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I will preface this by saying that all of the schools that I work with are schools which operate with the Google Suite so the instructions and advice given here are with that in mind.
How do I prepare myself for the year digitally?
How do I prepare myself for the year digitally?
Google Chrome Extensions
Google Chrome Extensions
You can find Google Chrome extensions in the Chrome Web Store. These extensions can be added to the browser on individual Chromebooks or added by the school administrator. These are just some extensions which you wish to add to the class Chromebooks. Even better - these ones are free!
This is a Microsoft product which someone has adapted to work on Google Chrome. It is a MUST HAVE tool for learners who struggle with reading but is also a useful tool for fluent readers. You can select a piece of text on any site and make it easier to read in the following ways:
change the page background and colour
increase or decrease line and letter spacing
choose how much text shows at one time
translate the text into another language
change the font size and style
highlight different parts of speech
picture dictionary to explain unknown words
By default, DF Tube disables autoplay, hides the video recommendations sidebar as well as the related videos that appear at the end of videos. It also removes the grid of recommended videos that appear on your homepage. These settings are all configurable. It can also hide comments and disable playlists sitewide.
This is an extension you may wish to turn on when sharing YouTube videos with the class. When you load up YouTube, it will look like this rather than loading suggestions. This means you have to specifically look for a website.
This will stop the ads playing at the beginning and during YouTube videos. It will stop other ads too.
Canva for Education
Canva for Education
If you haven't already, you need to get yourself signed up with Canva! This is great for creating digital and printable products which look beautiful. It's an essential for your learners too.
The free account is perfectly fine for your learners but you'll probably get a bit frustrated at not being able to access all of the images and features. The good news is that Canva is free for teachers when you use your school email address!
To create a free account go to Canva for Education, click on the 'Get Verified' button for teachers and follow the steps. You will need a copy of your teacher registration.
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Set up the systems for the year which will help your learners to be positive and responsible digital citizens. This is something which you will need to keep referring back to over the course of the year. Keep good digital citizenship alove in the classroom.
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