Video links for delivering the DCF

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Nov 062017
 
Video Title (linked) Description
j2e_Editing_Work How to edit pupil work in j2e5 to leave feedback.
j2e_Learning_Conversation How to view pupil work and leave feedback using a learning conversation.
j2e_QR_Code How to share a file in j2e and create a QR code that can be printed.
j2e5_Copy_and_Paste How to cut, copy and paste material in j2e5.
j2e5_Editing_Together How pupils can work on the same j2e5 file at the same time.  This example is between a PC and an iPad.
j2e5_Formatting_Text How to format text in j2e5.
j2e5_Formatting_Text_Boxes How to format text boxes in j2e5.
j2e5_Opening_and_Saving How to create, edit, re-edit and save j2e5 files.
j2e5_Saving_Collaborations How each pupil can save their own copy of a j2e5 file shared as a ‘collaborative document’.Â
j2e5_sharing_a_collaborative_file An example of a j2e5 collaboration between a PC and an iPad.
j2e5_tables Building simple tables and graphs in j2e5 files.
j2e5_Text_to_Speech Create talking documents with j2e5.
j2e5_Word_Banks Select from many word banks (lists in j2e) provided or build your own.
j2launch_Audio_Recorder Making simple recordings with the j2launch app for iPad.
j2launch_Logging_In Logging in using the j2launch app for iPad.
JIT_Mix_The_Basics Getting started with JITmix – ‘My first slideshow’.
JIT_Title_Bar_Recorder Make an audio recording to accompany a JIT file using the title bar recorder.  This uses an iPad, but can also be done on a PC with Adobe Flash installed.
JIT_Write_Background_and_Speech How to set the background for a JIT file.  Also how to set the language for the text-to-speech option.
JIT_Write_Word_Bank How to use the word banks (lists in j2e) in JIT.
JITWrite_The_Basics Getting started with JIT write.
O365_sharing_for_collaboration_in_OneDrive Pupils can work on an O365 document at the same time.  This video shows how to create, share and edit collaboratively.
O365_word_table Creating an O365 Word document shared in OneDrive with a teacher and inserting a simple table.
tellagami_upload This video focuses on uploading a tellagami video into My files in j2e.
Word_Online_Getting_Started How pupils create a folder in OneDrive shared with a teacher for feedback.  This is essential if you want to work effectively with pupils.
Yakit_Kids_Upload How to upload videos made with YakitKids to j2e My Files for evidence and feedback.
Word_Online_Justify Opening an O365 word online file in OneDrive.  Justifying text left, centre and right.
 Book_Creator_Tutorial  How to find the built-in tutorial in Book Creator.
 Book_Creator_Saving_video  How to upload videos made with Book Creator for iPad into j2e for evidence and feedback.
 Book_Creator_Saving_epubs  The epub source file for Book Creator can be saved in j2e.  The file can then be worked on from any iPad.  This is how.
 j2e5_Embedding_audio  How to embed an audio file into a j2e5 presentation.

Links to ERW Digital Course Material 2017/18

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Nov 062017
 

Course material is accessed via Hwb playlists:

  • DCF Strand 1: Citizenship (Primary) here
  • DCF Strand 1: Citizenship (Secondary) here
  • DCF Strand 2: Interacting and Collaborating: Primary here
  • DCF Strand 2: Interacting and Collaborating (KS3)
    Collaboration and Storing elements  here
  • DCF Strand 2: Interacting and Collaborating (KS3)
    Communication element here
  • DCF Strand 3:Producing (FP) here
  • DCF Strand 3:Producing (KS2) here
  • DCF Strand 4: Computational Thinking (KS2) here
  • DCF Strand 4: Databases (KS2) here
  • DCF Strand 4: Spreadsheets (KS2) here
  • DCF Strand 4: Develop the use of databases (KS3) here
  • An overview of the DCF and an introduction to Strand 1 – ‘Citizenship’ here
  • Primary Digital Competence Network here
  • WJEC Update September 2017 here
  • GCSE Computer Science here

 Key Hwb networks to join to support any of these courses are:

T19 – Data and Information Literacy

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Mar 132017
 

This course is being offered under the Powys Schools Support Menu to cover a key element of the Digital Competence Framework, Strand 4.

06-03-2017 12-22-51Phases:  Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2.

DCF Element(s):  Strand 4, Data and Information Literacy

Delivery: Two twilight sessions.

 

 

 

Course Content

Session 1 (90  mins):

Progression and resources for:

  • Graphing – Pictograms, charts
  • Database – Features, sorting, branching database (time permitting), card index database, searching

Additionally, key techniques (including in the use of Hwb) are clarified to make these ideas work pragmatically in the classroom, including:

  • Pre-computer activities that support quality thinking skills in younger pupils.
  • How pupils can use j2mix to show their understanding.
  • How to share pre-prepared worksheets and files with your class.
  • How to collaboratively assemble a database with your class.

Session 2 (90  mins)

  • Spreadsheets – progression, formulas.
  • How to set up and maintain Office 365 Groups to work with classes.
  • How to share pre-prepared spreadsheet files with pupils using Office 365 (and get the results back!)

The overall aim is to create a shared understanding of progression through this element and support the development of skills which are useful for both classroom and more general professional use.

Notes:

  • Please note that each session length is 90 minutes.
  • Staff should have an iPad and laptop for Session 1, and a laptop for Session 2.
  • Staff should have their Hwb login details.

