Educational Hardware & Software
Hi Guys & Gals, I just wondered if anyone out there provides I.T. Support for educational institutions. We do as well mainly primary schools. These schools in terms of educational hardware mainly...
View ArticleRequest: Adobe CS6 installation media/files
Has anyone got a copy of the installation media/files for Adobe CS6 please? We have a licence but the software files are in RM package form and we've now got shot of RM (wahoo). Many thanks in advance Dan
View ArticleAdvice on DT software in use
I'm trying to find out what software other schools are using in their DT departments. Amongst others, we are still running Corel Draw X3 (yikes!) and Solidworks 2013 (another yikes!). Neither of these...
View ArticleScratch 3.6 on Windows 10
We have recently updated our computers to windows 10, Scratch 3.6 Desktop is installed but we are now having issues running it. Students try and load work and most of the time it works, but we have had...
View ArticleGoogle - saving your changes is taking longer than usual...
Hi, WeÂ’ve been experiencing issues with Google Docs/Slides for a while... when a student inserts an image into a Google Doc, or Google Slides presentation, it shows that itÂ’s saving the changes, but...
View Article[Creative Cloud] Unable to manage active sessions
Hi, We currently have 500 named (user) licences for Creative Cloud and we are using Google SSO (Federated Login via SAML) as our account creation / management method. Students can use creative cloud in...
View ArticlePromethean to Clever Touch
What is the most efficient method to perform a switch from using Promethean ActivInspire to Clevertouch Lynx boards, in terms of IWB files? A school has approached me with this issue, as theyÂ’ve...
View ArticleApp Inventor 2
We use App Inventor 2 in a school environment connecting using the emulator. It says we need to update the companion, previously I have updated logged on as admin and it then works for whoever logs on...
View ArticleMiddle school suggestions for coding/STEAM
Hello is anyone wishing to throw a few suggestions for coding / STEAM in the middle school? We will probably be purchasing ROBO Wunderkind for Primary School
View ArticleWJEC Surpass
Hello! Anyone else having an issue with the WJEC Surpass secure client? Installed to workstation and on first run it will check for updates. Reports back that it has been updated and the application...
View ArticlePhotos app not working (Windows 10) - alternatives for younger children?
Hi all We are having a nightmare in our Primary Computing lab with the Windows 10 Photos app not working on half the computers - seems to be user-dependent too, with it working for some users and not...
View ArticleRD Works Error message
Greetings forum, I'm hoping some amung you may have some laser cutter knowledge and might be able to help me out. The attached image is take from RD Works as you will see. We don't know what the...
View ArticleFacilities Management Software
Hello We are looking at investing in a facilities mangement software for our Trust. Does anyone have recommendations? Thanks
View Article2Simple Software
Silly Question I know, but just wondering if anyone has set up the 2Simple Suite on Windows 10, or even if it's possible? Maybe using the Win 7 installs?
View ArticleJunior Librarian CSV Import
Hi We have an ancient version of Junior Librarian from 2013, Version 3.2.2.31 Is there a way to get round the import csv from CD-Rom or shall we finally retire the software ! Thanks EDIT - I've not...
View ArticleMinecraft Education - Hosted Server?
Afternoon, I am looking at starting an eSports / Games club at school. One of the games is MC Education. We have installed the trial, all runs well although i'd like to have our own server. Does anyone...
View ArticleAppshed - No communication
Is anyone using Appshed and having issues getting hold of anyone in Support? We were due for renewal and paid the invoice but Appshed has not been reactivated for us and I have sent several emails to...
View Articlestaff rota software
Can anyone recommend some staff rota type software, preferably free / cheap :) E.g to plan school staff cover during corona virus. Currently teaching staff on 3 week rota: week one in school, week two...
View ArticleBreakfast clubs and afterschool clubs software
I've been looking at software to help us deal with managing these clubs and the payments that come with it. We're currently with ParentMail and don't like the way they have proposed. So looking to...
View ArticleAvtiView on Chromebook?
Hello! I use an ActiView in my classroom. I got a bunch of cords and adaptors to hook it up to my Chromebook now that I'm teaching from home, but nothing I try seems to recognize it as a document...
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