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Apps for learning on a mobile device

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The following help desk article refers to downloading and installing Apps to use on a tablet or smartphone. For help and advice with downloading and installing applications for computers please click here.

Introduction

The school uses other software applications to teach students aside from Microsoft Office some of which can be downloaded for free however some do require purchasing. Please see below for more details.

Free Software

The following applications can be downloaded for free. 

Trimble Sketchup

Formally Google SketchUp, this is a software application which is used by the Design Technology faculty to teach students 3D Design using a computer. It is used for a wide range of drawing applications such as civil and mechanical engineering, architectural and interior design.

SketchUp has in recent years shifted to an online service through a web browser (you can make a free account to use with some limitations). There is currently not an App available to download for mobile devices but you can use the web version on your tablet by clicking here.

Python

Python is an advanced computer programming language that is used by the ICT faculty to teach students computer programming. Python is currently not officially supported on mobile devices but you can find some third party options here:

Android

Python options for Android

Apple iOS

Pythonista for Apple iOS

AppShed

AppShed is a online website resource which is used by the ICT faculty to help teach students app development. No installation is necessary and works on all platforms through a web browser.

To visit AppShed please click here.

WordPress

WordPress is a online platform that is used by the ICT faculty to help teach students website development. No installation is necessary and works on all platforms through a web browser.

To visit WordPress please click here.

GIMP

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free open source image editor which is an alternative program to Adobe Photoshop. You can download a copy of GIMP for your mobile devices for free from the following:

Android

XGIMP for Android

Apple iOS

GIMP for Apple iOS

Paid for Software

Several programs that are used in the school to teach require either a one off fee or subscription to use (some of which may be purchased at a reduced cost as a student). It is possible to access some of the App equivalents for your mobile device, please see below for more information.

Ableton

Ableton is a digital audio workstation application program which the Music faculty use to teach students how to make music using a computer. It is available for both Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS. You can learn more about Ableton by clicking here.

Cubase

Cubase is a digital audio workstation application program which the Music faculty use to teach students how to make music and MIDI recording, arranging and editing. It is available for both Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS. You can learn more about Cubase by clicking here.

Serato

Serato is a vinyl emulation application program that is used by DJ’s to play and record music. It is used by the Music faculty and is available for both Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS. You can learn more about Serato by clicking here.

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How Yondr Works

Frequently Asked Questions

We want our students to be engaged in their learning. A child at high school should not really have a reason to contact a parent during the day; however, if there is a genuine reason e.g. they have forgotten their packed lunch, a phone call can be made home from the school office. If a parent needs to contact their child in an emergency, they should contact the school office. If you need to contact your child during the school day, contact the main office on 01942 883796.

In case of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first, following our school emergency procedures.

 

Students are in possession of their phone - in their Yondr pouch - for the entire school day. We will advise students to store the pouch safely in their school bag or blazer pockets.

If a student damages their Pouch or is caught on their phone, we will confiscate the phone and issue a sanction which is likely to be a suspension.

Note: Damage consists of any signs that the physical integrity of the pouch has been compromised, whether intentional or unintentional, as determined by the school or Yondr staff.

Damaged pouches will be charged to parents at a cost of £20.

They will be searched and wanded with a handheld scanner by a member of SLT. If they are found to have their phone on their person they will be expected to place it in their pouch. Refusal will be met with suspension.

If a student forgets their Pouch, their phone will be confiscated.

As per our previous mobile phone policy;

  • Confiscated phones will be taken to reception where the phone will be secured in the school safe.
  • Parents will be alerted to the phone confiscation via the school office.

Parents will have the option to collect the phone at the end of the day. If parents do not collect the phone, the phone will remain in school until the end of the week or until the student has their pouch.

In Yondr’s experience, this almost never happens. All students funnel past the unlocking stations at the exits, they want their phones back and don’t forget to unlock their pouches. If they do arrive home with a phone in a pouch, they can either come back to school to unlock it, or have a phone free evening!

The unlocking process is quick and takes under a second per student. 

As a privilege, Year 11 will be able to unlock their phones as they go off site at lunchtime; however, they will be expected to put their phones back into their pouches when they return to school for period 5.

Yes. There is an adapted version of the pouch which uses a Velcro fastener instead of a magnetic lock. This means the student still follows the policy, but the adapted pouch gives them easy access to their phone when required. If the student abuses this, they will face a sanction. We are already aware of these students.

Your Office 365 account username is your school network account username followed by @flhs.wigan.sch.uk 
The password is the same password that you use in school to access computers.