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Software used by Yr 9-12 in specialist IT and across all learning areas
Add the name of the software you are using to the relevant category below, if it doesn't seem to fit - add to 'Other' and include a brief description of the software. Word Access Excel
Productivity Applications
eg: word processors, spreadsheets, presentation, databases, project management
- Word
- Excel, Access
- Powerpoint, Presi
- Visio
- Project
- Outlook
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- EdCube (Digital Portfolios)
- Freemind
Media, Art and Design
eg: drawing, painting, layout, CAD, photo manipulation, video editing, animation, screen-capture
Animation
- Animation Shop (extensive at Yr 7,)
- Adobe Flash
Image Manipulation
- GIMP
- Paint Shop Pro
- Photoshop (general use, not indepth until Year 10)
Screen Capture/ELearning
- Captivate (preferred over Jing)
Web Design
- Expression Web, Dreamweaver (used in Multimedia)
Video Movie Maker Photostory 3 (7 to 10 Digital Folios) Memories on TV (Yr. 9 & 10 Multimedia & Digital Folios)
3D Blender
Other Comic Life Visio
Note: Adobe Suite
While the current version is Adobe CS4, many schools use Adobe CS3 still. This program is required for Multimedia VET and can also be used in Media.
Programming
eg: languages (php, python, VB), integrated development environment (IDE), text editors, compilers, frameworks
- VB6, VB.NET (yr 10 - 12)
- Gamemaker (junior classes and year 11 IT)
- Action Script and limited Javascript in Multimedia
- PHP
- Perl
- VBScript
- Javascript
- Python
Utilities and Accessories
eg: archiving software, anti-virus, system monitoring tools, disk imaging,
- PC tune up [vet IT]
- IE Cleanup
- Nero
- symantec
Admin & Infrastructure
eg: learning mgt systems, content mgt, document mgt, intranet, network monitoring, attendance, marking
- ID Attend
- Markbook [reports]
- Italc
- moodle [LMS]
- mahara [e portfolios]
Other
eg: Anything else that doesn't seem fit in the above categories
- server 2003
- windows XP
- Ubuntu
- SLES
