Please find important information about online classes below.
Below are requirements for your online classes:
- Google Classroom is used for communication, collaboration and sharing study materials. Both teachers and students can make postings in Google Classroom which can be shared with all participants.
- Google Meet is use for video communication between students and teachers; it is vitally important that you access the online classroom sessions delivered by the teacher using this video communications app, as participation will go towards your attendance.
- Google Doc is a real-time collaboration and document authoring tool. Multiple users can edit a document at the same time. Google Docs is also used for assignments so very important you have this available on your device.
- Learn English Now (ReallyEnglish) is an additional learning platform which supports flexible self-study for students, it can also compliment your online classes via Google Classroom and Hangout Meet. You will receive a separate registration email sent directly to your @ibat.ie Gmail account.
- Reliable Mobile Phone to participate in the online classes you will need a reliable phone with a working microphone. You will also need to interact online with your teachers and classmates, so if your phone is faulty it’s important that you invest in a replacement phone as a matter of urgency.
You cannot access your Google Classroom or Google Meet with a personal email account, it must always be an @ibat.ie Google account. The @ibat.ie account needs to open and active before you access your Google Classroom or Google Meet.
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GOOGLE MOBILE APPS VERSION
If are using the Mobile Apps version it’s very important that your @ibat.ie account is setup on your phone, otherwise you will be asked for a code when trying to access your Google Classroom or Google Meet link.
Please make sure the following is completed using the instructions below:
- Add and setup your @ibat.ie Google account on your phone.
- Ensure this account is active and selected when accessing your Google Classroom or Google Meet.
- Always use the designated Google Meet link at the top of your Google Classroom, otherwise, you will be asked for a code to access.
The instructions below will help you select the correct Google Apps for your phone.
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM MOBILE APP
If you are using your mobile phone or a tablet you will need to download the Google Classroom App below.
It is important that you add your @ibat.ie Google Account to your phone when accessing the Google Classroom App.
Please enter the Google Gmail/Classroom/Meet username and password at the top of this email.
Android - Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.classroom&hl=en
iOS - Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-classroom/id924620788
Again, please remember to always use your @ibat.ie Google account, this needs to be selected before you access your Google Classroom.
If using the Google Classroom App, there should be a Google Meet video icon link at the very top, the icon looks like a camera. Please click this icon to join your Google Meet Online Class with your teacher and classmates.
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GOOGLE MEET APP
If you are using your mobile phone or a tablet you will also need to download the Google Classroom App below.
Android - Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.meetings&hl=en_IE
iOS - Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hangouts-meet-by-google/id1013231476
!!!Very Important – You cannot access your Google Meet with a personal Gmail account, it must be an @ibat.ie account. Always ensure your own @ibat.ie account is used and selected before you join the Google meeting, if the current account is not an @ibat.ie account just use the switch account option at the top right of the Google Meet App.
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GOOGLE DOCS APP
It is also a good idea to download the full version of Google Docs App.
Android - Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs&hl=en_IE
iOS - Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-docs-sync-edit-share/id842842640
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IBAT LANGUAGE (LEARNENGLISH/REALLYENGLISH) APP
You can download the LearnEnglish mobile app from the links below.
A registration email will be sent to your @ibat.ie Gmail account, so please ensure you check you @ibat.ie inbox for the registration email and instructions.
Please note, when you register you will be creating a new account which is different to your Google account, so please do not try to login to the LearnEnglish App with your Google password as it will not work. A new password will be created by you when you register.
Android - Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reallyenglish.learn_english_now
iOS -Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-english-now/id1475769172
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IBAT PORTAL CHECK ATTENDANCE ONLINE
To check your attendance online, please login to the IBAT Portal using the link below
http://intranet.ibat.ie/ibat-college-portal.html
In the top left of the screen enter the same Google @ibat.ie username and password first sent to you.
After you login to the Portal there will be several online supports and services available.
Please click the "Class Attendance" button and follow the instructions, you will then see your attendance.
Please allow 4 working days to update your attendance at the end of week
If you encounter any issues, please contact the Online Support Team at: online.support@ibat.ie
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** IMPORTANT - DOWNLOAD AND VIEW THIS DOCUMENT:
You can also download and review the student instruction guide below.
https://www.ibat.ie/DOWNLOADS/CLASSROOM/GOOGLE_CLASSROOM_STUDENT_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
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