Activity 1 - Quick Discussion - Discuss protecting their laptop. Have you got a sleeve? Maybe ask your parents if you can purchase one - best online. How else can we protect our laptops?
Be careful with your bag - don't drop / throw / sit on your bag - don't leave your bag in the open when it might rain or be taken - use your locker.
Carry with two hands
No trailing wires when plugged
Don't use it standing up
Use your laptop on a solid surface - e.g., not a bed - will overheat as fans may be blocked
Activity 2 - Quick Discussion - How do we protect our laptops and information from others?
A strong password
Don't tell anyone else (except your parents) - not your friends
Don't leave your laptop logged in unattended
Activity 3 - Show this video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Bq25NM2zpiE?si=WfA6ERfSaWN3wqhJ (Hackers - Brute Force - 1 minute video)
Show why we need strong passwords. When you change your password, it must be:
- at least 8 characters
- be a mixture of Uppercase and Lowercase letters
- include a number or a symbol.
Teachers to discuss strong and weak passwords - and to never give your password out to others (only parents/caregivers) - not friends. You can also use this video or you yourself say the content of this video, to explain how to make harder-to-crack passwords:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Fta0wgVWYqg
You can use the link below to demonstrate different password strength levels (or ask the class for some weak and strong examples, but obviously not ones they are going to use!). You can get them to predict how many seconds a brute force attack would take to guess the password if their account were targeted.
Activity 4 - Thinking about a good password for you.
Give students a few minutes to quietly think about a password they will use next lesson (after tutor time).
Remind them:
Not too simple
They can remember
Doesn't take too long to type
Students let out 5 minutes early for lunch!
This is the lesson where students will get their password and log in for the first time. You will receive the initial passwords either at the start of Period 3 or earlier. There will be IT helpdesk support and a few other roaming staff to assist if issues arise. Please do not send multiple students to the helpdesk at once.
This lesson may be a little tight on time depending on how long activity 2 takes. Feel free to cut down the sending Mr Glover an email task to a simple email eg "Dear Mr Glover, This is the first email I have written at KGV. Kind regards, Bobby". It is really important that they log in to Gmail and accept the terms and conditions - they will not get any emails from the school until they do.
Activity 1 - Quick Discussion (Recap): Get the class to tell you what they covered in the previous lesson regarding laptop care and passwords (Period 2).
Warning for next section: Bring Your Own Devices are slightly different!
Differences for these students:
You will need to log in to the wifi using the password given to you - there is a sheet your teacher has for reference
When the wifi is connected, go to: https://pw.kgv.edu.hk to change your password
The wifi will disconnect
Reconnect the wifi with your new password you just made - using the sheet again
Activity 2 - Logging in for the first time: Distribute the initial passwords. Instruct students to turn on their laptops and enter the initial password provided. They will be prompted immediately to change their password. Remind them of the strong password rules:
At least 10 characters
At least 1 uppercase and 1 lowercase letter
At least 1 number and 1 symbol
Must NOT have their name or username in the password
Once they are logged in, have them write a secure password hint in their school planner—make sure they do not write down the actual password (e.g., "Who is my pet?").
Note that Bring Your Own Devices have a seperate sheet to follow too.
Activity 3 - Email Etiquette and Rules:
"Laptops Closed!": Practice the "Laptops closed!" routine. Explain that closing their screens quickly when asked shows respect to the teacher and the rest of the class.
Have students talk to their elbow partner for 60 seconds about the positives and negatives of using email.
Review school email rules: use for school purposes only, zero tolerance for cyberbullying, patience with teacher replies (allow 48 hours, no emails after 6 PM or on weekends), and no spamming or chain messages.
Use the "think, pair, share" exercises on the slides to discuss the differences between "Reply," "Reply All," and "Forward," as well as what constitutes an acceptable school email.
Activity 4 - Email Task:
Have students open Google Chrome and navigate to https://mail.google.com/ to log into their school email.
