Printing Problem - Backend Failed

Now that you are back on campus you might get the "Backend failed" message when trying to print. There is a simple solution to this on your new MacBook that you can do in a few seconds. 

1. Click the ISKL logo at the top of your screen and select Install Software...

2 Click on Scripts and then to the right of Backend Failed click Uninstall.

3. When the button changes to Install, click it. Wait until the install finishes and try printing again.

Sidecar

How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your laptop

Instructions from Apple

What you need:

• A laptop

• An iPad (Is your iPad compatible?)

• An Apple ID

• You must be signed into your Apple ID on both your laptop and iPad

Steps

1. Sign into your Apple ID on your laptop and iPad

2. Make sure both devices are turned on.

3. On your laptop, open System Preferences

4. Click Sidecar
   
   
   

5. Under Connect to click Select Device

   

6. Find the name of your iPad and click on it. 

7. Now you can then drag windows over to the iPad screen.

For more options about setting up your screens go to Displays in System Preferences to arrange the screens to your liking.

New Kiosk for MacBooks

Your ISKL Teach Team has made it very easy for you to update software and download apps on your new MacBook Pro. At the top of your screen you will see an ISKL logo like the one below. If you click on it and then click Install Software you will see what you can install from the kiosk.

You are able to install software updates, like Zoom or an updated macOS without using the App Store or having an Apple ID. You also have the ability to uninstall some software and run scripts like "Backend Falied." When on campus the Backend Failed script will fix your printing problem when you receive the Backend Failed message.  

Please note that if you update MacOS from the kiosk it takes some time and runs in the background. Your laptop will restart when the update is done. It is recommended to do MacOS updates when you are finished using your computer for the day.

Add Icons to Slideshows and Docs

Looking for some great icons that you can use in your presentations? FLATICON has them, and they are free! Here's how to get them:

1. Open any Google Presentation (slideshow) or Google Doc

2. Click Add-ons

3. Search for flaticon

4. When you see the image below, click on it.

5. Click Install

6. Allow permission

Now you are ready to add images to your presentation. To add an icon to your presentation:

1. Click Add-ons > Icons for Slides & Docs > Start

2. Search for the type of icon you are looking for.

3. Click on the image you like, and click Insert 

*Pro tip: Below the icon you have searched for are other icons in the same style.

4. You can resize the image in your presentation.

Turn off automatic recordings in Zoom

To turn off the automatic recordings go to https://zoom.us/profile/setting?tab=recording and make sure that this setting is grey:

This will turn off the auto recording for all new meetings, but you may have to go into the meetings you have already set up and turn off the auto record for each meeting. The way you do this is to go to https://zoom.us/meeting#/upcoming where you will see your upcoming meetings. 

1. Hover over the meeting and click Edit. 

2. Select Edit all occurrences

3. Make sure Automatically record meeting is not checked..

Touch ID

Did you know that the on/off button on your new MacBook Pro is also a fingerprint reader? It is called Touch ID and can be used instead of typing in your password. It is my favorite new feature on this computer and if you haven't set it up yet, I recommend that you do. 

Here's how:

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Touch ID.

2. Click “Add Fingerprint,” enter your password, then follow the onscreen instructions.

You can add up to three fingerprints to your user account (your Mac can store up to five fingerprints total).

3. Click the checkboxes to select how you want to use Touch ID:

Explanations:

Unlocking your Mac: Use Touch ID to unlock this Mac when you wake it from sleep.

Apple Pay: Use Touch ID to complete purchases you make on this Mac using Apple Pay.

iTunes Store, App Store & Apple Books: Use Touch ID to complete purchases you make on this Mac from the Apple online stores.

Password AutoFill: Use Touch ID to automatically fill in user names and passwords and to automatically fill in credit card information when requested while using Safari and other apps.

Use Touch ID sensor for fast user switching: Use Touch ID to switch Mac user accounts.

Sharing Zoom recordings with students

1. When you start your class meeting, click Record > Record to the Cloud.

2. Stop recording at the end of the class

3. You will receive an email notification when the recording is ready to view.

4. Copy the link and password and share with students and/or parents.

Didn't receive the email? You can find all of your recordings at https://zoom.us/recording.

Please note that recordings are deleted after 30 days.

*You may wish to let parents know that the sharing of the class videos to ISKL students and parents is in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Malaysia. Sharing these videos to anyone other than ISKL parents and students is a violation of the PDPA. 

