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Dealing with Large Videos

 One of the issues you may face when creating/publishing video is the size of file generated. Video can consume a large amount of storage space and prevent quick access. Fortunately, a neat app ' Handbrake ' exists that will allow you to make your video files manageable. Use the link above to download. The short video guide takes you through the steps involved in using the app.

Using GCSEPod

Recording of Getting Started with GCSEPod - 18 June 2020

Remote Learning Activities

Here are a series of short videos showcasing how staff are encouraging students and developing remote learning. The journey is an exciting one ....   

Adding Sound to a Movie after recording

Now anyone can be a sound engineer! One of the questions I have been asked is "how do I add sound to a movie?" You may need to do this to explain a process or describe events over several clips. Here's a quick and simple method using Google Meet. When recording a narration, do remember to mute the sound on your original movie. Below are 2 movie clips: "How to narrate a movie" takes you through the process using Google Meet Narrated Movie gives you the finished product as produced by using the present and record tools in Google Meet.

Keeping Safe Online - Have you been Pwned?

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Just what would the English language be without computers? Being 'pwned' happens when your details, eg email address, password, likes and dislikes are illegally downloaded. Many organisations suffer data breaches. This is not because their security is weak (this can of course be a reason). In the past Edmodo and Canva had user details stolen. Recently, mathway had 25,000,000 user details stolen. So what's the problem? Stolen user details are more often than not sold on the Dark Web. Once your details are traded they may be used to create accounts masquerading as you. An email loaded with a virus might be sent out in your name. That compromises a school system. Chances are that you use the same password for a range of accounts? If I know your password for an email account I might spend some time trying to break into your other accounts. If I can spot you on Facebook, for example, I might have a go at using your password. If I'm succesful I might just post an outrageous c

Using Equations in Google Docs

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The ability to produce neat looking, and correct, equations crosses a number of subjects not least maths, science and engineering. Google Docs has a useful and easy to use equation builder that will enable you and your students to create equations rapidly that could look something like this:

Creating and Managing Google Classroom Assignments

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