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The applications below are suggestions to assist individuals in the use of devices in an educational context.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a collection of software that helps you create documents, spreadsheets and presentations, etc. At WCCS All Students have access to Microsoft Office 365. With the schools Microsoft 365 license students are able to install Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. on up to 5 devices.
Please refer to the instructions below on how to install Microsoft Office 365 on you BYOD device. Note that you will need Admin access to install Microsoft Office 365 on your device.
Installing Microsoft Office 365 on Windows
Installing Microsoft Office 365 on Windows
To install Microsoft Office 365 on a Windows PC, follow the instructions below.
Go to www.office.com and click the sign in button. Then on the sign in page use your WCCS email address and password to sign in.
On the Microsoft 365 home page in the top right corner click the 'Install and more' button, then in the dropdown box click 'Install Microsoft 365 apps'
On the 'My account' page click the Install Office button under 'Office app & Devices'. Once the download is complete open the install file. This will install office in the background.
Installing Microsoft Office 365 on MacOS
Installing Microsoft Office 365 on MacOS
To install Microsoft Office 365 on a Windows PC, follow the instructions below.
Open the App store and search for "Microsoft 365", then find the Microsoft 365 result press "View".
Then on the "Microsoft 365" page press "Get".
If prompted, press the "Install" button.
Next a Apple Sign in box will appear. Sign in using your Apple ID account. NOTE: This is your own personal apple account not a WCCS account.
After logging in, the apps will begin installing. This may take serveral minutes.
Once the apps have been installed, press open on one of them.
This will then open a windows that says "Get started with Microsoft 365". In this window select "Already have a subscription? Sign in".
Then on the Microsoft Sign in Window. Enter your WCCS email and then press "Next". On the password page enter your WCCS password and press "Sign in".
After logging in Microsoft 365 should be activated on your device and you should now be able to use the Microsoft 365 apps.
iPad
iPad
To access Office 365 from an iOS device, start by installing the Microsoft 365 mobile apps bundle from the App Store.
Once the app has been installed, sign in using your WCCS email address and password.
You will now be able to use Office apps on your iPad.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud
The Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is a collection of software used for graphics design, video editing, web development, photography and more. At WCCS ALL high school students have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. With the school's Adobe licence you can install the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite on up to two devices however you will only be able to use Creative Cloud on one drive at a time.
Please refer to the instructions below on how to install Adobe Creative Cloud on your BYOD device. You WILL NEED Admin access on your device to install this software.
Installing Adobe Creative Cloud
Installing Adobe Creative Cloud
These instructions are for both Windows and Mac.
Go to the Adobe Creative Cloud website, the link can be found here. Then on the Adobe website click on the 'Download Creative Cloud' button located in the middle of the page.
Once the Adobe Creative Cloud install files has downloaded, go to the download folder of your computer and open the install files.
After opening the Creative Cloud install file click the 'Continue' button, this will then take you to an Adobe Sign in page.
If it doesn't take you to a sign in page, Adobe has signed you in already, if this happens once the installation is complete on the Creative Cloud app in the top right-hand corner check to see if it has signed you in with right account, if not log out and log back in.
On the Adobe sign in page enter your school email and password. Do NOT click 'Continue with Google'. Doing so will create a problem with your account and you will need to contact the ICT staff to get it fixed.
Once you have signed in, Creative Cloud will start installing on your device, then after the installation is complete you will be able to start installing Adobe application on your device.
Installing Adobe Creative Cloud Applications
Installing Adobe Creative Cloud Applications
To install the Adobe Creative Cloud applications on your device, you must FIRST have installed Adobe Creative Cloud. If you do not have Adobe Creative Cloud on your computer please follow the instruction above before following the instructions below.
Locate the Adobe Creative Cloud app on your computer and open it.
After opening the Creative Cloud App on your device you will e able to see a list of the installed Adobe Application on your device (if any). If you scroll down you will be able to see a list of all the available Adobe applications you can download under the schools licence.
To install an Adobe Application, click the 'Install' button under the application you want to install. Once the application has been installed on your device you will recieve a notification saying it has been installed.
Email
Email
Use the email client on your device to access your school email to simplify the process of communication. The email program you use should be able to access email from an exchange server. For instructions in setting up WCCS email on your device see this how to guide.
Calendar
Calendar
Use a calendar app on your device to remind yourself of due dates, homework tasks and upcoming events for your school life. If the app allows it you could even consider creating a school calendar.
Google Drive and Classroom
Google Drive and Classroom
WCCS email addresses are also Google Apps enabled accounts. If you install the apps for Google drive stream and Google Classroom (Android / iOS) you are able to use your school email address and password to sign in.
Google Drive Stream will allow you to store files from your devices in the cloud. This will enable you to easily move files between your portable devices, the WCCS network and your home computers. We recommend that you do not use the cloud storage for any files which may contain sensitive or private information.
eBook Reader
eBook Reader
WCCS subscribes to the wheelers eplatform for ebooks. To download and read ebooks on your device we recommend the Wheelers ePlatform app. There is a guide to getting the ePlatform app to borrow ebooks from wheelers here. Once you have the app choose our school from the list available and then sign in using SSO with your school username and password.
Password Manager
Password Manager
An application like Lastpass or mSecure will allow you to create and secure passwords across multiple devices.
Security Software
Security Software
Despite the best precautions, no computing device can be guaranteed to remain free from virus. When connecting your electronic device to a network you should protect your data and device by installing security software.
Other Useful Apps
Other Useful Apps
Bible by LifeChurch.tv http://www.youversion.com/mobile
CIA World Fact Book (Various apps available)
Google Earth http://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/mobile.html
School A to Z by DEC http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/about/mobile-applications
Word Web English Dictionary http://wordweb.info/mobile.html
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