Teachers vs Technology

How can you improve your online platforms skills?

Improving Online Platforms Skills Ideas

Ways to improve your online platforms skills include:

1. For Google, if you have any questions or are unsure about a feature, you can use their Google website (support.google.com) to help you
2. For Zoom, if you have any questions or are unsure about a feature, you can use their Zoom Support website (support.zoom.us) to help you
3. Being tutored by someone who commonly uses these online platforms (e.g. Gmail) and is confident when using them
4. Keep using the online platform (e.g. Google Drive) as it will help you become more confident

What is the best way to manage your files?

File Idea

A hierarchy of folders is important, here is an example:

1. Year that it was created (i.e. 2022)
2. Subject it is for (e.g. Digital)
3. Year level it is for (i.e. Year 13)
4. Standard it is part of (i.e. 91903)
5. Different sections of the standard (i.e. Website Development)

How do you convert paper to be accessible online?

Converting Online Idea

There are a few ways to convert to online, here is an example:

1. Scan or photograph the paper using a printer, scanning website/app, phone etc
2. When complete, save it to your files or drive or cloud
3. Convert it to whatever type of file you are after (i.e. pdf, jpg, png etc)
4. If uploading, upload it to wherever you want it to be uploaded to (i.e. Google Classroom)

How can you improve your awareness of errors?

Error Awareness Ideas

If any error occurs, try resetting your device or talking to an IT expert. Other common errors include:

1. Wifi isn't connecting: Make sure you are in the range of the router.-> Try resetting your device -> Talk to an IT Expert

2. Printer isn't printing: Make sure that the printer is on, connected to the internet and has paper/ink -> Check if pages are in the printer queue -> Print a test page -> Restart the device/printer -> Clear the printing queue and try again -> Talk to an IT Expert

How can you prevent errors?

Error Prevention Ideas

Ways to prevent errors include:

1. Keep your device's systems up to date
2. Stop visiting bad websites
3. Don't open sketchy emails
4. Don't download or install any dangerous files, apps or programs
5. Cleanup and defrag your hard disk
6. Download antivirus software (i.e. Microsoft Defender)

How else can you improve your technological skills?

Technological Improvement Idea

Other ways to improve your technological skills include:

1. Practice what you know (i.e. using online platforms)
2. Search for answers online (i.e. Google)
3, Enrol in technological improvement courses (i.e. through schools and universities)
4. One on one tutoring with someone who's confident using technology (i.e. family, friends)