Players and Plug-ins

What do I need on my computer to use these resources?

Many of the resources that you find on NGfL Cymru have come directly from teachers, who have used software packages that are available to them in their schools. Hence, you will find on the site a variety of different file formats, some of which may not be familiar to you.

The majority of documents, spreadsheets and presentations are produced using Microsoft® products. If you have difficulty opening any of these file types then please contact us.

Here is a listing of other types of files that are found in the Virtual Teachers' Centre on NGfL Cymru:

Company: ADOBE
File types: pdf

Company: CRICK SOFTWARE
File types: clkx; clk

Macromedia Flash player

Macromedia Authorware / Shockwave

Company: PROMETHEAN
File types: flp; qos

You must open your flipchart from within the viewer. To do this, start the viewer software and click on the AV icon as shown. Then locate and open your flipchart.

Company: SMART TECH
File types: nbk, nbx, notebook

Company: SOFTEASE
File types: t2; te
Please download the demo version and install it on your machine to view Textease files.

Which browser can I use?
The majority of the site can be viewed using any internet browser. The only 'plugins' required are listed here. Click on the images to obtain these free programs. Follow the on-screen instructions for installation.