Doug Loader
Closing the ATAR gap with predictive analytics

How data can inform staff and influence student achievement.

Closing the ATAR gap with predictive analytics
Doug Loader
Western Australian School NAPLAN Performance ...

How did your school perform against the national NAPLAN average?

Western Australian School NAPLAN Performance 2011 - 2019
Apple Education
Doug Loader
iPad workshop: Resources and thoughts

This week I presented to about 30 parents, to help them and their children use an iPad for learning. We covered many topics including Apple IDs, Family Sharing and apps for learning.

iPad workshop: Resources and thoughts
education
Doug Loader
An iPad workshop to empower parents

This school holiday period I will be running an iPad workshop for parents. The 2 hour workshop will address issues surrounding better management of the iPad at home, and some techniques that can be used to promote positive learning outcomes while at school.

An iPad workshop to empower parents
Apple Education, education
Doug Loader
Confessions of an IT manager

It is clear that our students are moving into a workforce that is both unpredictable and precarious. With constant reminders that computers and automation will replace many professions in the future, it is recommended that we “teach differently”. Schools are being challenged to create young minds that are rich in interpersonal skills, ones that are creative, collaborative, and above all, resilient.

Confessions of an IT manager

DoE email

DoE email and iPad/iPhone

Adding a Microsoft Exchange Account Recently the Western Australian Department of Education transferred their email technology to new services. Your email address will have changed to *firstname.lastname*@education.wa.edu.au to reflect this. This brings a whole host of improvements but notably: all teachers will easily be able to access and manage their email accounts through their iPhone and iPads.

Set up instructions for email on iPhone/iPad:

  1. Open your Settings app
  2. In the left most column select Mail, Contacts, Calendars
  3. In the main window, at the very top click Add Account
  4. You will likely be using the Microsoft Exchange services. So tap Microsoft Exchange
  5. Simply enter your email address (*firstname.lastname*@education.wa.edu.au) and password, you can put anything you like in the description box.
  6. You may be asked "Cannot Verify Server Identity". Just click continue
  7. In the Server field just enter: mobilemail.det.wa.edu.au
  8. In the Domain field Central and Regional Office Staff must put: DET. School Staff can leave this field blank
  9. I would recommend turning on your Exchange calendar service. This is a great way to keep organised and synchronised.

Make sure that you have entered your password correctly and you should be good to go. Now head over to the Mail app to preview your email and the Calendar app to see your appointments.

Please be sure that you take appropriate measures to protect your account with a pass code lock on the device.

This guide is offered independently and has no association with the Department of Education. I cannot provide further technical support. Good Luck!