Prior Knowledge/Preparation:

  • Classes should have been set up in j2e, with staff members part of their classes.  A post on this can be found here.
  • Reference will be made to the use of learning conversations in j2e.

Booking

Schools should have agreed training with a Challenge Advisor through Core Visit 1.

This course may be instantly booked on-line here.

Moderation 2017

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Jan 302017
 

Overview

The overall process remains the same from 2016, namely:

  1. Collect evidence files (mainly video) in your j2e folder.
  2. Share the files to make them available to others.
  3. Create a report document in O365 on the ERW site;
  4. Paste links from the ERW document to the supporting evidence files in j2e.

Step 1. Creating and Saving Video files

  1. The easiest way is to use an iPad and the free app j2launch. Simply click on the camera icon (top of screen) and record a video up to 15 minutes. A help video showing this is here. Once the video is recorded, it is automatically uploaded into the j2e My Files area. This may take a little time – the upload progress is displayed at the top of the screen in j2launch. The video will also get saved on the iPad, so remember to delete it from the photo library.
  2. Some people prefer to make longer recordings using the iPad camera app. This may then be edited if required, for example using iMovies.
  3. Very long videos can result in immense file sizes that would take a very long time to upload. We recommend the use of a video compression app to reduce the file size before uploading. A help page on this is here and a video showing how to do it is here.
  4. Videos recorded on an iPad or PC/laptop can be uploaded into j2e – the process is similar for both. A video showing how to upload files from a PC is here.

Step 2. Sharing the Video Files in j2e

  1. Sharing files in j2e can be done from an iPad or PC/laptop, but my recommendation is to do it from a PC/laptop, as it is easier to pick the menu options.
  2. Any file in your My Files area is private to you.       For someone else to be able to see it as supporting evidence, you need to give permission. This is done by ‘Sharing’, which is a process by which you give access to certain others if they have the internet address of the file. The first part of the help video here explains how to share files. It is recommended that files are shared with a password. This can be a simple password, and may be the same for all the evidence for your school. The password can then be pasted into the Report document for ease.

Step 3. Completing the Moderation Form

  1. It is strongly recommended that this is done using a PC/laptop.       Typing the forms will be easier and most importantly you will be switching between your j2e screen and Office 365 Word in order to copy and paste links. This is MUCH easier on a PC/laptop browser.
  2. The moderation forms are stored in a particular folder of the ERW site, using Word in Office 365. This means it is done online. First log in to Hwb, then click on this link to go directly to the ERW 2017 folder.
    • At this point, you may be asked to sign into Hwb using the usual Hwb login screen.
    • If you are asked to login using Office 365, enter your email details as hwbusername@hwbcymru.net.
  3. The help video file (as in Step 2) here explains how to create a document in the folder and copy the links for the j2e files into it. There are some simple differences between the files used in 2016 (as in the video) and the new files for 2017.       The main difference is that the links for the j2e video files can now be placed directly beside the narrative to which they refer.

 

Getting further help on Digital Powys

https://hwb.wales.gov.uk/networks/de39b6b3-7f23-41b0-8bab-2d160395cb3c

Help with the Process

Recording video and audio using j2e
https://www.j2e.com/0111/Mike+Isted/Training+Videos/Recording+using+j2e+on+iPad.mp4

Uploading files to j2e using a PC
https://www.j2e.com/0111/Mike+Isted/Training+Videos/Uploading+files+to+j2e+from+a+PC.mp4

Linking files to ERW Moderation reports
https://www.j2e.com/0111/Mike+Isted/Training+Videos/Linking+j2e+files+to+O365.mp4

Compressing video on an iPad
https://www.j2e.com/0111/Mike+Isted/Training+Videos/Compressing+video+on+iPads.mp4

The ERW site
http://erw.wales/
(follow the links to Powys)

Using you teacher account to ‘snapshot’ pupil work

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Nov 242016
 

A major use of j2e with iPads is to quickly take an image of pupil work, or ask a pupil to talk about their work (normally both!).  This is easily done with the j2launch app, as long as the pupil can log in reasonably quickly.  However, if that is not the case, for example with younger learners, the process can take too long or require too much support and the opportunity can be lost.

So I have been asked several times if it is possible to use a teacher account for this, perhaps saving work into folders for the pupils to be transferred at some later date.  Whilst we do want pupils to have all their files in one place and to learn to log in to Hwb themselves, I can suggest how this might be done most easily if needed.

Here’s what to do, in brief:

  1. Set up a regular folder for each of the pupils concerned in your own teacher my files area.
  2. Use j2launch on iPad to capture images and voice using your teacher account.  It is vital that pupils do not know your login details and that they are not left with unsupervised access to the device whilst it is logged in on your account.
  3. Drag the pupil files into the named folder you have prepared for them.
  4. Using the same process as for sharing a single file (‘i’, share, users…) share each folder with the named pupil.  Be sure to check the ‘save’ button in the dialogue to allow the pupils to take a copy.

So there are two great things here:

  1. The pupil always has access to the shared folder through their ‘shared files’ link.  So all their work will be within their my files or shared files.
  2. Subsequent files put into the folder in the teacher account will automatically appear in the shared folder in the pupil account.  This means the setup only has to happen once.

I have put the preparation of a fuller help file on my to do list, but do let me know if you have any questions.

Diolch,  Mike