Boardworks Animated PowerPoints in Google Slides
Hi all, This is my first post on EduGeek, so I'm hoping I do everything right! Basically at the school I attend I am a Digital Leader. I have received a request from a member of staff in science that...
View ArticleRIP ActivInspire
RIP ActivInspire - Source (https://www.prometheanworld.com/en-gb/news-events/news/activinspire-users-important-software-migration-news) ---Quote--- _*ActivInspire Users: Important Software Migration...
View ArticleOpen Awards On Screen testing
We are looking to use Open Awards On Screen testing for some of our entry level exams, anyone had any experience of this positive or negative and is there anything I should watch out for as I would...
View ArticleMySQL DB for Student ICT Curriculum
Hi all, An ICT teacher has asked me to installed MySQL in his IT suite for the students to create their own DBs. There are a number of issues with this including lack of Admin rights that students have...
View ArticleEclipse Library System moved to hosted and now very slow
We have recently moved from onsite Eclipse which was always fine using the old Silverlight interface. Never really had a problem with it but sales convinced our Liberians to move across as the new...
View ArticleAdobe Captivate
Afternoon All, I wonder if anyone here has used Adobe Capitivate to produce lesson/teaching materials. It looks great and I have downloaded the 30 day demo version to try and make some resources. I...
View ArticleHeritage Cirqa - Services problem
So we are upgrading our Library from Heritage to Heritage Cirqa. We did the trial as they suggest etc. and now want to complete the upgrade. Following their instructions, with them actually remoting in...
View ArticleHow to deploy free education versions of Autodesk software (Maya, Motion...
Half their websites seem to only work in IE, so just use that. Go to https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all Click on a product and Create Account Select School IT Administrator Install...
View ArticleMonkeyJam [" Not a Valid Integer] problem
Morning all, Strange problem this one, hoping someone can help and/or has experience with it. We've starting to use MonkeyJam recently and its working really well, expect for when it comes to loading...
View ArticleInternal Video Calling Software
One of my primary schools wants to do a lesson where the kids video call each other. I'd prefer not to use Skype or anything that requires me to unblock things for the lesson or requires a login. Does...
View ArticleClassroom Mode for Minecraft
anyone got any experience with this. Ive been asked to install it on the teachers pc no problem its an msi but i cant seem to get it to work. If i run it as a teacher as soon as you log in it just...
View ArticleSMART Notebook 11 issue
Having an issue with SMART Notebook 11. when some teachers launch the application it does not load, i get windows is not responding and then it crashes. If i right click it run as administrator (enter...
View ArticleExam WritePad - NEW VERSION 2.0.8.9
Hi Folks, *You all will need this version going into exam season*, please notes below: *Fixed* - Finally found why page numbering was still incorrectly being displayed on print outs, this has now been...
View ArticleVisual Studio Community Silent/Offline Install
Hey, I'm trying to figure out how to deploy the community edition of Visual Studio, however the only version I can find is the community version which is a web installer. I've tried the switches that...
View ArticleRead & Write equivilant for MATHS
We have purchased Read & Write software which seems like a work of genius from the little usage i've had. However, all things have limitations. Our SEN students will be using Read & Write this...
View ArticleNetsupport/RM Tutor - students bypassing lock
It seems some of our students have noticed that when their screen is locked, they can put the computer to sleep then wake it back up again and have restored access. I guess this is something to do with...
View ArticleMusic departments in your school
Hi all I am interested to hear what software and hardware you are using in your Music department in your school. We are both a secondary school and sixth form college and we have a mixed bag of Cubase...
View ArticleISAMS data visualization
Hi all, I am about to start a job for a private British school in Abu Dhabi this August. Is there any advice or case studies of anyone using tools to build dashboards SLT, admin or finance for quick...
View ArticleNeed a Free Slideshow Maker and DVD Burner
Looking for a free alternative to Photo Story for teachers that want to create slideshows, and preferably something that includes DVD authoring ability. Photostory only saves in WMV so thats a pain...
View ArticleMLS portable Barcode readers
Does anyone have experience of portable barcode readers? Our librarian normally hires one but hit upon the idea of buying our own. For the cost of hiring we would save money within 18 months using the...
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