Tuesday, October 21, 2008
TIS In The News
The International School of Macao is highlighted in the latest issue of "Exchange", published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. The article focuses on the recent development of the education sector in Macau and the many benefits TIS provides current and prospective students. Click here to view the article.
Monday, October 13, 2008
CTS Photo Students Showcase Their Work
A special exhibit showcasing the work of CTS photo students will be held in the Secondary Library at TIS this week. The show, entitled "Urban Ingredients: Exhibiting Cultural Composition," will be on display from 8:30-4 p.m. on October 15, 16 and 17. A special opening will be held on Wednesday, October 15 from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Community Day Postponed
Due to the rainy forecast, Community Day on Saturday, October 4th has been postponed until the following Saturday, October 11th.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
New Library System More User-Friendly
A new library circulation system implemented over the summer months has made TIS' primary and secondary libraries much more user-friendly. The change-over involved weeks of bar-coding thousands of books and other resources, but the hard work has paid off in a big way.
Not only is the new software program compatible with the school's Mac computers (unlike the previous system), it's also web-based, so teachers don't have to be in the library to actually use the system. They can access information from their classrooms, at home or anywhere. That option will also be available to TIS students in the very near future. One of the most important benefits, however, is the system's search capability which makes the retrieval of information a snap for even the youngest students. A topic search using the new system will reveal every available resource in the TIS libraries. The program also provides links to approved websites where students can find additional information about their topic. Thanks to the new system, school librarian Ms Doucette has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who now use the libraries on a regular basis. "My biggest problem is emptying the library at 4 p.m. Isn't that a nice problem to have?"
Not only is the new software program compatible with the school's Mac computers (unlike the previous system), it's also web-based, so teachers don't have to be in the library to actually use the system. They can access information from their classrooms, at home or anywhere. That option will also be available to TIS students in the very near future. One of the most important benefits, however, is the system's search capability which makes the retrieval of information a snap for even the youngest students. A topic search using the new system will reveal every available resource in the TIS libraries. The program also provides links to approved websites where students can find additional information about their topic. Thanks to the new system, school librarian Ms Doucette has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who now use the libraries on a regular basis. "My biggest problem is emptying the library at 4 p.m. Isn't that a nice problem to have?"
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