Before you are able to take advantage of the web services provided by Trinity, you must make sure that your device is successfully connected to the school's Wi-Fi. Below is a short tutorial displaying how to connect a new device to thr internet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your TGS Account 

Google Apps for Education includes dozens of critical security features specifically designed to keep student data safe, secure and in their control. Data belongs to the student, and Apps tools offer complete control over sharing settings.  Essentially Google Apps for Education is an integrated content creation, communication and collaboration solution. 

Google Apps for Education will allow Trinity students to:

> Login to their Chromebooks and download applications from the web store.
> Unlimited secure storage on Google Drive
> Access Google Docs, Presentations and Spreadsheets (online Microsoft Office alternative)
> Create blogs and websites with default internal access (viewable to students and staff only).
> Create and publish videos to YouTube with default internal access (viewable to students and staff only).
> Access and edit their documents from anywhere in the world.

Software

Chromebooks are only part of our solution to enhance learning.  All students will have access to a suite of online tools and services.  All boys will remain responsible for the applications on their devices.  Families are free to install any other applications from the Chrome Web Store.

Web based software

Canvas

Canvas is a Learning Management System that can be accessed from any web enabled device. Canvas allows students access to learning materials, discussion boards and class announcements. Students may also view and submit assignments, access their marks,  feedback and collaborate with their peers.

 

Below is a short video displaying how to get to canvas from your BYO Device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Google Apps for Education

Google Apps for Education provide the default software on a Chromebook. Key tools in the productivity suite include Google Docs for word processing, Google Slides for presentations and Google Sheets for spreadsheets.  All Google tools include built in collaboration functions allowing students to share and edit files in real time. All content on the Chromebook is stored in the student’s Google Drive, a secure unlimited cloud based storage space.

Office 365

Office 365 delivers the Outlook student e-mail service managed by Trinity Grammar School.  Additionally, it provides web based access to Office Online, a suite containing Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneDrive access. 

Chrome Web Store

The Chrome Web Store is Google's online app store for the Chromebook.  Thousands of web apps can be found in the Chrome Web Store.  By using your Google Apps for Education account, Google by default, will present educational apps when accessing the web store.

 

 

The Arthur Holt Library

In 2015, The Arthur Holt Library will transition to an iCentre model to better support the increased digital needs of the School.  Some online services offered by the library include:

LibGuides

LibGuides is an online service run by the library staff providing subject specific content that is curated to support the curriculum. LibGuides can be access by visiting: www.trinity.nsw.libguides.com

Databases

The library subscribes to a number of premium databases containing journal articles, images, videos and more.  A full list can be found on the library’s LibGuide.  Some resources include:

> World Book Student
> JSTORE
> ANZRC
> Oxford Reference
> Echo
> Gale by Cengage Learning
> Naxos Music Library

Destiny Quest 

Trinity Grammar School's book, eBook, audiobook, video and multimedia collection. Students are able to access and search the School’s library catalogues for each campus online.

eLending

The library provides an eBook and eAudiobook lending facility that can be accessed anywhere, any time, and on any device.  eLending facilities can be accessed via the LibGuide homepage.

ClickView Online 

ClickView Online allows students to access the School’s ClickView media library on their devices.  ClickView offers a wide range of educational video libraries as well as TV recordings