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Digitising Content: Android Phone + Google Photos + 20x students handwriting

Digitising Content: Android Phone + Google Photos + 20x students handwriting

Ingredients

• Teacher setting up standard session as Session Creator
• 20x pieces of student handwriting (A4)

Equipment

• Android phone (Internet connected)
  • Google Photo's account running on phone
• PC / Laptop (Internet connected)
  • Access to Google Photos

Recipe

1. Digitising the Handwriting (Using Android Phone)

1. Set Up a Well-Lit Area
   1. Ensure the children’s handwriting is clear and free from shadows.
2. Open the Camera App
   1. Use your Android phone’s camera.
3. Photograph Each Piece
   1. Take a photo of each child’s handwriting (you’ll have 20 items)
   2. Make sure the paper is flat and the writing is in focus.
4. Check Quality
   1. Review each photo to ensure the text is readable and the image is not blurry.

2. Uploading to Google Photos

1. Open Google Photos App
   1. Launch the Google Photos app on your Android phone.
2. Upload Photos
   1. The app may automatically back up your photos. If not, tap your profile icon → Photos settings → Back up & sync and enable it.
   2. Select the 20 handwriting photos and confirm they are uploaded.
3. Check Upload Completion
   1. Go to the Google Photos library to ensure all images are present.

3. Downloading Photos to Your PC

1. Open Google Photos on Your PC
   1. Go to photos.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
2. Select Photos
   1. Locate the 20 handwriting images.
   2. Select all 20 photos (use Shift or Ctrl to select multiple).
3. Download the Photos
   1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) and choose Download.
   2. The photos may be downloaded as a .zip file. Extract them to a folder on your PC.

4. Uploading to RM Compare

1. Open RM Compare on Your PC:
   1. Log in to your RM Compare account as the Session Creator.
2. Create or Open a Session:
   1. Start a new session or open an existing one where you want to add the items.
3. Add Items:
   1. Click Add Items or the equivalent upload button.
   2. Select all 20 images from your folder and upload them.

5. Quality Assurance (QA) and Item Naming

1. Review Items for Quality and Content:
   1. Check for Inappropriate Content:
      1. Carefully review each uploaded item to ensure it does not contain any inappropriate content.
   2. Check for PII (Personally Identifiable Information):
      1. Ensure that no items contain sensitive data such as full names, addresses, or other personal information that should not be shared.
2. Check Item Orientation:
   1. Use the Rotate Feature:
      1. If any item is upside down or sideways, use the “Rotate Items” feature in RM Compare to correct the orientation for easier viewing and assessment.
3. Rename Items Using RM Compare’s New Feature:
   1. Before the session runs:
      1. Use the “Change Item Name” functionality to rename each item directly within RM Compare.
      2. Choose clear, consistent names for each piece (e.g., Child1_Handwriting1, Child2_Handwriting1).
      3. This ensures accurate reporting and data extraction.
   2. Correct Item Naming is part of your QA process.
4. Confirm QA Completion for Each Item:
   1. After you have completed all checks for an item, use the QA functionality to confirm that QA is complete.
   2. Click the relevant QA button for each item to record and audit that it has been checked.
   3. This is essential before running the session, as items cannot be removed or added once the session starts.

6. Removing and Re-uploading Items

1. Remove an Item:
   1. In the session, select the item you wish to remove.
   2. Click Remove or Delete (follow on-screen prompts).
2. Re-upload an Item:
   1. Use the Add Items button again to upload the corrected or replacement image.
   2. Rename the new item directly in RM Compare using the “Change Item Name” feature.
   3. Repeat all QA checks (content, PII, orientation, naming) for the re-uploaded item.
   4. Confirm QA completion by clicking the QA button for the re-uploaded item.

7. Final Checks

1. Confirm All Items:
   1. Double-check that all 20 items are present and correctly named.
2. Confirm QA Completion:
   1. Ensure that the QA button has been used for every item, recording that all checks are complete.
3. Save Your Session:
   1. Ensure your session is saved before exiting.

Tips for Success

• Consistent Naming: Use clear, consistent names for each item to avoid confusion—now done directly in RM Compare before the session runs.
• Quality and Safety First: Always check for inappropriate content and PII before sharing or assessing.
• Correct Orientation: Use the rotate feature to ensure all handwriting is easy to read.
• QA Completion: Always confirm QA is complete for each item before running the session.