Author Archives: Shree Deb
This Is What the Future of Classroom Safety Looks Like
- Feb
- 11
- Posted by Shree Deb
- Posted in Blog, Google, Google Classroom

73%of parents in the UK are concerned about their kids accessing inappropriate material online.2a 37%of UK teachers have seen an online safety incident in their school. 1 84%of parents and guardians worldwide report feeling worried about their children’s online safety3 Empower the students where and how they learn With distance and hybrid learning here to stay… […]
read more3 Ways to Support Staff and Accelerate Learning Next Year
- Dec
- 14

January technically arrives in the middle of the school year. However, the tradition of setting resolutions and planning ahead is still plenty applicable. Before students arrive back from Christmas break, take some time to ensure the entire school is supported academically and emotionally. 1. Start planning your budgets No matter when you make your budget, […]
read moreTrend Mapping: Charting How Education is Evolving in 2022
- Dec
- 10

How do you prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist? The short answer: Technology. However, hard skills and tangible tools don’t tell the whole story. Soft skills also play a leading role in student success. In fact, the more digital the world becomes, the more important the interpersonal. This research-based look at classroom evolution […]
read moreWhat Hybrid Learning Taught Us – and Why It Still Matters
- Nov
- 30

Change is hard. Forced, unexpected change is even harder. Take transitioning to hybrid schooling, for example. Over the bumpy course of the crisis, up to 95% of in-person learning was lost. Students in England missed an average of 115 days, more face-to-face teaching time than anyone else in Europe. Then, just as pupils were settling into their […]
read moreTeacher Knows Best: How to Get the Most from Post-Pandemic Tech
- Nov
- 23

When COVID-19 hit, schools and teachers worked tirelessly to create a whole new way of providing an educational model that would engage and inspire students, and fill parents with confidence. At the cornerstone of it all was technology. Via devices, platforms, apps and programs, teachers were able to bring the schoolroom into the home, and […]
read moreMindfulness Tech, Tools and Benefits for the Entire School
- Oct
- 26

Mindfulness is having a major moment in schools. This positive state of being is achieved by simply paying non-judgemental attention to our feelings, thoughts and sensations in the body as they change from moment to moment. In the classroom and beyond, it’s been shown to increase focus on learning, improve overall well-being and reduce stress […]
read moreTransform Your School with Chromebooks
- Aug
- 20

Chromebooks allow teachers to educate students even when they aren’t in the same room together. Chromebooks include accessibility right out of the box, unlocking learning experiences for students with diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles. This means that Chromebooks can seamlessly access Google Workspace for Education’s productivity and collaboration tools, as well as apps available […]
read moreWhy data privacy is so important for your school
- Aug
- 02

Above all else, schools should be happy, inclusive places that have a truly open, collaborative and community feel. But, it would be irresponsible not to recognise the importance of keeping school data private. Data privacy is a growing issue for schools, as education and research organisations are handling a greater amount of information, while at […]
read moreHow your IT system can help make your school secure and successful
- Jul
- 26

Anyone who has ever walked into a school – let alone works in one – would attest to the fact that schools are busy, busy places. Put aside the day-to-day demands of running a building that potentially houses hundreds or more children and educators, but the added weight of responsibility of teaching, management and organisation […]
read moreGoogle Meet Taking Schools Beyond Distance Learning
- Jul
- 19

Google Meet is a video conferencing tool included with Google Workspace for Education. It works seamlessly with popular products like Classroom, Gmail, and Docs. Boost your management, security, and engagement capabilities with an upgrade that’s right for you. Connect from anywhere with easy-to-use video conferencingBring your school community together with high-quality video conferencing that’s intuitive […]
read moreMaking good decisions about classroom tech
- Jul
- 15

Who doesn’t love new technology? Certainly not students – and most teachers, too. With new devices, apps and services coming at us all the time, it’s easy to get distracted, or, worse still, fall into the new-tech trap. But it’s easy to avoid if you keep asking one simple question: will this technology lead to better […]
read moreAlways Connected Chromebooks
- Jul
- 09

Chromebooks provide the teaching and learning benefits of computers without the typical distractions that come with technology in the classroom. This means that Chromebooks can seamlessly access Google Workspace for Education productivity and collaboration tools (which are free for schools), as well as apps available in the Chromebook App Hub, Google Play Store, and content […]
read moreTake a Peek at What’s Next for Google Classroom
- Jul
- 08

Google didn’t set out to create an LMS, Classroom is committed to meeting the evolving needs of schools. Google continues to put the people who use their products first and listen to your feedback to address your top priorities. And they always make sure Classroom retains the simplicity and ease-of-use that’s made it so helpful […]
read moreSelecting the right Chromebook for your school, staff, and students
- Jul
- 05

Chromebooks aren’t like other laptops. They run Chrome OS, an operating system made by Google. With Chromebooks, educators and students can deepen classroom connections and foster more meaningful learning experiences, from anywhere, anytime. Read more on how you can find the right device for you, your students, and staff. Basic Classroom Use Learning Anywhere Advanced […]
read moreHow interactive learning will shape the classrooms of the future
- Jul
- 01

The competition for students’ wandering attention is steeper than ever. Snapchatting has replaced note passing, and push notifications distract from even the most interesting lessons. For most students, mobile phones and electronic devices are the centre of their budding universe. But that can actually work to a teacher’s advantage. The classrooms of tomorrow embrace tech, […]
read moreDevices Designed for all Learners
- Jun
- 28

Every student deserves a quality education, with the tools they need to explore, discover, create and achieve their full potential. Chromebooks help extend and expand the modern learning experience to more students, including those with disabilities and diverse approaches to learning. In classrooms around the world, Chromebooks are connecting students to the information they need, […]
read more5-Step Data Recovery Plan for Schools
- Jun
- 18

While big data continues to revolutionise the business world, schools are collecting and storing more personal data than ever before, especially when 1:1 learning enters the mix. This comes with the responsibility to protect that data in the event of a network malfunction or security breach and requires the capability to recover lost data in […]
read moreData privacy training is critical
- Jun
- 08

Somehow when we think about data security and privacy, we tend to look to technology solutions to minimise risks. And, while technology solutions are certainly part of the privacy equation, there’s another area of risk that must be addressed: people. Teach the teachers Staff members, instructors, students, and even parents can all be ‘weak links’ […]
read moreNew Google Meet features
- May
- 06

Google’s priority with Meet is to make sure meetings are safe and secure. Last year they launched a number of tools to help with this, including security controls so only intended participants are let into meetings and advanced safety locks to block anonymous users and let teachers control who can chat and present within a […]
read moreRecord a PowerPoint presentation with audio and video
- Feb
- 04

Create your power point When complete, click Slide Show > Record from Beginning This will now put the presentation into “recording mode” When ready, click RECORD in top left corner This will start the recording and you can start presenting (including using the annotation pens) Click through the presentation until you get to the end […]
read moreHow to create a simple assignment in Google Classroom
- Jan
- 08
- Posted by Shree Deb
- Posted in Blog, Google, Google Classroom

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
- Posted by Shree Deb
- Posted in Blog, FAQs, Troubleshooting

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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