Accessing School From Home - Support for Parents & Carers
Introduction to HWB
How does Hwb help my child learn?
Hwb is a website (or online platform) that helps teachers teach and pupils learn. It has lots of free apps and software, virtual classrooms, and a massive bank of materials for use in the classroom or online with pupils.
How do teachers use Hwb to teach?
Teachers can set up virtual classrooms and use applications like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams to set questions and see all the answers. They can use Hwb tools and resources to make lessons and set work. Resources are available by age group across all subject areas.
How will my child use Hwb?
It’s on the web, so using almost any computer or tablet. Your child can visit hwb.gov.wales and click on resources to browse things of interest, but their school will have provided a username and password to log into Hwb, and instructions on where they will be setting work (Google Classroom, Teams, etc.). That way, work and information specific to your child will only be seen by them.
How does my child find Hwb and log on?
How do I find out what’s on Hwb?
You can take a look round Hwb at any time without a username or password. Why not start by looking at ‘Resources’, which shows the kind of examples that are available. To see the work set by the school you need to log in with your child.
How does my child log in?
Using a username and password given to them by the school.
What do I do if my child has a problem logging on or doesn’t have a password?
Learners will have usernames and passwords provided by their school. The username will end in @hwbcymru.net Contact your school initially if there’s a problem.
Accessing learning
How do I access my child's assigned tasks?
As with school normally, you need to ask your child to see their tasks and work. Through Hwb, your child has an individual log-on address, but parents do not have separate access. In Ysgol Dyffryn Aman tasks are set and marked by teachers using Google Classroom. A timetable is provided and should be followed as closely as possible.
Introduction into Google Classrooms
The videos below show how learners gain access to Google Classrooms and work within the digital environment:
How does my child send work back to a teacher?
In this section there are ‘how to guide’ to support parents/carers to help their children submit work and access feedback.
How can I access feedback?
Supporting learning
Where can I find additional activities for my child to do?
A wide range of resources is available to support distance learning. Here are links to materials available on Hwb, and useful external links:
Within the Continuation of Learning Strategy it is paramount that there is equity for all. Part of this equity is to ensure ALN learners have access to the relevant Hwb tools so they can engage in their learning through the different digital platforms. This section provides ‘how to guides’ on how parents/guardians can support children with ALN.
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Microsoft
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