on an Android device, open the “Settings” app 2) Scroll down the menu options and select “Accounts” 3) Select “Add Account”. 4) Next you will be presented with […]
read moreHow to setup an Office365 email on iOS
- Nov
- 11
NOTE: There is now an updated guide to setup Office365 using the OWA App. Click Here for instructions. 1) To setup an Office365 email account on an Apple device, open the “Settings” app 2) From the menu on the left hand side, select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” 3) Select “Add Account” from the sub […]
read moreWhy Can’t I Access SIMS?
- Nov
- 07
There are a number of reasons why SIMS may not be working. For SIMS to function, a user must have access to the S drive. If the connection is lost then the following error message is usually shown when attempting to run SIMS: How Do I know If I Have Connection to the S […]
read moreWindows 7 hits a 50% share
- Jun
- 06
Since its launch in 2009, the 5 year old operating system, Windows 7, has finally reached a 50% market share. Figures from Net Applications show that in the few weeks since Microsoft ended its support for XP, the share for Windows XP users has fallen by 2.42%, while Windows 7 has risen 1.29% and Windows […]
read moreMicrosoft finally release Office on to iPads
- Mar
- 28
So after many years of resistance, Microsoft has finally released some of its Office applications for use on iPads. As of yesterday morning (27th March), the Apple App Store now has Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint available for iOS7. The apps themselves look fairly well polished with the commonly used functions in the ribbon menu […]
read moreSupport for Microsoft Windows XP Ends April 2014
- Feb
- 14
8th April 2014 marks the date when Microsoft will be ending all support for their well endured, 13 year old operating system, Windows XP. Many users, including Con Ed, believe it to have been one the most robust offered by Microsoft hence its longevity. So what does this mean for the end user? Users will […]
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