How to permanently change how your name is displayed in Zoom

1. Open the Zoom web page with zoom.us/signin using your desktop browser and log in to your Zoom account.

2. Select your profile at the left sidebar on the page.

3. This will take you to your profile page where you can edit details from your profile.

Click on edit next to your username.

4. Change your Display Name. This is the name that shows up in Zoom meetings.

IMPORTANT Seesaw (& other) Information

 Esteemed Colleagues,

As mentioned Friday, Seesaw classes will be live at 3:00 pm. 

IMPORTANT actions for teachers:

• If you need something changed, please email Sarah Chandran <schandran@iskl.edu.my> and CC me. Do not change any information, including class name or student names. 
• Do not add or delete any students. If there needs to be a change please email Sarah Chandran <schandran@iskl.edu.my> and CC me.
• Parents of returning students in grades 1-5 should be connected to their child from last year.
• Parents who are not connected should be invited (to their ISKL email). Click on the wrench, scroll down to Families, click on Invite Families, and add the email addresses.
• Only approve prent connections from an ISKL email address. This keeps us compliant with PDPA.
• When you are ready for your parents to be able to see your Seesaw class, click on the wrench, scroll down to Families, and turn on family access. (By default this should be turned off.)
• Seesaw grade level guides
• Seesaw help center

Information to share with students & parents:

• Students need to sign into Seesaw with Google using their ISKL email and password. This gives them access to all their classes.
• Parents have access to their child's email address and password in PowerSchool. You do too.
• Steps for the student to sign in:
  

1. Open the Seesaw CLASS app or go to https://app.seesaw.me/#/login
2. Tap/Click I'm a Student
3. Tap/Click Google/Email Sign In
4. Tap/Click Sign in with Google
5. Tap/Click Continue
6. Enter email
7. Enter password (if asked)
8. Student should be able to switch classes by tapping on their name.

Seesaw sign in for students

How to switch classes in Seesaw

If you would like to create a list of your students' email addresses and passwords, follow this tutorial and do not post the list or share with others. Please reach out to me and Max if you are having any troubles at all. We are happy to attend your class and help students through the sign in process.

In solidarity,

Steve & Max

Tech Update August 2021

 Esteemed Colleagues,

We hope everyone has had a restful time off and is ready to hit the ground running this year. We are looking forward to a great year collaborating with you in your classroom, the makerspace, and online. The tech team had a very busy summer preparing for the opening of school. Some of the highlights are:

• Purchase and preparation of 250 faculty laptops

• Reimaged and cleaned 610 iPads and 264 laptops

• Labeled all student devices with student information and packed them for distribution

• Seesaw classes from last year were archived and new classes created

There are a few changes and updates from the tech department this year. Those include:

• Max will be .5 in ES & .5 in HS this year. He will be available in the ES on all odd days.

• Parents will be completing an acceptable use agreement in PowerSchool acknowledging that they are responsible for damage and loss of school devices.

• Signing into PowerSchool through Google (see email from tech department).

• Student email and passwords are now accessible to you in PowerSchool. This is much more secure than sharing lists, and the tech department will no longer be doing this. Access email and password in PowerSchool by clicking on the backpack icon, then Select the student and click Select Screens then Demographics.

• There are some new features in Google Workspace that can be easily used for both planning and instruction, including interactive checklists and voting embedded in Google Docs.

• Seesaw has some updates coming soon. More on that when they are available.

Below are some important links that we think you will find useful:

• Seesaw 

• DO NOT CHANGE ANY INFORMATION (Student names, class names, adding or deleting students, etc.) 

• Only approve parents who are using their ISKL email. Fortunately, returning parents will already be attached to their child if they used Seesaw at ISKL last year.

• Getting started with Seesaw guides

• Help desk helpdesk.iskl.edu.my or helpdesk@iskl.edu.my

• Acceptable Use Policy/Responsible Use Agreement

• Max's calendar

• Steve's calendar

• How to send a Google Calendar invite

• How to book a space (physical location)

• ISTE Standards for Students

• ISTE Standards for Educators

In solidarity,

Steve & Max

How To Use Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator Website & download links

Teacher & Parent Instructions

Getting Started

Tutorial Videos

 

Getting Started with EdPuzzle

Here is a self-paced workshop that was delivered February 15, 2021.

Downloading Apps From The App Portal

ISKL supports our students by purchasing all needed apps for our students. We legally distribute the apps via Filewave and our App Portal. Follow the instructions below if you need to download apps.