Software for students

Internet browser

Internet browsers include:

• Microsoft Edge (default Windows browser)
• Safari (default MacOS browser)
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox

Different websites can work better with different browsers.

Please be aware that some students may experience issues with accessing some websites due to proxy settings. Students can go to the Student Tech Hub if experiencing issues.

Microsoft Office 2016

All Queensland state school students from Prep–Year 12 can download multiple free copies of the Microsoft Office 2016 Suite to their personal home and mobile computer.

Students will need to use their Managed Internet Service (MIS) login, school email account and password. http://education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/whats-happening/office2016.html. Alternatively, this link is also available at https://students.learningplace.eq.edu.au.

Year 7-12 students need to install Microsoft Office 2016 on their BYOx laptop.

Students must uninstall this software from all of their devices once they are no longer enrolled in a Queensland state school.

Graphmatica (Mathematics) 

Website: http://www.graphmatica.com/ 

This free program is to be installed on Year 7-12 student BYOx laptops for use in Mathematics subjects.

Security Software

Security software suite with anti-virus and anti-malware is required to be installed on student laptops e.g. Nortons by Symantec, AVG, McAfee, Trend Micro, Avira

NOTE: Security software may impact on the ability to connect student BYOx laptops to the state-wide Department of Education wireless network. Students need to be able to turn off security software if required (local administrator permissions), else parents\carers (with username and passwords) will need to come with the student to the Student Tech Hub in the Middle Senior Library to connect the laptop (8 am recommended). Microsoft Family and Qustodio (MacOS) do not allow students to connect their BYOx laptops and should not be installed.

Wheelers ePlatform (eBooks)

Students can download and install the app to read eBooks using Wheelers ePlatform. For more information students can see https://qedu.sharepoint.com/sites/2409/Student/MS/Library/

Adobe Creative Cloud

The current Department of Education enterprise agreement has now expired. Information for 2020 arrangements will be provided once it is available.

Need Assistance?

 Please contact the Head of Department, eLearning on (07) 3552 7348 or email sisbe2@eq.edu.au.