In response to our IT training feedback, we have once again updated this and added a new section on some relevant mobile web services. Please note, these are only suggested Apps, mentioned to us from Kindergarten teachers. This list is not exhaustive nor authoritative. Please check the suitability of these apps for your intended purpose.
In our training course Introduction to KIM, we cover how to format the .csv template to upload multiple child enrolments for a Single Service in KIM. If you have enrolment information ready in a spreadsheet, using the template may be quicker than entering enrolments individually in KIM. The data needs to be in a specific
The iTunes program allows you to import CDs, manage and play music on your desktop computer. Once you have imported your music into iTunes you can create playlists of your favourite songs, to suit a theme or particular mood. You can play them on the computer or copy the playlist to an iPad, to play
If you have completed our ‘Create a Children’s Portfolio' course you will be familiar with the idea of a template. A template is a sample document with a predefined layout for images, text and font style. Templates save you time when making several similar documents. Microsoft Word lets you save a copy of any word
Anyone can type words into Google and get a list of results, but are they the best results? When you want to find information on the Internet, here are a few tips for searching more effectively, for better results. Choose the right search engine There are different types of search engines including Web search engines
Our ‘iPads in the Kindergarten' course introduces creating portfolio documents on the iPad using Pages. Pages App is a word processor designed specifically for the iPad. It doesn’t come built into the iPad; it is a paid App that can be found in the Apps store. We have created some new sample templates in Apple
Your computer won’t start, the screen goes blank, the program freezes, error messages pop up on the screen and you don’t know why. Sound familiar? Most people have experienced a problem with the computer or will at some point. When a problem occurs, don’t panic! Try these basic troubleshooting techniques to identify the problem. Basic
Guided Access is a setting that allows you to temporarily lock an iPad into one App at a time. This is particularly useful if you are using the iPad with children; they can stay focused on the activity and won’t be able to exit the game or access other features of the iPad until you
What is Evernote? Evernote is a free program designed for note-taking and note-sharing. A note can be text, a web page, a photo or even an audio recording. Evernote is installed as software on your computer or an App on your smart phone or tablet. Using an Internet connection it can sync your notes across
The mouse scroll wheel is located in the middle of the left and right buttons of your mouse. It’s commonly used for easy scrolling up and down through a document or web page but has a few other functions when using it as a third button. Using the mouse scroll wheel; In the web browser;