Task: Students must draft and send an email to Mr. Lewis Glover (Learning Technology Coordinator) stating a simple rule that will help them keep their laptop safe (e.g., "I will always hold it with two hands").
Remind them to use a clear, descriptive subject line and double-check they are emailing the correct "Lewis Glover".
Activity 5 - Laptop Personalization & Staying Safe:
Quick Discussion: What are the issues of students having identical possessions (like laptops or laptop cases)? Encourage students to speak to their parents about adding a sticker or label to their laptops so they are easily identifiable.
Remind them carefully not to cover up existing school stickers (name, product license, serial number), ventilation holes, the keys, or the screen.
Watch the "Staying Safe" video on the slideshow and briefly discuss online scams.
They should make sure their name is on the laptop bag/sleeve too.
Wrap-up & Packing Away:
Instruct students to pack their laptops away carefully. Ensure they don't close the lid with anything small inside and avoid putting other objects next to their laptop in the case to prevent dents and scratches.
Remind them to bring their laptops to school every single day and to charge them every night.
Note: If the computer ever asks for an Admin Password, advise them to ask their parents or visit the helpdesk. .
LAPTOP LESSON (TUESDAY PERIOD 1) - GOOGLE DRIVE AND GETTING ORGANISED
You have a bit of freedom in this lesson, but all students must be able to:
Open Gmail and Drive
Bookmark Gmail and Drive
Can create Google folders when they need to
Share a doc correctly - with someone directly - discuss 'anyone with link' means anyone could eventually see it
My suggestion / slides:
Welcome & Battery Check: Start by asking students how their battery is doing and if they remembered to charge their laptops last night.
Activity 1 - Knowing how to save your battery: If any student's battery doesn't look like it will last the whole school day, guide them to open their battery settings and choose "Best Power Efficiency".
Login Reminder: Remind them that the authorisation box might appear from time to time. Reiterate that their username is the first part of their email address, and they should use the new password they created yesterday. If they forget their password, remind them to check the hint they wrote down.
Activity 2 - Can you remember?: Briefly review the rules for sending an email to a teacher (then did this yesterday). Ask students to open Google Mail and send you a short email related to the subject you are currently teaching. Ensure they know how to search for and find your name.
Activity 3 - Bookmark Google Mail: Explain that they will open their email at least once a day, but it should remain closed during lessons unless a teacher gives permission. Walk them through the steps to show the bookmarks bar in Chrome and bookmark their current Gmail tab.
Activity 4 - Getting organised: Introduce Google Drive and explain that the school uses it alongside Toddle. Have students navigate to [https://drive.google.com/] and log in.
Activity 5 - Bookmark Google Drive: Have students repeat the previous steps to bookmark Google Drive to their Chrome bookmarks bar.
Activity 6 - Creating folders in Google Drive: Display the slide with the list of subjects (Art, Drama, Maths, Science, etc.) and ask if they are on their timetables. Instruct students to find the email from Mr Glover in their inbox that contains instructions for creating folders. Have them start creating folders for a few subjects now; they can finish the rest later.
Activity 7 - Making a Google Drive Docs, Slides or Sheets: Have students create a new Google Doc and write a short paragraph about a topic of your choice. Demonstrate how they can share the document with you. Crucial Note: Emphasise that sharing documents containing private information using the 'Anyone with link' setting is not allowed (common things are emails and telephone numbers) - discuss 'anyone with link' means anyone could eventually see it.
Wrap-up & Reflection: If time permits, ask the class to reflect on what they have learned this period. Do a final check on their battery levels. Remind them they will use their laptops again during Periods 4 and 5, and that they must lock their devices in their lockers during PE lessons (some have PE I believe)
LAPTOP LESSON (TUESDAY PERIOD 4) - Setting up and exploring Toddle / How to print
You have a bit less content in this lesson; all students must be able to do the following, but after this, you can teach your own subject. In period 5, they will revisit Toddle and complete some work in a Learning Experience, click resources, etc:
Log in to Toddle
Bookmark Toddle
Have a look at their timetable and explore the platform a little
My suggestion / slides:
Welcome & Battery Check: Start by asking students how their battery is doing. Help them plug in or switch to energy saver mode if their battery is running low.
