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WAB Learns

Student EdTech: Essentials

A guide to the most common questions and tools for students

Laptop and Software Requirements

Laptop minimum specifications
WAB has a BYOD program in Grades 6-12. All students 6-12 are required to bring their own high quality Apple laptop to school every day. Providing this laptop is the responsibility of the family. If you plan to purchase a new laptop, the minimum specifications recommended for school is in the link above.

Essential Downloads

Microsoft Teams
Add your personal and section calendar
OneDrive
Cloud storage for all Microsoft products.
OneNote
The essential Notebook tool for your classes.

Media

Microsoft Stream
Meeting recordings on Teams are automatically uploaded here. Teachers can upload teaching videos, all EdTech PD videos available here.
Vidigami
For high-quality photos taken at school events by the Communications team.
Tiger Tube
School-based video hosting and sharing.

Other Core Tools

PowerSchool
Student information, attendance, and
gradebook
Schools Buddy
Use Schools Buddy to keep track of your after-school activities.
MyTime
Use this to sign up for Day 9 activities, manage your learning goals and more.
Library Catalog
Our school library catalog. Login using your WAB username and password.

Tech Help, Tips & Support

iHelpDesk - getting Tech support
The WAB tech team are super lovely and ready to help. They have desks in ES, MS and HS - drop in and see them. You can submit tickets in two ways. use the form linked above or email helpdesk@wab.edu

EdTech and Library Team

WS: Kevin Crouch

Head of Tech & IT

ES: Douglas Taylor

ES: Joshua Brinn

MS: Nadine Bailey

HS: Keri-Lee Beasley