eLearning at Hagley College

  Vivi is a wireless screen-sharing device that enables you to connect to the big screen and still move around the room with your laptop. In addition to a basic screen-sharing function, it is able to play video links directly, which generally allows them to load better and play at a higher quality. How to use the "Play Video" fuction of Vivi: Step 1:  Vivi is preinstalled on all school laptops, so search for it in the Windows search box:  Step 2: Select the screen you want to connect to and select "Join Room":  Step 3: Enter the room code (this will appear on the TV which you are trying to connect to) Step 4: Once connected, click "Play Video" open up the video playing menu Step 5: Copy the URL of the video you want to play. (NB Any video from YouTube, Vimeo, and certain news sites will work, but any streaming service requiring a log in will typically not). Step 6: Paste the link into the provided box. You can now play the video. If you are preparing for a...

 I have recently been looking into some different digital tools for allowing collaboration and the creation of mind-maps/brainstorms with classes. While there are a huge range of tools out there, each with their own pros and cons, here are the three that I like the most. All three can be used in your browser with no downloads (though Miro also has a free to download app version) Padlet The pros for Padlet are that it is simple and locked down. Teachers can establish the different columns that students are adding to and can even require approval for posting. It's good for when you are worried about students editing each other's writing or making silly/inappropriate posts. That same advantage is also its limitation. It can't really be used for creative linking of information, drawing or other creativity. A free Padlet account will allow you to have three boards at a time, but a completed board can easily be downloaded as an image or PDF for reference. Dotstorming Dotstorming ...