Activity 1 - ESF Hub and Toddle Facts: Use the slides to explain that ESF Hub is the parent portal, while Toddle is where students will do their learning. Note that while this system is new to KGV, former KJS students have used it for a year and can help their classmates. Explain that Toddle will link to their Google Drive.
Activity 2 - Logging into Toddle: Have students open Google Chrome and navigate to web.toddleapp.com (or [https://www.toddleapp.com/](https://www.toddleapp.com/)). Instruct them to choose ‘Student Account’ and sign in with their school Google account.
Activity 3 - Exploring Toddle: Once logged in, have students go to their profile (top right) and connect their Google account. Walk them through the main features using the provided slides:
Dashboard: Show them where assignments, notifications, and upcoming events appear.
Timetable: Show them how to view both their live timetable (which reflects holidays and cancelled lessons) and their cyclical timetable.
Other Buttons: Briefly explain what Calendar, Progress Reports, Gradebook, and Lionel are used for.
Classes: Have them open a class and explore the left-hand menu. Reassure them that while classes might look empty now, content will grow as the year goes on.
Activity 4 - Bookmark Toddle: Have students repeat the steps they learned yesterday to bookmark the Toddle tab to their Chrome bookmarks bar so it is easily accessible.
Wrap-up & Reflection: If time permits, ask the class to reflect on what they have learned this period and have them write it in their MYP planner. Do a final battery check and remind them they will use their laptops again during Period 5.
This is the final laptop induction lesson. Students will delve deeper into Toddle to learn how to access specific courses, view resources, and complete and submit assignments. All students must be able to:
Log into Toddle independently.
Locate and open specific classes and class announcements.
Navigate a Course Plan to find Learning Experiences.
Complete an assignment (Google Doc) and use the "Done" button to submit it.
Know where to get help if their laptop has issues.
Have seen the KGV Devices Guidelines
My slides:
Welcome & Battery Check: Start by asking how their battery is doing. Remind them of the "Laptops closed! & Hands empty" rule when a teacher is talking to the class.
Activity 1 - Logging into Toddle: Challenge the class to log into Toddle without any instructions, as they did it before lunch. If they are stuck, remind them to use the bookmark they created or navigate to web.toddleapp.com and sign in with their Google account.
Activity 2 - Find the Laptop Induction Course: Have students locate the "Laptop Induction Course" and click on it. Show them how class announcements work by having them hover over the black area and read the announcement.
Activity 3 - Viewing Resources: Walk them through navigating to their tasks. Have them click on "Course Plan," then the "Flow" button, and finally click on the "Learning Experience".
Activity 4 - Completing the Task: Show them the task instructions set by the teacher. Instruct them to click the provided link to open the Google Doc (explain that it creates a copy just for them) and have them answer the questions in the provided boxes.
Activity 5 - Completing an Evaluation/Checklist: Explain that teachers will sometimes add self-evaluations, rubrics, or checklists to a task. For this specific task, direct them to click "+Add" and complete the attached checklist.
Activity 6 - Finishing Up: Crucial step—explain that just finishing the document isn't enough. To tell the teacher they are finished, they must click the "Done" button in Toddle.
What to do if things go wrong: Briefly go over what to do if they have laptop issues moving forward: Ask a teacher during lessons, go to the IT helpdesk (located on the ground floor of the New Block) for technical assistance, and ask their parents or the helpdesk if they ever need an admin password for installing software.
Wrap-up & Reflection: If time permits, ask the class to reflect on what they have learned this period and write it in their MYP planner. Give a final reminder to charge their laptop every single night and bring it to school every day. Let them out 5 minutes early for the end of the school day!