Classroom Setup and Device Configurations

In this configuration, the teacher has two or more screens: one controlling device and one or more additional screens connected to it. For example, a laptop for controlling the lesson and a second monitor or a large screen attached to it directly by HDMI cable. This setup allows the teacher to view instructional content and control the student display content directly from one device while the students only see display content on the other screen. The direct connection between the devices makes this the fastest method for lesson delivery.

Recommended Hardware & Software Specifications:

• Computer Type: desktop or laptop
• Operating System: Windows 10 & 11 or Mac OS X
• Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox
• Second Screen: interactive whiteboard, projector, monitor

Recommended Teacher Profile Settings: 

• Use Student View:  On
• Use Follow Feature:  Off

Instructions:

• Before the lesson, make sure the controlling device settings are set to extend the display onto the second screen so that different content can be displayed on each screen. In Windows, this setting can be found in "Display" under "Multiple Displays." On a Mac, the setting can be found in "Displays" under "Use As" for the appropriate device.
• Teacher should begin the lesson with only the teacher being able to view the content of the lesson on the control screen.
• Use the Student View pop-up window to display student content. If the setting is turned on in the teacher profile, the pop-up will initiate when the Right Arrow button on the Slide Controller is clicked to display the first slide.
• Teacher should move the Student View window to their second screen, which will be the student-facing screen. On an extended display, the window can be dragged off the control display (to the right, by default) and should show up on the second display. It can then be made full-screen.
  

   Note

  In the event the Student View window does not "pop up," teacher may need to enable the functionality in their browser. In Chrome, pop-up windows may be blocked by default; check the top right of the screen to see if there is an alert. If pop-ups are enabled and the window is still not working, see the troubleshooting article.

• If using a clicker, teacher should ensure it is functional by progressing through a slide, then back to the previous slide, via clicker. If this does not work, please refer to your clicker's technical support to ensure it is active and functioning. Please note, your "active" window on your device (the one you most recently interacted with) must be the teacher-facing primary browser window for the clicker to work, since it's the window that controls slide movement. The Student View Window is a passive view of the slide shown on the teacher screen in the Slide Controller.
• Slides (all products) and lesson content choices (SS1, SS2) will display in the Slide Controller next to the teacher instructions and can be progressed by teacher via mouse click, Right/Left Arrow keys, or a clicker.
• When all the slides for a step have been displayed, teacher must use the mouse (even if they are using a clicker) to click "Next Step" to progress to the next set of content before it will display for students.

In this configuration, the teacher has a primary device (typically a laptop or desktop computer) and a second device (possibly connected to an interactive whiteboard) that operates independently from the primary device and has internet connection and a web browser. The Follow Feature is designed to be used in this setup, as it allows for an independent device to display student-facing content via the internet. The teacher will need to set up the display device using a code. They can then use the primary device to run the lesson and view instructional content.

Recommended Hardware & Software Specifications for Both Devices

• Computer Type: desktop, laptop, or tablet (Chromebook, iPad, Android)
• Operating System: Windows 10 & 11, Mac OS X, Apple iOS (tablet), ChromeOS, Android
• Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

Recommended Teacher Profile Settings: 

• Use Student View: Off
• Use Follow Feature: On
• Follow Teacher Name: The name students call you (e.g.,  Ms. Smith)
• Follow Teacher Pin: A six-digit pin of your choice (e.g.,  122333)

Instructions for Primary, Teacher-Facing Device:

• Teacher should select the class and lesson to be taught. The Follow Code will be visible on the Class Level Overview page.
• Teacher should now configure the second device (refer to the instructions below).
• Teacher should begin the lesson on the primary control device. Students should not be able to see this display.
• If configured properly, the slide showing the system name and current level should appear on the second, student-facing screen. If not, click the refresh button in the FOLLOW CONTROLLER region at the bottom of the primary screen. This will attempt to send a refresh to the second device screen.
• If using a clicker, teacher should ensure it is functional by progressing through a slide, then back to the previous slide, via clicker. If this does not work, please refer to your clicker's technical support to ensure it is active and functioning. Please note, your "active" window on your device (the one you most recently interacted with) must be the teacher-facing primary browser window for the clicker to work, since it's the window that controls slide movement. The Follow Feature window is a passive view of the slide shown on the teacher screen in the Slide Controller.
• Slides (all products) and lesson content choices (SS1, SS2) will display in the Slide Controller next to the teacher instructions and can be progressed by teacher via mouse click, Right/Left Arrow keys, or a clicker.
• When all the slides for a step have been displayed, the teacher must use the mouse (even if they are using a clicker) to click "Next Step" to progress to the next set of content before it will display for students.

Instructions for Secondary, Student-Facing Device:

• On the device that will be displaying content to students, teacher should navigate to https://digital.winsorlearning.com/follow

   Caution

  You should not sign in to your Sonday System Digital account on this second device. Doing so will log you out of the primary device, as your account is only allowed to be signed in on one device at a time.

