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Digitising Content: iPhone + Apple 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

• iPhone (Internet connected)
  • Apple Photo's account running on phone
  • iCloud account running on Phone
• PC / Laptop (Internet connected)
  • Access to iCloud

Recipe

1. Digitising the Handwriting (Using iPhone)

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 Apple Photos (iCloud Photos)

1. Open the Photos App:
   1. Your photos will automatically be saved to your iPhone’s Photos app.
2. Enable iCloud Photos:
   1. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Photos.
   2. Turn on iCloud Photos to automatically upload your photos to the cloud.
3. Check Upload Completion:
   1. Open the Photos app and ensure all 20 images are present and synced (look for the cloud icon to confirm upload).

3. Downloading Photos to Your PC

1. Access Apple Photos on Your PC:
   1. Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
   2. Click on Photos.
2. Select Photos:
   1. Locate the 20 handwriting images.
   2. Select each photo (you may need to download them individually or in small batches, as bulk download options are limited).
3. Download the Photos:
   1. Click the Download button (cloud with arrow icon) for each selected photo.
   2. The photos will be saved to your PC’s Downloads folder. Move them to a dedicated folder for your RM Compare session.

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.