Cymraeg

Suggested audience: learners, school staff, school digital champions, local authority Hwb administrators, regional education consortia Hwb administrators.

Just2easy (J2e) is an award winning software toolset designed for education.

In J2e you will find creativity tools, apps and games for Maths, English, Computing and cross curricular creative activities in a completely personalised learning experience.

All J2e documents have their own unique web address which means, as well as accessing them from any web browser, you can easily share them with teachers, learners, family and friends.


Hwb users have two options for accessing Just2easy:

Option 1:

  1. Navigate to https://hwb.gov.wales and log in with your Hwb username and password.
  2. Click on Just2easy.
  3. Select the J2e application you wish to use.

Option 2:

  1. Navigate to j2e.com.
  2. Click on the Hwb icon.
  3. Log in with your Hwb username and password.
  4. Select the J2e application you wish to use.

J2launch is the homepage for Just2easy, where you will find a series of tiles linking to the various J2e applications. Click on any one of the tiles to open the application.


By default, users will be listed with their first name and the initial from their surname.

The display name can be edited by a teacher to distinguish between users with the same name:

  1. Log in to Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the manage users tile.
  3. Click on the manage users tab (along the top).
  4. Click on the relevant user’s display name > you can then type your change.

Alternatively, a user can change their own display name:

  1. Log in to Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on your name (in the top right hand corner of the j2launch screen).
  3. Click my settings.
  4. Type your change in the display name box.
  5. Click on the white cross to close your settings.

j2launch is the J2e homepage, made up of a series of tiles linking to the various J2e applications. It is possible for you to add extra tiles, organise the tiles into folders and share either tiles or whole folders with groups of learners. These tiles can either be links to other websites (including Hwb playlists) or can be links to j2e5 files.


J2Create allows learners and teachers to easily create online content on ‘digital paper’. Text, images and videos can be added and work shared online.

J2Create can also be used to create surveys to gather and analyse data online. All work is saved online and be accessed from any device with a browser.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the J2Create tile.
  3. Select a font and text style using the options on the right hand side.
  4. Click anywhere on the page and type your work.
    • To change the font or text style after you have typed, highlight the text and use the options on the right hand side. You can also rotate the text using the drag to rotate arrows which appear when you highlight the text.

jit5 is designed for the youngest learners, providing 8 integrated tools that work across platforms. Learners can write, paint, create turtle programs, charts and pictograms, branching databases and animations and then mix them all together into a personal mix. Learners can also record audio to accompany their work.

All the work is saved into learners’ J2e my files area and can be seen by staff at the school, who can also use the learning conversation, which encourages learners to self-reflect and enables teachers to give instant feedback either by text or voice on a piece of work or a whole folder.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the jit5 tile.
  3. Select a template or picture as your background.
  4. Write is the default tool that you will be taken to. To switch tools, click on one of the options in the tabs at the top of the page.

j2code provides the tools, resources and lesson plans to introduce coding from Foundation Phase all the way to the top of Key Stage 2 and beyond.

All work can be completed in a web browser meaning that no special software is required. All learners’ work is saved to their J2e my files area for review by staff.

The following coding platforms are available in j2code:

  • jit – for KS1
  • Visual – for KS1-KS3
  • Logo – For KS1-KS3
  • Microbit – For KS1-KS3

You can also import work from Scratch.

j2code includes an emulator for the BBC Microbit, a handheld, programmable micro-computer that can be used to carry out simple creative coding experiments.

