Using Xbox or PlayStation to access remote learning

An alternative method of accessing remote learning during times of lockdown

(modified from hwb.gov.wales guidance)

XBOX

1. Go into My Games and Apps
2. Find Microsoft Edge and select
3. Type in: SCHOOL – INSERT URL CHILDREN NEED TO USE TO ACCESS YOUR REMOTE LEARNING PLATFORM, e.g.
   • co.uk (for Google Classroom)
   • office.com (for Microsoft 365 and Teams)
   • com (for Purple Mash)
   • com (for logging in via RM Unify)
4. Log in with your username and password
5. You can then access your work and complete your assignments

If you have a keyboard and mouse, you can connect these to USB ports on the Xbox to make moving around the screen and typing easier.

Playstation

1. Press the PlayStation logo on the controller
2. Go to the Library and find options for games and applications
3. Go into applications and you will find the Internet Browser
4. Type in: SCHOOL – INSERT URL CHILDREN NEED TO USE TO ACCESS YOUR REMOTE LEARNING PLATFORM, e.g.
   • co.uk (for Google Classroom)
   • office.com (for Microsoft 365 and Teams)
   • com (for Purple Mash)
   • com (for logging in via RM Unify)
5. Log in with your username and password
6. You can then access your work and complete your assignments

If you have a keyboard and mouse, you can connect these to the Play Station to make moving around the screen and typing easier. PlayStation supports a keyboard and mouse connected via USB, wireless with USB dongle and Bluetooth. A video explaining the setup can be watched here (includes video game footage)