eBackpack is a cloud-based collaboration and file storage tool provided by NSW Public Schools to enable file sharing, online workspaces, and integration with Microsoft Office apps for teachers and students. Key features include secure personal storage, shared workspaces for classes, moderation and permission settings for files, and support for real-time collaboration using OneNote and Office web apps without requiring local software. Training resources and helpdesk support are provided to help students and teachers effectively use eBackpack.

1. eBackpack
Bring Collaboration to your classroom
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

2. Overview
Safe, Secure, the perfect place to begin students
online journey and to share sensitive documents
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

3. 2GB Staff
Secure storage
200MB students
Clear Notifications
File storage for
collaboration
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

4. Portal Linked for Easy Access
Quick link from the “My Learning Tools” tab and
it can be added to “My Essentials”
Stuff you should
know:
- No usernames or
passwords..single
sign on
- Students gain
access under BlogEd
in their portal
-GroupBuilder
provides for easy
sharing
More:
- Log a HelpDesk
call to get access
for your school
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

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6. One Click
No usernames or passwords
Auto Access
Accessible from any internet connected
computer
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
Portal Linked
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

7. Safe
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
Storage
- Online shared
workspace
Shared 21C workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Connect
Secure
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
Collaboration
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

8. Microsoft Integration
eBackpack works on the Microsoft Sharepoint
platform
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

9. Familiar
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
DER Links
Equity
Browser Based
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
Spreadsheets, Notes, Documents
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

10. Microsoft Integration
Browser based Apps
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

11. Microsoft Integration
Browser based Apps
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

12. Microsoft Integration
Share and collaborate!
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

13. Shared Workspaces
Create a space for your school, class or subject
area within this safe and secure space
Stuff you should
know:
- Add files, links,
announcements and
more
- Create a file library
for your class,
subject area or
school
- Add Media to
enhance and
customise
More:
- Group Builder
makes adding
members easy!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

14. Customisable web experience
Real world
exposure
Class site
Announcements, links, more
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
File Repository
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

15. Shared Workspaces
Students and teachers can contribute to shared
workspaces as editors, contributors or owners
Stuff you should
know:
- You can set up your
workspace so that
all uploads are
moderated by the
teacher, to
encourage editing
and reflection
- Collaboration and
creation in a secure
space…nurturing
digital citizens
More:
- Teachers need
to be provisioned
through AMU by
their Principal
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

16. Shared Workspaces
Updates, Links, Files, Collaboration
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

17. Shared Workspaces
Updates, Links, Files, Collaboration
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

18. Shared Workspaces
Moderation / Editing / File Management
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

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20. Shared Workspaces
Highly Customizable for learning
Stuff you should
know:
- Collaborate in real
time using the
browser version of
Microsoft Office
(Students do not
need the software
on their home
machine)
- Use OneNote Live
Sharing across
eBackpack
More:
- Compatible with
Excel, Word,
OneNote
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

21. Feedback in real time
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
Formative Assessment
Announcements, links, more
File Repository
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

22. OneNote Live-Sharing
Collaborate on the same OneNote file with your
class
Stuff you should
know:
- Ensure the
OneNote file is
located in a library
where ‘Approval
Required” is
unchecked
- eBackpack brings
back OneNote LiveSharing
More:
- Make sure you
deselect “Approval
required” to enable
Live Sharing!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

23. OneNote Live-Sharing
Collaborate on the same OneNote file with your
class
Stuff you should
know:
- Ensure the
OneNote file is
located in a library
where ‘Approval
Required” is
unchecked
- eBackpack brings
back OneNote LiveSharing
More:
- Make sure you
deselect “Approval
required” to enable
Live Sharing!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

24. Connect, share and collaborate
Real time feedback
Add power with a projector
Collaborative Class Notes
Student empowerment and
engagement
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

25. Storage
In addition eBackpack can provide temporary
secure storage
Stuff you should
know:
- Storing sensitive
documents is an
ideal use of this
secure storage space
- Files can be shared
with other staff
members in a
shared workspace,
ideal for policies,
parent letters and
more
More:
-2GB for Staff
- 100MB students
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

26. Student Access
A similar experience!
Stuff you should
know:
- Easy to follow
videos to introduce
and upskill
- FAQs
-PDF handouts to
inspire and lead
teachers and
students of varying
ability levels
More:
- Log a HelpDesk
call to get access
for your school
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

27. Student Access
A similar experience!
Stuff you should
know:
- Easy to follow
videos to introduce
and upskill
- FAQs
-PDF handouts to
inspire and lead
teachers and
students of varying
ability levels
More:
- Log a HelpDesk
call to get access
for your school
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

28. Support Resources
Full support from the ICT Service Desk is backed
up by a comprehensive support site
Stuff you should
know:
- Easy to follow
videos to introduce
and upskill
- FAQs
-PDF handouts to
inspire and lead
teachers and
students of varying
ability levels
More:
- Log a HelpDesk
call to get access
for your school
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

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30. Service Desk Support
Telephone Guidance
Dedicated Support Site
Videos, handouts and more
Sustained Experience
PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW
Stuff you should
know:
- Online personal file
storage
- Online shared
workspace
- Secure DEC
environment
accessed via the
Portal
Support
Available:
- ICT Service Desk
- Online Vids and
Guides
WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

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