Workshop:

Supporting Profiling and Classroom Engagement with Just2easy’s J2Journal and Parent Portal

Join us for an engaging and interactive training session designed to help educators maximise the potential of Just2easy’s J2Journal and Parent Portal. This 50-minute session will provide a comprehensive overview of these powerful tools, demonstrating how they can support profiling in your class, enhance student engagement and streamline communication with parents.

Key Takeaways:
•  J2Journal: Learn how to create dynamic, multimedia-rich journals that encourage student creativity and reflection. The perfect tool to support the profiling requirements in your classroom.

•  Parent Portal: Discover how to effectively use the Parent Portal to keep parents informed and involved in their child’s learning journey

•  Best Practices: Share and discuss strategies for integrating these tools into your classroom routine

Whether you’re new to Just2easy or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of J2Journal and the Parent Portal.

Workshop:

Quick Wins for Using Just2easy to Support Literacy in the Primary Classroom

In this interactive training session, primary school teachers will explore practical and effective ways to integrate Just2easy (J2E) tools to enhance literacy teaching and learning. We’ll focus on “quick wins”—easy-to-implement strategies that can immediately boost student engagement and literacy outcomes.

Key takeaways:

• JIT Write for Early Writing Development:
  • Explore using JIT Write as a simple, intuitive tool for young learners to practice sentence construction and creative writing
  • Take advantage of the built-in word banks and image insertion to support vocabulary development and inspire storytelling
  • Encourage independent writing by using the audio recording feature, allowing students to add voice narration to their stories
• Spell Blast for Engaging Spelling Practice:
  • Spell Blast provides an interactive and fun way for students to practice spelling patterns and tricky words
  • Create customised spelling lists to align with current classroom themes or literacy targets, reinforcing phonics and vocabulary learning
  • Use the competitive game-based format to motivate students, track progress, and celebrate achievements with instant feedback and leader boards.
• J2E Resource Library for Literacy Enrichment:
  • Explore the vast J2E Resource Library for ready-made literacy resources, lesson ideas, and templates tailored to primary education.
  • Use digital storytelling templates, phonics games, and writing prompts to diversify literacy activities and cater to different learning styles.
  • Save time by adapting pre-made resources to fit specific lesson objectives and student needs, ensuring alignment with literacy goals.

This session will provide hands-on opportunities to explore these tools, share best practices, and discuss how they align with literacy goals in the Scottish primary curriculum.

By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical ideas and resources that they can take back to the classroom and use straight away. Whether you’re new to Just2easy or looking to expand your proficiency with the toolkit, this session will provide the quick wins you need to make a big impact on student literacy.