| Apple ID: |
Username for Apple that is associated with the iTunes store and iCloud. |
| TextbookHub: |
TextbookHub is an eBook system designed specifically for schools. It brings new life in the educational process allowing for rich interactions between students and teachers. |
| eBook: |
An "electronic" book which is usually just a digital edition of a text. eBooks may contain interactive elements not present in printed text, such as videos, and many come with an audio element so that the book can be read to the user. |
| Find My iPad: |
A service provided by Apple that gives the location of Apple devices including iPads and iPhones. In order for Find My iPad to work, the device must be on, with location services turned on. |
| ActivationLock: |
Find My iPad includes a feature called Activation Lock that is designed to prevent anyone else from using your device if it's ever lost or stolen. Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you turn on Find My iPad. With Find My iPad Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password will be required before anyone can: (1) Turn off Find My iPhone on your device, (2) Erase your device, (3) Reactivate and use your device. This can help you keep your device secure, even if it's in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My iPad turned on. |
| G Suite for Education: |
A suite of services hosted by Google for education purposes. Belen student emails are hosted through G Suite for Education. The login also allows access to additional resources such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides. |
| GradeCam: |
The GradeCam student portal allows students to take assessments online, have access to scores, and view correct and incorrect answers. |
| iCloud Backup: |
If enabled, iCloud automatically backs up your device over Wi-Fi every day while it is turned on, locked, and connected to a power source as long as you have available space on iCloud. You automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you run out of space, you can upgrade your storage. You can also manage your storage space by deleting photos or videos, or deleting files stored in iCloud. A student can recover his data if he loses or damages his iPad, if he has an iCloud backup. Students should periodically check that their device is backing up to iCloud. For more information about what is backed up visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4859. |
| Location services: |
A feature on the iPad that allows identification of the iPad’s location. Students are required to turn ON Location Services for the purposes of iCloud and Find my iPhone. Users can set preferences on whether or not to allow additional apps to access their location. |
| My Belen: |
My Belen is a secure, learning management system that emphasizes content, creativity, and community. You can view grades for your classes, view your schedule, progress reports, report cards & disciplinary record. My Belen will extend the borders of the classroom into the home and community while providing a safe and secure environment to support learning. Teachers use My Belen to disseminate information such as syllabi, homework and assignments, and to schedule activities such as quizzes or discussions. |
Notability:
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Required note-taking App for all Belen students. This App facilitates note-taking as well as the uploading of documents to be edited by students. Students can take notes by typing or handwriting. The App allows for backup to iCloud and Google Drive. |
