Interactive Exam Papers
A Student with specific needs is meant to have received interactive exam papers so they can complete the papers on their computer. When the files came on the morning of the exam from Pearson, they were...
View ArticleAbtutor v7 > v8 is it an easy transition?
Just got an email saying Abtutor v7 is EOL and will end before the end of August. Not a lot of notice but I guess that is in their interests. At the moment we are struggling to keep up with the...
View ArticleAdobe CC Automatically Update All Applications
Hello, I'm looking for a bit of advice before I start the rebuild of our Adobe CC software ready for the next academic year. We have had a recent security audit and it was noted that some Adobe apps...
View ArticleTouch Typing Application - Chromebooks - Primary School
I have a primary school that has asked for a Touch Typing application/package. They're a Google school and use Chromebooks. Ideally they want something that's free or low cost. Any recommendations of...
View ArticleSchool Policy Management System?
Good Afternoon, Our school is looking at how we can manage our policy documents easier, with an online system ideally, so that the governors can approve new policies easily enough. We're trying to find...
View ArticlePython Pygame
Hi all, Has anyone managed to actually get Pygame working correctly on a school network? Students can't access CMD so they can't import the libraries that way. We have PyScripter however, when I go to...
View ArticleSanako replacement?
We are looking at maybe seeing if there is something better than Sanako for our language labs. We are slowly moving away from "labs" but we've had Sanako forever.....and it's really expensive, costing...
View ArticleAnybody using Davinci Resolve in their schools? Can you hide the C:\
Hi all, We have GPOs in place for Windows to hide the c:/ etc. However we have installed Davinci Resolve, unfortunately it can see the C:/ any ideas if this can be hidden. I can find settings within...
View ArticleFMS Logo / MSWLogo Alternatives?
Hi, Just wondered if there are current alternatives to FMS Logo or MSWLogo software? As these date back to W95 era... I know these still 'work', but attempting to follow best practices (and Cyber...
View ArticleEPOS software
Hi, What do people use for their EPOS systems in secondary schools? We are looking for something that works with Parentpay and biometrics We currently use Sharp but they are very unreliable and the...
View ArticleScratch 2 Offline Editor and Lego WeDo 1.0
I work for a High School and we've taken on a Primary School. They have some old USB Lego WeDo 1.0 kits which they program with Scratch 2.0 (the later and online versions of Scratch don't do WeDo 1.0)...
View ArticleInventry - Changing MIS
We are changing MIS over the summer and have been quoted £150 by Inventry (not included in the support contract) to change it between the two. As far as we can tell, it's as simple and changing a few...
View ArticleSmart Notebook Free Version
Hello, does anyone know the current situation with a free version of Smart. We dont have any boards, we dont want to pay any money, but we need to cater for new staff coming in with Smart content from...
View ArticleEsports setup for classroom use
I have been asked to look at setting up "eSports" for classroom use. Potentially using Rocket League. Does anyone have any experience at doing this? Shared machine installs etc are all going to be...
View ArticleDoes anyone have experience with tootoot.co.uk
Does anyone have any experience with the tootoot site / app? https://tootoot.co.uk/ Our safeguarding lead is looking to trial it for a year and is looking for feedback in case there are any technical...
View ArticleWhat do you recommend - Cloud based Library software.
We're looking to replace our aged Heritage software. Ideally it will need to be web based with a online library, Google SSO. We're looking to use rfid cards for students. Our MIS is Bromcom, so...
View ArticleSign-In App & Net2 Proximity Cards
Hi All, We've recently purchased Sign-In App visitor management system, including the 'app-tap' proximity reader. It's all working really well in my testing. However, one pitfall I've come across is...
View ArticleRemote Software
Hi everyone, So we're currently using Impero EdPro for our remote management software in a MAT. But, we're looking for an alternative that can effectively allow us to do very similar activities (remote...
View ArticleAutomating attendance letters/emails - anything out there?
I left IT in education a few years ago so am somewhat out of touch with what's out there software-wise. I'm a Governor at my son's Primary School and they've asked me for recommendations on software...
View ArticleSmartNotebook 22 - Install Help
I have run through the Smart Install manager, opening the MSI, turning off a few things etc but with the gallery content/lesson toolkit folder (which I want just on a network share...
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