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Why Schools Need Proactive IT Support for the New School Year

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As the new 2024 school year starts, education institutions across Western Australia are getting busy with preparations. From updating curriculums to ensuring all facilities are up to par, there’s a lot that goes into making a new school year successful. Yet, amidst these numerous activities, one crucial element sometimes gets thrown to the backseat – IT Support. This is surprising considering our increasing reliance on digital tools and resources in the education sector. It’s time we bring this critical aspect to the forefront and understand its importance in shaping a successful school year.

Proactive IT support, in particular, can play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience. Gone are the days when IT was merely about fixing malfunctioning computers or resolving network issues. Today, with the integration of technology in every facet of education, IT support has evolved into a crucial pillar that holds up the structure of modern education. It’s not just about solving problems anymore; it’s about anticipating them and preventing disruptions that can impact the learning process. And it’s not just students who benefit from this. Teachers, too, find their roles enriched and eased by a robust IT infrastructure that runs smoothly, allowing them to focus on what they do best – teaching.

The Advantages of Proactive IT Support

Let’s start by understanding what proactive IT support means. It implies anticipating and addressing IT issues even before they occur or escalate. It’s about maintaining a constant vigilance over the digital infrastructure of a school and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

One of the primary advantages of proactive IT support is the prevention of downtime. When IT systems fail, classes can get disrupted, impacting the productivity of both students and teachers. A proactive IT team can identify potential problems early and fix them before they cause havoc.

Next, comes the enhanced security. A robust IT support system ensures that all data, including sensitive student and staff information, are adequately protected against cyber threats. Regular updates, patches, and security checks are part of this proactive model.

Lastly, there’s the benefit of cost-effectiveness. While it may seem like a substantial initial investment, proactive IT support reduces the risk of expensive repairs and data recovery. By catching issues early, schools can avoid the cost associated with system breakdowns and data breaches.

 

Our Solutions and Services

As a leading IT company in Western Australia, we understand the unique needs and challenges faced by schools. Our comprehensive IT support solutions are designed to help educational institutions transition smoothly into the new school year.

Our services include onsite managed support, remote monitoring and maintenance, support desk, and other personalised solution depending on your needs. We believe in empowering schools through technology and aim to create a seamless and secure digital environment conducive to learning and teaching.

In addition, we provide training for teachers to familiarise them with new technologies, ensuring they can leverage these tools effectively in their teaching process. Our team is always ready to adapt and innovate according to the changing needs of your school.

Get Started Today

Embrace the new school year with confidence. Equip your school with proactive IT support and create a robust and reliable digital infrastructure that enhances the learning experience for students and makes teaching more efficient for educators.

Don’t let IT glitches interrupt the flow of knowledge. Contact us today to learn more about how we can tailor our services to meet your school’s specific needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Classroom-Ready VR Solution

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The Classroom-Ready VR Solution

 



ClassVR, the world-recognised virtual reality solution designed specifically for education, provides everything your school needs to implement VR into the classroom.

 

From stand-alone headsets to 1000’s of curriculum-aligned VR & AR content, teachers can create fully immersive and engaging lessons all while staying in control of their students, the devices, the instruction AND the content, all with simple teacher controls.

 

From the deep depths of the ocean to flying through the solar system, your students can experience things that previously they could only imagine, all from the safety of the classroom. Book a demonstration below to see how ClassVR can be implemented in your school’s curriculum.

 

 

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Cyber Savvy Educator and Proactive Teaching Strategies

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Australia’s leading educational technology evangelist, Trent Ray is behind the latest cyber safety and digital wellbeing teaching and learning initiative trusted by schools across Australia.

To celebrate the launch of the Cyber Safety Project’s learning resources mapped to the Western Australian Curriculum, Solutions IT is thrilled to partner with Trent and his team to deliver an insightful and resource FULL webinar for W.A school leaders and educators.

Level up your understanding of the latest digital trends for how young people are accessing technology to connect and play online. As the team unpack the 2021 Cyber Safety Project Digital Habits Survey, you will gain insights for how young Australian’s truly experience the online world. In response, they’ll share six fundamental teaching strategies to empower students at your school to self-manage their own digital safety and wellbeing.

Throughout the Cyber Savvy Educator & Proactive Teacher Strategies webinar, you will;

• Uncover the latest digital habits of young Australians.

• Deep dive into the most popular social networking and gaming platforms for connected kids.

• Explore key values for a strong foundation of digital safety and wellbeing.

• Learn the fundamentals to leading cyber safety education in your school.

• Walk away with six proactive teaching strategies to help every students at your school become safer digital citizens when independently navigating the online world.

• Discover the Cyber Safety Project Curriculum Framework and resource portal packed with videos, lesson guides and teaching materials designed by Australian educators for Australian schools

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Back to School with Apple

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Learning with iPad: Back to School Series

Apple have released their first Apple Education professional development opportunities for 2021 – Learning with iPad Back to School Sessions.

Conveniently scheduled for educators to attend before school returns on 20 & 21 January, you can choose from a collection of seven exciting workshops where you can discover fun iPad apps, lesson ideas, technical setup tips for your classroom and free learning materials designed to unleash creativity in the classroom.

So get ready for the next school year and register today!

 

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EduDay 2021 – Setting Up For Success

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EduDay 2021
Wednesday, 20th January 2021 | 10:30AM – 3:30PM (AEDT)
Kickstart your year with Microsoft Australia. As the 2021 school year begins, this EduDay will provide an opportunity for K-12 teachers to explore new ideas and resources for empowering their students’ learning and improving teacher productivity. Set up your teaching year with success and sign up for one, some or many sessions where you will learn from classroom teachers and Microsoft specialists on how you can make the most of the educational technologies you already have access to. Register now for the free virtual sessions!

Register Here

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Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts | Webinar Series, Session 4 (Final)

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Join us as we explore how these MIE Experts are using Microsoft tools to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms.

  • Will Horwood (Penrhos College) – Forms and Quizzes
  • Mirela Ionascu (Lathlain Primary School) – Windows App Smash (Photos, Videos, Whiteboard)
  • Kane Mclachlan (John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School) – Why we moved to OneNote and how we supported staff during the transition

 

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Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts | Webinar Series, Session 2

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Join us as we explore how these MIE Experts are using Microsoft tools to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms.

  • Michael Chiera (Sacred Heart College) Forms and Self-Marking Quizzes in Microsoft
  • Petra Trinke (Hampton Senior High School) Inclusive Classroom Basics – Immersive Reader and Dictation tools;
  • Rob Dodds (Christ Church Grammar) Moving from “Print it” to “Publish it”; presenting understanding in different ways with Microsoft tools.

Please find recording to the 2nd MIEE webinar below:

https://youtu.be/Mi4U8OI6ctU

 

Please find Michael Cheira’s PPT below

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How Microsoft and Google Measure Up in the Classroom

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Learn how Microsoft and Google compare in six areas where they are working to support schools in improving student outcomes.

Both companies endorse the development of STEM skills, provide tools and training for teachers, offer affordable pricing, and work to ensure student privacy and security. See how Microsoft takes school technology solutions one step further and learn how Microsoft Education is a good fit for your school.

This eBook will enable you to get a quick glance at the benefits both companies provide through their products and then help you to evaluate the best tools for your school’s needs.

 

View: How Microsoft and Google Measure Up in the Classroom