There are ‘getting started’ videos available from the main j2code menu which run through all of the j2code functionality.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2code tile.

j2message enables teachers and learners to message each other in real time. A notification is sent when a new message is available. Teachers may select either school, class, or individual users, to send a message. Pupils may message a teacher, and a teacher can choose to share that message with a class, if they wish. Messages can be deleted but will always be available to download for all teachers via the 'j2message' log button which can be found in the j2dashboard tile.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2message tile.
  3. Create a message by clicking on school, class, or user and write the message in the box provided. Then press the green send button (on the right hand side of the page).
  4. The message will automatically appear for the chosen user(s) if they have j2message open. If not, they will see a red notification of the number of messages waiting for them on the j2message tile.
  5. Teachers can choose to stop pupils replying to messages in a class by clicking off the “pupil chat” speech icon at the top right of the class message board.
  6. By default, pupil messages will not be seen by other pupils. However, if a teacher clicks on the padlock next to the speech icon at the top right of the class message board, this will change, so that pupils will immediately be able to see other pupils’ messages in that class.
  7. Reply to a message by clicking on the grey “reply button” next to a message
  8. Delete a message by clicking on the red cross next to a message
  9. Teachers can share a message by clicking on the blue “share” button next to a message, this will copy the message into the message box below, where a teacher can add their own comment if desired.

Audit

To view a file containing all messages for the school, click on the 'j2message log' audit button on the “j2dashboard” tile. This will download a csv file of all messages for the school, including any deleted messages. Note: messages cannot be edited, so this log will always contain everything.

J2homework allows learners to easily see tasks set by their teacher.

Learners

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2homework tile.
  3. If there is a task assigned to you, click the green arrow to show all of the homework instructions
  4. Click the green ‘go to homework’ button
  5. Complete the task.
  6. Return to the j2homework tile and click “Mark complete” so that your teacher knows you have completed the task.

Teacher tools

Assigning homework

  1. Click on the j2homework tile
  2. Click ‘Assign homework’
  3. Write a title for the activity and describe it.
  4. Add a URL to a web resource (optional)
  5. Select the class and date to complete the activity.
  6. Assign the homework.
  7. Teachers can see a ‘Completed by’ list of learner names when a learner marks the task as complete

j2vote enables learners to vote on any question set by their teacher or peers, using tablets, phones and laptops. There is no need for expensive single purpose hand held sets.

The learners' opinions are automatically charted giving a visual representation of the decisions the group have made, with the chart updating dynamically as votes are cast. j2vote can give a teacher a clear indication of the class’ understanding and identify any areas or subjects with which learners need extra help.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2vote tile.
  3. Create a survey by clicking on the green tick (on the right hand side of the page).
  4. Type a question into the your question here box.
  5. Type your first answer into the answer 1 When you finish typing, another box will appear underneath for you to add another answer. To indicate the correct answer, click on the circle to the right of that answer to select it. Alternatively you can select a different survey template by clicking on templates (on the left hand side).
  6. To add additional questions to your survey click on the green arrow (at the bottom of the page).

j2data provides a suite of database tools for all learners from Foundation Phase through to secondary school.

The Pictogram, Chart and Branch tools from jit are available alongside a full, online, database creation package.

As with j2code, the suite comes pre-loaded with lesson plans, teaching resources and sample databases for you to explore.

There are getting started videos available from the main j2data menu which demonstrate all of the j2data functionality.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2data tile.

j2whiteboard offers cloud software for your whiteboard. It enables you to present anything on your whiteboard including files, photos and J2e creations as well as giving you the tools to annotate in any way you want and share your whiteboard with your learners.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2whiteboard tile.

j2office is a cloud based word processor, spreadsheet and presentation package in J2e, specifically designed for schools.

The j2office apps are all compatible with Microsoft Office formats, so after a simple upload you can save and edit your existing documents easily.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2office tile.

j2blast is a games based learning package in J2e focused on spelling, times table and division.

j2blast encourages learners to practice maths and spelling while they do what comes naturally; play and compete against each other. As they progress through the levels, the questions automatically adjust to the learners’ ability so that they never find them too easy or too difficult.

Users can choose to practice or take part in a live game. If no other live players are waiting for a game, robots will join, so it always appears that there are multiple players. The scoreboard shows your place in the class, school and world.

Teachers can see detailed information about the achievements of their learners as well as which aspects they have found difficult.

