{"id":1588,"date":"2021-05-10T12:39:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T12:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/connectedfalkirk\/?p=1588"},"modified":"2024-12-04T16:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T16:37:54","slug":"apple-classroom-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/connectedfalkirk\/2021\/05\/10\/apple-classroom-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Classroom Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple Classroom is a powerful app for iPad that helps you guide learning, share work, and manage student devices. Perfect for use in a 1:1 environment to support learning and teaching. This guide explores how to set up and use Apple Classroom on your Connected Falkirk Device.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><\/a> NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>There has recently been an update to Apple Classroom. If you are running version 3.4.1 the interface looks different but functionality is the same. Please see the short guide on the\u00a0updated version<\/a>\u00a0at the the end of this post! \u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><\/a><\/small><\/big><\/p>\n

Creating Your Class<\/h2>\n

Apple Classroom is linked to school, pupil and teacher information stored in Apple School Manager. This means it is easy, safe and quick to set up your class or classes. Follow the text steps below or watch the video to set up your class.<\/p>\n

Simple Steps to Create Your Class<\/h3>\n
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  1. Tap on the Apple Classroom app to open.<\/li>\n
  2. Tap on the blue ‘Create Class’ ribbon (if it’s your first time) or the big blue plus to create a new class.<\/li>\n
  3. In the ‘New Class’ menu give your class a name – be aware this will show on both your teacher device and the devices of the pupils.<\/li>\n
  4. Using the ‘Location’ tab, tap select. You will then be taken to a list of establishments, most Falkirk Council teachers will only see one establishment which is that in which they are based. This selection allows you access to add pupils ONLY from that establishment. Tap on the desired location.<\/li>\n
  5. Select an icon and colour scheme.<\/li>\n
  6. Tap done – this will automatically take you back to the main screen.<\/li>\n
  7. On the main screen tap on your newly created class to enter the classroom.<\/li>\n
  8. Tap the ‘Add’ button on the top right of the screen. Use the search function to find your pupils. Pupils will appear as ‘Firstname\u00a0Surname’<\/strong>\u00a0as they are in Apple School Manager (based off Seemis records, not ‘known as’ names), the pupil’s Managed Apple ID will show on the right hand side for you to check in the event of two pupils having the same name. Tap the pupil to select them. Once you’ve selected all pupils tap ‘Add’ in the top right hand corner of the pane.<\/li>\n
  9. If you have accidentally added a pupil, on the main screen tap and hold on their name to bring up the ‘Remove From Class’ option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A few things to note:<\/p>\n

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    • You can continue to add or remove pupils on an ad hoc basis in the event of class changes.<\/li>\n
    • If your base establishment is wrong or not present email connectedfalkirk@falkirk.gov.uk<\/li>\n
    • You can do this in advance without pupils being present – all pupils will appear greyed and show as ‘offline’ until they are in physical proximity of your class.<\/li>\n
    • Remember to use the ‘End Class’ function after each lesson, both to minimise interference with other teachers using Apple Classroom with your students and to allow the app the chance to refresh.<\/li>\n
    • Apple Classroom works on physical proximity so when you start the class there may be a short period where pupil devices are being ‘authenticated’ by the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Pupil not showing in Apple Classroom?<\/h3>\n

      From time to time pupils may show as ‘offline’ despite being in the physical proximity. This can be for a number of reasons but there are quick steps you can take to get them showing again.<\/p>\n

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      Video Guide – Setting Up A Class<\/h3>\n
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