Information Learning Technology

As part of the two year rollover plan, over the past three weeks all boys in years 5, 9 and 11 will have received a new Mac Book Air or Pro, the Year 7s received theirs at the end of last year, and all boys with laptops should now also have a Time Machine backup drive. Time machines are an important part of laptop maintenance, allowing the Tech Centre to support the boys in their learning journey, whilst allowing the boys to take responsibility for their data. We recommend backups be done at least one a week as Time Machines are used to restore the boys' data in case of a computer malfunction or loss. The more frequent the backup the quicker the boys will return to full productivity in using their laptop.

In the continued support of boys and teachers, 1° coaches are running lunchtime Mac101 workshops where boys are able ask questions about, and receive instruction on, using their laptops including learning how to use the different applications. The workshop timetable can be found here.

Parents are able to book specialised ILT workshops on such topics as understanding the Scotch systems, and managing laptops at home. The workshop details can be found here.

Any important Scotch information can be found at home.scotch.wa.edu.au and the links contained there, but should you have any concerns regarding computer usage and technology I, as ILT Curriculum Manager can be contacted on 9383 6897 or nspadaccini@scotch.wa.edu.au.