• Via either QR code, bookmark, copying from an email or message, or typing in the code, teacher should enter the Follow Code for this class into the prompt field. Clicking "Next" will display the student selection screen.
• On the student selection screen, select "For Teachers" in the bottom right corner (all the way down in the footer). This will display a new field for the teacher to enter their PIN (create or check your PIN in the teacher profile settings).
• Enter the PIN and click "Next." The Imagine Learning logo will display as a placeholder until the lesson begins.
• The display device is now ready to display lesson content. Return to the Primary Device Instructions above for the next steps.

In this configuration, the teacher has a primary device and students either have their own devices or a set of shared devices. The Follow Feature is used to display student-facing content on the student devices while the teacher runs the lesson from the primary device. The teacher will need to help students access the Follow Feature display window using either the QR code or a typed code.

Recommended Hardware & Software Specifications for All Devices

• Computer Type: desktop, laptop, or tablet (Chromebook, iPad, Android)
• Operating System: Windows 10 & 11, Mac OS X, Apple iOS (tablet), ChromeOS, Android
• Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

Recommended Teacher Profile Settings: 

• Use Student View: Off
• Use Follow Feature: On
• Follow Teacher Name: The name students call you (e.g.,  Ms. Smith)
• Follow Teacher Pin: A six digit pin of your choice (e.g.,  122333)

Instructions for Primary, Teacher-Facing Device:

• Teacher should select the class and lesson to be taught. The Follow Code and QR code will be visible on the Class Level Overview page.
• Confirm all student devices have been configured to follow along with the lesson (refer to the Student Instructions below).
• Teacher should begin the lesson on the primary control device. Students should not be able to see this display.
• If configured properly, the slide showing the system name and current level should appear on the second, student-facing screen. If not, click the refresh button in the FOLLOW CONTROLLER region at the bottom of the primary screen. This will attempt to send a refresh to the second device screen. Any students who do not see updated screens should start over on their device and attempt to reconnect. On your primary device, you can click the refresh icon repeatedly until all students see the slide on their device.
  

   Note

  Some school networks do not allow student devices to hit unknown websites and/or use Web socket technology. If this is the case, please consult with your IT director and/or our Customer Support staff to confirm if this is the source of issues you may be having.

• If using a clicker, teacher should ensure it is functional by progressing through a slide, then back to the previous slide, via clicker. If this does not work, please refer to your clicker's technical support to ensure it is active and functioning. Please note, your "active" window on your device (the one you most recently interacted with) must be the teacher-facing primary browser window for the clicker to work, since it's the window that controls slide movement. The Follow Feature window is a passive view of the slide shown on the teacher screen in the Slide Controller.
• Slides (all products) and lesson content choices (SS1, SS2) will display in the Slide Controller next to the teacher instructions and can be progressed by teacher via mouse click, Right/Left Arrow keys, or a clicker.
• When all the slides for a step have been displayed, the teacher must use the mouse (even if they are using a clicker) to click "Next Step" to progress to the next set of content before it will display for students.

Instructions for Student Devices

• If student devices have cameras and can utilize QR codes, student can scan the code directly from the primary device screen, or the teacher can print a copy of the QR code in advance using the print icon in the Follow Feature box.
• If the student devices do not have a camera or QR capabilities, they will need to navigate to  https://digital.winsorlearning.com/follow and enter the text code for the class. This can be done by copying it from an email, bookmarking it, or typing in the code.
  

   Note

  Students do not have "accounts" in Sonday System Digital, so they do not need to log in individually. The Follow Code will be the same for all students in the class, regardless of how many devices are being used to access it.

• Once the code is entered, the next screen will display the names of all students in the class (as set up by the teachers). Each student should select their name, then wait for further instruction.
• If the product being taught has Readers, the student may see a "What would you like to do?" screen with the choices of "Follow a Lesson" or "Read a Book." Instruct them to select "Follow a Lesson" and then wait for you to begin instruction.
• The student devices are now ready to display the lesson content. Return to the Primary Device Instructions above for the next steps.

In this configuration, the teacher only has one device and both the instructional information and the student-facing content will need to be displayed on this one screen. For example, a small group setting where the teacher only has a single laptop, or a classroom setting where the teacher can only project an exact copy of their screen to the class. This setup is not ideal for using Sonday System Digital because it requires the teacher to alternate between displaying content and hiding it from students. For example, when students are spelling from teacher dictation, the students must not see the teacher's screen because it will display the words being dictated.

Recommended Hardware & Software Specifications:

• Computer Type: desktop, laptop, or tablet (Chromebook, iPad, Android)
• Operating System: Windows 10 & 11, Mac OS X, Apple iOS (tablet), ChromeOS, Android
• Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

Recommended Teacher Profile Settings: 

• Use Student View: Off
• Use Follow Feature: Off

Instructions:

• Teacher should begin the lesson with only the teacher being able to view the content of the lesson.
• When slides need to be presented, teacher allows students to view their screen.
• Slides (all products) and lesson content choices (SS1, SS2) will display in the Slide Controller next to the teacher instructions and can be progressed by teacher via mouse click, Right/Left Arrow keys, or a clicker.
• If using a clicker, teacher should ensure it is functional by progressing through a slide, then back to the start slide, via clicker.
• When dictating for spelling (Steps 2, 4, and parts of 5), teacher must not allow students to view their screen.