As the users progress, they earn points which unlock new premium 'alien' characters. This makes learning fun and increases motivation.

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2blast tile.

j2write is a suite of teaching aids to assist you when using the literacy tools in J2e, such as jit, j2e5, j2spotlight, j2bloggy and j2webby.

There are lesson plans with detailed ideas on how you can use the tools across Years 1 to 6 as well as links to free literacy resources with further lesson ideas, which can be accessed by clicking on the resources tile. There is also a set of getting started videos.

You can view a list of the schools that have blogged in J2e in the last 7 days by clicking on top schools (at the top of the page). This will show you a list of the top 10 schools as well as a map of all schools in the country that have been blogging. To see what the schools have been blogging about, click on the school name, which will take you to their j2webby site.


j2measure has similar functionality to j2e5 in terms of adding text and images to a ‘digital paper’ however it also provides you with three measuring tools:

  • Ruler
  • Protractor
  • Compass

Getting started

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2measure tile.
  3. Draw a shape using one of the shape tools (to the right of your page) e.g. click add rectangle and then use your mouse to click on the page and drag your rectangle to the required size.
  4. Click on the purple measure tools icon from the top toolbar and select either a ruler, protractor or compass.
    • The ruler will appear on the page and can be dragged and dropped to your required location. It can also be rotated by clicking on the circular arrows in the centre of the ruler and moving your mouse.
    • The protractor will appear on the page and can be dragged and dropped to your required location. It can also be rotated by clicking on the circular arrows in the centre of the protractor and moving your mouse.
    • The compass will appear on the page and can be positioned using the arrows on one of the grey stems. To rotate the compass, click on the black circle at the bottom of one of the grey stems and move your mouse to create your circle.
  5. You can then use the text tool to type your measurements next to your shape by clicking on the required location and typing.
    • To change the font or text style after you have typed, highlight the text and use the options on the right hand side. You can also rotate the text using the drag to rotate arrows which appear when you highlight the text.

j2dashboard is the management tool in J2e, where you can manage settings, users and classes.


j2bloggy is the website creation tool in J2e, which schools can use to create a public facing website on the Wordpress platform.

A full guide to creating a public facing website using j2bloggy can be found on Hwb. There is also a Hwb Network with video guides for further support.

If you would like to use your own domain name for your j2bloggy site, you will need to update the settings in j2dashboard:

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2dashboard tile.
  3. Under using your own domain for j2bloggy, type your domain name.
  4. You will then need to update your DNS settings with those shown on the page.

j2webby allows the easy sharing of learners' work from any of the J2e tools to the wider world via a WordPress powered website.

Learners (or teachers) simply click on the j2webby icon in any of the tools and their work is sent to the school's j2webby site.

Work is not published until it has been approved by a member of staff using the moderation tile. Once the work is approved and published it can be shared with anyone in the world.

The link below explains how to blog using j2webby:

http://www.j2e.com/blogcentral/Admin/Technical+Guides/ 




The default language for the Just2Easy app is English, however you can change this to Welsh through the following steps:

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2Easy.
  2. Click on your profile in the top right hand corner Click My Profile
  3. Under Language Choose Cymraeg > Click the cross in the top right to close the pop-up.
  4. The app will then refresh and you will be presented with the interface in Welsh.

j2bloggy is the website creation tool in J2e, which schools can use to create a public facing website on the Wordpress platform.

A full guide to creating a public facing website using j2bloggy can be found on Hwb. There is also a Hwb Network with video guides for further support.

If you would like to use your own domain name for your j2bloggy site, you will need to update the settings in j2dashboard:

  1. Log into Hwb and navigate to Just2easy.
  2. Click on the j2dashboard tile.
  3. Under using your own domain for J2bloggy, type your domain name.
  4. You will then need to update your DNS settings with those shown on the page.

For further support please contact the Hwb Service Desk: Hwb@gov.wales | 03000 25 25 25.